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Algeria's
national carrier, Air Algérie, is stepping
up its investment in professional aviation training through its
dedicated subsidiary, the Algerian National Aeronautical
Academy (ANAA). In an announcement made on 23 July 2026,
the academy confirmed the opening of registrations for a new specialised… read more
Nigeria's
regional aviation landscape continues to gather fresh momentum, and one
of the country's rising carriers is once again at the centre of the
action. Cally Air, the airline owned by
Cross River State and operated under the Air Operator Certificate of
Aero Contractors, has strengthened its fleet with the additio… read more
Belgium's
national carrier, Brussels Airlines, is
preparing for a busy second half of 2026, with several passenger-focused
upgrades set to shape its service offering into next year. The airline
will begin rolling out high-speed Wi-Fi on
the first aircraft in its fleet, reopen its fully renovated lounge… read more
Tanzania
is pressing ahead with one of the most ambitious tourism growth targets
on the continent, and the country's leadership is confident the numbers
will speak for themselves by year-end. Speaking at the ongoing
2026 National and International Nane Nane
Exhibition in Dodoma, Minister for Natural Resources and
Tou… read more
A
quiet but significant development in West African aviation is unfolding
in Dakar, one that speaks directly to the growing appetite for premium
air travel across the continent. On Tuesday, 4 August 2026,
Senegal's National Civil Aviation and Meteorology Agency
(ANACIM) convened a working session with representatives
… read more
Central
Africa has a new aviation success story worth telling.
Chad has more than doubled its implementation of
international civil aviation security standards,
following years of steady regulatory reform, and now sits above the
global average according to a fresh audit by the International Civil
Aviation Organizatio… read more
South
Africa is preparing to take a defining step in modernising how visitors
enter the country. On Wednesday, 12 August
2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially launch
the country's new Electronic Travel Authorisation
(ETA) system at OR Tambo International Airport in
Johannesburg. The move re… read more
A
high-stakes funding debate is unfolding in Nigeria's aviation sector,
one that could shape the future of safety oversight in Africa's largest
passenger market. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
(NCAA) has formally called on the House of
Representatives Committee on Aviation to restore its original allocation
fro… read more
International visitors
heading to Southern Africa are set to enjoy a much wider choice of
seamless travel options, following the expansion of the long-standing
partnership between Emirates and South African Airways
(SAA). The enhanced codeshare arrangement, which has now
received regulatory approval, will make it signi… read more
Angola
is taking a fresh and practical approach to unlocking the potential of
its domestic tourism market. Starting Thursday, 6 August 2026, the
country's Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR)
officially launched the first phase of a new installment
payment programme for tourism services, designed to make
tra… read more
Air Algérie Launches New Ground Handling Training to Strengthen North African Aviation Talent
Cally Air Expands Fleet with Second Bombardier CRJ1000 to Boost Nigerian Regional Skies
Brussels Airlines Freezes Long-Haul Growth for 2027, Bets on Wi-Fi and Cabin Overhaul
Tanzania Eyes Seven Million Visitors in 2026 as New Airstrips Unlock Southern Parks
Senegal's Sam Airways Moves to Add Falcon 8X Business Jet in Bold Premium Aviation Push
Chad Beats Global Average on Aviation Security Standards Following Sweeping Reforms
South Africa to Launch Digital ETA at OR Tambo on 12 August in Landmark Border Reform
Nigeria's NCAA Fights to Reclaim 65% Ticket Charge Share to Safeguard Aviation Safety
Emirates and SAA Expand Codeshare, Unlocking Easier Access to Southern Africa's Top Destinations
Angola Rolls Out Installment Payment Plan to Boost Domestic Tourism Bookings
