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Uganda
Airlines is actively considering the retirement of its four Bombardier
CRJ-900 regional jets, a move driven by persistent maintenance
difficulties and the escalating costs of keeping these aircraft
operational. This development was publicly confirmed by the airline’s
CEO, Jenifer Bamuturaki, during a parliamentary … read more
In
a strategic move to bolster its regional connectivity,
Air Mauritius is acquiring a nine-year-old
ATR72-600 aircraft, currently stored in Toulouse and
formerly operated by TAP Express, the regional subsidiary of TAP Air
Portugal. This aircraft, owned by Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), will
join the airline’s growin… read more
Dr.
Kingsley Ononogbu, newly appointed Chairman of Nigeria’s National Park
Service (NPS), is championing a transformative vision to elevate the
country’s national parks into vibrant hubs of tourism, health, and
education. Speaking recently in Umuahia, he urged Nigerians to
consciously integrate leisure time into their annual routines, … read more
Virgin Atlantic is responding
to rising demand by extending its popular seasonal daily service between
London Heathrow and Cape
Town International Airport (CPT) for an additional month
in 2026. Traditionally operating from mid-October through late March,
the airline will now keep this vital rout… read more
Luanda
recently emerged as more than just a host city for the 2nd UN Tourism
& ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport—it became
the epicenter of a candid and urgent dialogue about Africa’s aviation
future. The resounding message was clear: Africa’s tourism potential
cannot be fully realised without fixing air conn… read more
After
a challenging period marked by operational disruptions,
Air Senegal has announced the return to
normal service on several vital routes, a development that brings
welcome relief to West African aviation and the broader travel
ecosystem. The airline confirmed that flights on the
Paris, Casablanca, Bamako-… read more
Uganda Airlines is
strengthening regional connectivity by offering three weekly direct
flights from Entebbe to Zanzibar, opening up exciting opportunities for
African tourism professionals to promote one of East Africa’s most
coveted beach destinations. This reliable air link not only enhances
travel convenience but also … read more
From 9 December 2025,
South African Airways (SAA) will introduce a direct flight service
connecting Cape Town with the idyllic
island of Mauritius, marking a significant
enhancement in regional air connectivity. Operating three times weekly
on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, this new route is perfe… read more
Kenya’s
private airline Advantage Air is set to enhance its regional presence
with the imminent addition of a Bombardier CRJ200 to its fleet. This
strategic move reflects the carrier’s ongoing commitment to expanding
its operational capabilities and meeting the rising demand for efficient
air travel within East Africa.… read more
The
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) has taken decisive action by banning the entire
fleet of Tunisair Express from operating
within European Union airspace, effective immediately. This regulatory
move directly impacts the Tunisian regional carrier, a subsidiary of the
national airline Tu… read more
Uganda Airlines Plans to Phase Out CRJ-900 Jets Amid Maintenance Challenges and Fleet Renewal
Air Mauritius Strengthens Regional Fleet with ATR72-600 Addition Amid Leadership Return
Nigeria’s National Parks Poised for Revival as Chairman Calls for Leisure Culture Shift
Virgin Atlantic Extends Cape Town-London Flights into April 2026, Boosting Easter Season Capacity
Luanda Conference Sparks New Momentum for Africa’s Aviation and Tourism Integration
Air Senegal Restores Key Routes, Signaling Recovery and Renewed Regional Connectivity
South African Airways Opens Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Route, Unlocking New Leisure Travel Opportuni
Advantage Air Boosts Kenyan Regional Connectivity with New CRJ200 Jet
EASA Grounds Tunisair Express ATR Fleet, Forcing Temporary Leasing to Sustain EU Routes
