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EgyptAir
is preparing to operate its recently delivered Airbus A350 on a
European route for the first time this week, signalling the gradual
expansion of the modern aircraft beyond initial regional services. This
deployment marks an important milestone in the carrier's fleet
modernisation programme and holds significan… read more
Safari
operators and self-drive enthusiasts planning expeditions to the
northern reaches of Kruger National Park
should take note of a revised timeline affecting a critical river
crossing. The anticipated reopening of the Letaba
High-Level Bridge has been postponed by several days,
with engineers now… read more
The
island nation of Cabo Verde is poised to
strengthen its aviation connectivity with a significant development that
carries meaningful implications for African travel professionals. The
country's national carrier has announced firm intentions to restore
scheduled passenger services to the United States, ending a prol… read more
While
escalating conflict in the Middle East
continues to send shockwaves through international energy markets,
aviation professionals across Southern Africa can take measured comfort
in the region's current fuel security position. Despite unprecedented
disruptions affecting global jet fuel supply chains, airports thro… read more
Chapman's
Peak Drive, widely regarded as one of the most
breathtaking coastal roads on the African continent, will experience
intermittent closures throughout the remainder of March
2026 as engineers conduct critical safety evaluations.
For tourism professionals organising itineraries that include this… read more
The
Kenyan aviation industry has received a powerful boost following a
landmark regulatory decision that will significantly expand the
country's operational capacity in the skies. The Kenya
Civil Aviation Authority has granted air service licences to 38 aviation
operators, a move that reinforces Nairobi's position as a… read more
A
prominent Nigerian carrier has taken a decisive step towards
international expansion by gaining admission into one of aviation's most
important financial networks. United Nigeria Airlines now
holds membership in the International Air Transport Association
Clearing House, a development that positions the airline
to … read more
Angola's
national carrier is preparing to restore direct flights to Côte
d'Ivoire, marking a significant milestone in African
aviation and regional trade connectivity. The route, dormant since 2005,
will once again link Luanda with Abidjan, the bustling commercial hub
of francophone West Africa. This development carrie… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's national carrier is actively pursuing
new narrowbody aircraft as it prepares to
dramatically expand its footprint across the African continent and
beyond. Air Congo has identified the Boeing
B737-8 as a leading candidate to address its urgent
capacity requirements, … read more
The
Nigerian aviation sector has welcomed a new participant following the
official certification of Enugu Air by the
country's civil aviation regulator. The carrier has now received full
approval to commence scheduled commercial flights, marking an important
development for regional connectivity in West Africa's larges… read more
EgyptAir Deploys New A350 Aircraft on European Routes for the First Time
Kruger's Letaba Bridge Reopening Pushed Back as Rainfall Hampers Repair Crews
Cabo Verde Airlines Prepares Historic Transatlantic Comeback With US Route Revival
Southern Africa's Aviation Fuel Supplies Remain Secure Amid Global Energy Turmoil
Cape Town's Celebrated Chapman's Peak Route Faces March Closures for Safety Work
Kenya Aviation Sector Surges as Regulator Approves 38 New Air Service Licences
United Nigeria Airlines Secures IATA Clearing House Membership Ahead of Global Push
TAAG Angola Airlines Revives Abidjan Connection After Two Decades
Air Congo Eyes Boeing 737-8 Fleet to Fuel Ambitious African Expansion
New Nigerian Carrier Enugu Air Secures Licence to Launch Scheduled Services
