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  • Flights

Nigeria XEJET XEjet Airline takes delivery of additional Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft

Xejet, a luxury airline, has taken delivery of an additional Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft with the registration number: 5N-XEJ.

The acquisition of the aircraft, our correspondent gathered, was part of the airline’s fleet expansion and business plan. The additional aircraft arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NA… read more


  • Opinion

Uganda Uganda Airlines We’re coming into Nigeria to make a difference – Uganda Airlines COO

Mr. Adedayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer (COO), Uganda Airlines, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, spoke about the airline’s plans to commence direct flight service into Nigeria from its base in Entebbe, Uganda, the Nigerian markets, future of Uganda Airlines and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) led by the African… read more


  • Miscellaneous

Spain Ibtm World IBTM World 2023 unveils new technology ahead of smartest ever event

IBTM World is set to host its smartest event yet with the launch of innovative new technology designed to elevate the attendee experience and create better business results for all attendees. This is complemented by the return of old technological favourites that make IBTM World renowned for its ability to generate leads and get … read more


  • Flights

Nigeria XEJET Xejet acquires a second CRJ200, the fifth aircraft in its fleet

Reinstated at the beginning of September after a week's suspension by the regulator, Xejet is continuing to operate serenely. The Nigerian start-up, launched a year ago, is further consolidating its position in the business aviation market.



  • Destinations

South-Africa Ghanaian Tour Operators applaud South Africa’s E-visa programme

The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has welcomed South Africa’s recent announcement granting Ghanaian passport holders the ability to apply for visas online.

The South African High Commission in Ghana made this landmark declaration on September 28, effectively ending the conventional practice of physically submitting passp… read more


  • Destinations

South-Africa Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2023 - February 2024) outlook!

According to the findings of the Twenty-Seventh Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-27), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* are likely to receive normal to below-normal rainfall for most of the period from October 2023 to December 2023. The north-western part of Angola… read more


  • Flights

Russia Aeroflot Aeroflot to open two new routes between Russia and Egypt next winter

In the face of European restrictions, new markets around the world have opened up for the Russian tourism industry. And since 2022, Egypt has been one of the countries with the biggest boom in Russian visitors. A situation that Aeroflot, Russia's national carrier, has now come to terms with.



  • Flights

AA WorldFlight Africa United Airlines suspends operations after just one month of operation

Africa United Airlines launched operations on September 14, 2023 with a CRJ100 leased from South Africa's CemAir.

Its ambition is to play a leading role in the transformation of air transport in Gabon. What are the reasons for the suspension of operations? How long will the suspension last? What are the sources of funding for this private operator?


  • Flights

Nigeria Air Peace Air Peace achieves 98% schedule reliability

Air Peace, has reported tremendous flight performance figures for its September operations.

The airline made the announcement on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in a news release issued to journalists, reporting an impressive 98% schedule reliability with 87% on-time performance.

According to the release, Air Peace scheduled 2,566 … read more


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