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A
fascinating pattern is emerging in the skies between Africa and the
United Kingdom, and it raises pressing questions for the continent's
aviation and tourism industries. With Air
Zimbabwe officially returning to London
Gatwick (LGW) from 22 July 2026 after a 14-year absence,
the airport's roster of… read more
Africa's
aviation landscape has just witnessed a remarkable comeback.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
(LOS) in Lagos has officially reclaimed its place among
the continent's ten busiest airports, and it has done so with a growth
performance that has outpaced every other major hub in Africa. For
Nigeria, and in… read more
Intra-African aviation has taken
another meaningful stride forward as Air Côte
d'Ivoire officially restores its long-awaited service
between Abidjan and Johannesburg via Lagos.
The reinstated route, which commenced on 14 July 2026 with a
twice-weekly frequency, marks a major comeback for the Ivorian fl… read more
The
way travellers pay for flights is entering a new digital era, and
Emirates has just taken a bold step into
the future. The Dubai-based carrier has officially rolled out
Crypto.com Pay as a checkout option on its
website and mobile application, giving qualifying customers a fresh way
to settle the… read more
South
Africa's leading low-cost carrier is once again reinforcing its
position at the top of the country's domestic aviation market.
FlySafair has taken delivery of a new
Boeing 737-800, expanding its entirely
Boeing-powered fleet to 41 aircraft. The
move underscores the Johannesburg… read more
Nigeria's domestic aviation
sector is once again under the spotlight, as NG
Eagle has announced the temporary suspension of its
commercial flight operations. The Lagos-based carrier's decision to
pause services underlines the mounting operational and financial
pressures facing several of the country's domestic operator… read more
The
African aviation landscape is entering a transformative phase, with
Etihad Airways intensifying its commitment
to the continent through a series of high-profile partnership agreements
signed during the month of July. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has
formalised cooperation deals with three prominent African operators… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector has received another significant boost, with the
Federal Government approving a landmark ₦46
billion for the full rehabilitation of both the primary
and secondary runways at the Mallam Aminu Kano
International Airport. The announcement signals a strong
commitment to modernis… read more
The
Nigerian aviation sector faces the prospect of serious operational
turbulence in the coming days, as two of the country's most influential
aviation labour unions have issued a fresh seven-day
ultimatum to defaulting airline operators to settle
outstanding 5% Ticket Sales Charges (TSC).
Failure to… read more
A significant new bridge is
being built between Africa and the Indian Ocean. The
Maldives and
Ethiopia have officially signed a bilateral
air services agreement that establishes
the regulatory framework for scheduled passenger and cargo services
between the two countries, opening the… read more
Why African Airlines Keep Crowding London Gatwick While Bigger UK Markets Stay Untapped
Lagos Airport Roars Back into Africa's Top 10 with Continent's Fastest Growth Rate
Air Côte d'Ivoire Reconnects West and Southern Africa with New Abidjan–Lagos–Johannesburg Route
Emirates Goes Crypto: UAE Flyers Can Now Book Flights Using Crypto.com Pay
FlySafair Grows All-Boeing Fleet to 41 Aircraft as Ownership Questions Await Resolution
NG Eagle Grounds Domestic Operations Amid Regulator Debts and Fleet Legal Dispute
Etihad Deepens African Footprint With Strategic Airline Alliances and Six New Routes
Nigeria Commits ₦46 Billion to Overhaul Runways at Kano's Mallam Aminu International Airport
Nigerian Aviation Unions Threaten Industry-Wide Picketing Over Unpaid 5% Ticket Sales Charges
Maldives and Ethiopia Sign Air Services Deal Opening Door to Direct Ethiopian Airlines Flights
