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Zambia
has been confirmed as the host country for AviaDev Africa
2027, the continent's only dedicated air service
development conference, in a landmark announcement that places the
Southern African nation firmly at the centre of Africa's evolving
aviation conversation. The decision, made in partnership with
Z… read more
What
was scheduled as a routine fleet expansion ceremony in Lagos quickly
transformed into a moving celebration of Nigerian heritage, culture and
national pride. United Nigeria Airlines
unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG
aircraft, naming them in honour of two of Anambra State's
most disting… read more
Nigeria's largest
carrier, Air Peace, has scored a major
diplomatic and commercial victory with the approval from Brazil's
National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled passenger,
cargo and mail services to the South American giant. The clearance,
contained in ANAC Ordinance No.
19.449/2026… read more
West
African aviation is set to receive a significant boost as
Emirates prepares to expand its operations
in Ghana with the launch of four additional weekly
flights between Dubai and Accra starting 12
July 2026. The new frequencies will complement the
Dubai-based carrier's existing d… read more
Ghana's Africa
World Airlines Limited (AWA) is preparing to take a
significant leap forward in its operational capability, with ambitious
plans to expand and upgauge its fleet to as many as ten
Embraer E190 regional jets within the next 18 to 24
months. This forward-looking strategy was revealed by the… read more
The UAE's national carrier,
Etihad Airways, has officially relaunched a
series of seasonal non-stop services from its Abu Dhabi
(AUH) hub, with two of these routes carrying significant
weight for the African travel trade. The airline's renewed commitment to
African leisure destinations signals fresh op… read more
Air Transat, the celebrated Canadian leisure carrier widely
recognised for its multiple Skytrax World's Best Leisure
Airline awards, has officially launched two brand-new
non-stop services connecting Montreal to the African continent for the
2026 summer season. This strategic move is a powerful indicator of
Africa's ri… read more
Africa's
regional aviation map is set for a significant reshaping as
Air Peace, West Africa's leading airline and Nigeria's
foremost carrier, prepares to launch scheduled services
linking Lagos with four strategic capitals across the continent. From
1 August 2026, the airline will begin
operations to… read more
Air
Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) is preparing for one of its most
ambitious growth phases yet, with a sweeping 2026/27
strategic expansion plan that signals serious intent to
position the carrier as a major continental player. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, the announcement opens fresh
prospec… read more
Holidaymakers heading to
South Africa's east coast have fresh reason to keep Durban
firmly on their winter itinerary, as the latest water
quality assessments confirm that the city's celebrated coastline remains
overwhelmingly open for swimming. The eThekwini Municipality's most
recent monitoring report, released on 18 … read more
Zambia to Host AviaDev Africa 2027 as Airlift Zambia Initiative Targets Bold New Route Map
United Nigeria Airlines Honours Achebe and Obi of Onitsha on Two New Boeing 737-800NGs
Air Peace Secures Brazil Approval, Slashing Nigeria-South America Travel to Just 7 Hours
Emirates Boosts Accra–Dubai Link with Four New Weekly Flights from 12 July
Africa World Airlines Charts Bold Fleet Expansion with Embraer E190 Jets to Power Regional Growth
Etihad Airways Boosts African Connectivity with Renewed Zanzibar Services from Abu Dhabi
AirTransat new routes into Africa
Air Tanzania Targets 47 Destinations and TZS 1.09 Trillion Revenue in Bold 2026/27 Expansion
Durban Beaches Stay Open for Winter Visitors as 21 Sites Pass Latest Water Quality Tests
