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A
landmark agreement has brought closure to one of the most prolonged
legal battles in Nigerian aviation history.
After twenty years of courtroom confrontations and commercial
uncertainty, the federal government and the private operator of a major
Lagos airport terminal have reached a comprehensive settlement. This
b… read more
In
a move that could reshape the aviation landscape across West Africa and
beyond, Nigeria has given approval for the establishment
of a specialised aircraft leasing company. This newly
created entity is designed to assist domestic carriers in securing the
aircraft they need to grow their operations, meet rising passen… read more
Ghana
has taken a decisive step towards reinforcing its aviation credentials
with the official launch of construction works for a new interconnecting
concourse at Accra International Airport.
President John Dramani Mahama presided over
the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, 27 April 20… read more
The
Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar
has secured substantial international financing that promises to reshape
how travellers and goods move across the country. A comprehensive
initiative targeting railways, ports, inland waterways, and regional
airports is poised to address longstanding infrastructure challenge… read more
The
African aviation industry finds itself at a critical juncture as
mounting pressure builds to address a staggering financial hemorrhage.
Each year, an estimated \$2.5 billion flows out of the
continent to foreign aircraft maintenance providers,
representing a significant drain on resources that could otherwise
str… read more
Authorities
in Uganda have issued a stern warning to
tour and travel companies found operating beyond their licensed
mandates, specifically targeting businesses that have ventured into
labour recruitment and overseas employment services. The directive
demands immediate cessation of such activities, with regulators
th… read more
The
ongoing disruption to global oil and refined fuel supply
chains stemming from the Middle East conflict has begun
exerting significant pressure on aviation markets across Southern
Africa. Travel professionals throughout the region are fielding
increased client enquiries regarding flight reliability and pricing,
ma… read more
The
African travel and hospitality community is once again invited to put
forward its most distinguished professionals and groundbreaking
initiatives as the 8th Africa Tourism Leadership
Awards officially accepts nominations. This celebrated
recognition programme honours individuals, organisations, and
destinations t… read more
With
less than three weeks remaining before doors open, anticipation is
mounting across the African travel trade for the continent's most
influential leisure tourism gathering. Africa's Travel
Indaba 2026 will occupy centre stage from
11 to 14 May at the Inkosi
Albert Luthuli International Co… read more
South
Africa has formally unveiled its National Airport
Development Plan, establishing a comprehensive strategic framework that
will guide aviation infrastructure investments over the next
thirty to fifty years. Announced on 17
April, this ambitious roadmap positions airports not merely as transport
… read more
Nigeria Resolves Two-Decade Airport Terminal Dispute to Boost Aviation Growth
Nigeria Establishes Dedicated Leasing Structure to Ease Aircraft Financing for Airlines
Ghana Breaks Ground on Accra Airport Concourse to Strengthen West African Aviation Hub
Madagascar Wins \$200 Million to Modernise Transport Links Across Rail, Sea and Air
Uganda Cracks Down on Tourism Firms Operating Illegal Labour Recruitment Services
Nominations Now Open for 8th Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Limpopo
Africa's Travel Indaba Returns to Durban in May as Continental Tourism Momentum Builds
South Africa Launches Visionary Airport Strategy Spanning Next Half Century
