Flights
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On
Wednesday, an Arik Air Boeing 737-700 aircraft operating a domestic
flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt was forced to divert to Benin City
due to a technical incident involving the aircraft’s left engine. The
flight, registered as 5N-MJF and operating as Flight W3 740, experienced
a loud bang from the left engine while descend… read more
South
Africa’s aviation sector is witnessing significant fleet developments
as two key players, Global Aviation and FlySafair, make notable
additions to their aircraft rosters. These expansions reflect distinct
strategies aimed at addressing the rising demand for domestic and
regional air travel while keeping operati… read more
United Nigeria Airlines is set to
mark a significant milestone in its growth trajectory by introducing its
first widebody aircraft operation in July 2026. The Nigerian carrier
will deploy an Airbus A330 leased from
Turkish airline Air Anka Airlines Inc under
a wet-lease agreement. This strategic… read more
Proflight Zambia, the country’s
leading domestic airline, is set to enhance regional connectivity with
the introduction of new direct flights to Mansa, Ndola, and Solwezi,
commencing in early March 2026. This expanded schedule aims to support
growing travel demand within Zambia and improve seamless connections to
key busin… read more
South
Africa’s aviation landscape is set for a significant shift as
Harith General Partners, a leading
infrastructure investor, has entered into an agreement to acquire full
ownership of FlySafair, the country’s
largest low-cost airline. This move marks a major milestone in Harith’s
strategy to expan… read more
In
a significant move to strengthen its regional aviation footprint,
Enugu Air, the Nigerian state-backed
carrier, has taken delivery of a new Embraer
E190 aircraft, which arrived in Lagos on February 8,
2026. This addition marks a key milestone in the airline’s ongoing fleet
expansion strategy, aime… read more
Air
Algérie has confirmed the addition of another Airbus
A330-900neo to its order book, bringing the airline’s
total commitment to nine of these modern wide-body aircraft. According
to Airbus’s January 2026 monthly orders update, this latest acquisition
underscores Air Algérie’s ongoing strategy to modernize and stream… read more
Congratulations
to Airlink on the successful inauguration of its new direct flight
service between Johannesburg and Nacala, Mozambique. This development
represents a significant milestone for the Nacala
Corridor, enhancing connectivity and fostering economic
growth across Southern Africa.
Nacala, Mozambiqu… read more
Angola’s
aviation sector is undergoing a transformative shift as Luanda’s new Dr
António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) nears the
completion of its transition phase. By March 1,
2026, this modern facility will fully replace the aging 4
de Fevereiro International Airport, marking a pivotal milestone for
… read more
In a recent
exchange between Cabo Verde Airlines and TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola,
strategic discussions have been initiated to deepen operational and
commercial collaboration, signaling promising developments for air
connectivity in the region. The talks took place during a courtesy visit
by a TAAG board delegation to Praia, hi… read more
Arik Air Flight Diverts to Benin City Following Engine Incident; All Passengers Safe
South African Airlines Expand Fleets Amid Growing Domestic Demand
United Nigeria Airlines to Launch First Widebody Operation with Wet-Leased Airbus A330 from Air Anka
Proflight Zambia Expands Domestic Network with New Flights to Mansa, Ndola, and Solwezi Starting Mar
Harith General Partners to Acquire FlySafair, Strengthening South Africa’s Aviation Sector
Nigeria’s Enugu Air Accelerates Fleet Growth with New Embraer E190 Arrival
Air Algérie Expands Long-Haul Fleet with Ninth Airbus A330neo
Airlink’s Johannesburg–Nacala Route Marks a Major Boost for Regional Connectivity and Trade
Luanda’s Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport Revolutionizes Angola’s Aviation Landscape
Revival Talks for Direct Flights Between Cabo Verde and Angola Signal New Transatlantic Opportunity
