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Nigeria's
aviation sector has welcomed a significant new entrant as
Binani Air officially launched scheduled
commercial operations earlier this week. The carrier commenced services
on 11 May 2026, operating its inaugural
flight on the busy Abuja-Lagos route using
Emb… read more
Travellers
with plans to explore South Africa's scenic Cape
region in the coming days should prepare for possible
itinerary adjustments as severe weather continues to affect multiple
national parks managed by South African National Parks. Heavy rainfall,
flooding and powerful winds have caused widespread damage across … read more
Uganda
Airlines has received a substantial financial boost that
positions the East African carrier for significant growth over the
coming years. The Ugandan Parliament recently approved funding of
approximately 422 billion Ugandan
shillings, equivalent to roughly 113 to 117
million US dollars… read more
Nigeria's
Federal Government has reinforced its determination to
transform the country's hospitality and tourism sector into a globally
competitive industry through strengthened regulation, enhanced
professionalism and rigorous industry standards. A landmark gathering in
Abuja organised by the National Institute for Ho… read more
A
landmark partnership that could reshape how Southern Africa competes
for international visitors was formally unveiled this week at
Africa's Travel Indaba 2026. The alliance
brings together three of the region's most compelling tourism
propositions, uniting the urban sophistication of Cape Town with the
natural sple… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines is preparing for a dramatic expansion of its
operational capabilities with construction now underway on a massive new
airport that promises to reshape aviation across the African continent.
Located at Bishoftu, approximately forty
kilometres south of the current Addis Ababa hub, this… read more
The
regional subsidiary of Tunisia's national carrier has taken a strategic
step to address ongoing operational challenges by securing a
wetleased Airbus A320 from a Malta-based
operator. This move comes at a critical time for TUNISAIR
Express, as the airline works to maintain reliable service across its
European and… read more
Heavy
flooding along the Orange River continues to disrupt
travel across southern Namibia, with authorities confirming the closure
of a critical route connecting popular tourism areas. The Namibian Roads
Authority has shut the C13 gravel road between Rosh Pinah and
Aussenkehr until further notice, affecting travellers … read more
The
Indian Ocean carrier serving as Mauritius's national airline is
actively shaping its fleet strategy for the coming decade, with
evaluations underway for new narrowbody aircraft alongside
confirmed widebody deliveries. This development signals
the airline's ambitions to strengthen connectivity on key regional
rout… read more
Fresh
intelligence from the African Travel and Tourism
Association paints an encouraging picture for the
continent's aviation landscape during the early peak season months of
May and June 2026. Despite ongoing international disruption linked to
conflict in the Middle East, African destinations continue to attract
gro… read more
Binani Air Marks Historic Milestone as Nigeria's First Female-Founded Airline Launches Service
Cape Region National Parks Face Weather Disruptions as SANParks Urges Caution
Uganda Airlines Secures Major Funding for Ten-Aircraft Fleet Expansion Targeting Global Markets
Nigeria Honours Aviation and Tourism Leaders as NIHOTOUR Drives Sector Reforms
Cape Town, Zimbabwe and Namibia Launch Historic Alliance to Capture Global Travellers
Ethiopia's New \$12.5 Billion Bishoftu Airport to Transform African Aviation by 2030
TUNISAIR Express Adds Wetleased A320 Amid Fleet Constraints and Regulatory Pressure
Orange River Flooding Closes Key Route in Southern Namibia and Halts Border Crossing
Air Mauritius Evaluates Fleet Expansion with Narrowbody and Widebody Aircraft on Horizon
African Aviation Outperforms Global Markets Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
