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Berlin
has taken a bold leap forward in urban mobility with the launch of its
brand-new Urbanliner tram, a striking
50-metre-long vehicle that officially began commercial service on
Wednesday, 15 July 2026. Manufactured by
Alstom for the city's public transport
operator BVG, this nex… read more
A
landmark moment is approaching for aviation in Central Africa, as
Congolese carrier flyCAA, formally known as
Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation, prepares to launch its first-ever
scheduled international passenger service. From 31 July
2026, the airline will begin operating regular flights
between … read more
West
African aviation is moving into an exciting new phase of cooperation as
ASKY Airlines, the Togo-based pan-African
carrier, and Mauritania Airlines intensify
high-level discussions aimed at forging deeper commercial partnerships.
Recent meetings held with Mauritania's civil aviation
regul… read more
Nigeria's
dynamic aviation sector is set for another exciting shake-up as
low-cost carrier ValueJet prepares to
introduce Boeing 737 aircraft into its
fleet, marking a bold departure from its current all-Bombardier CRJ
operation. The move signals a major turning point for the young airline,
which has… read more
Ghana
is signalling a bold new direction for its tourism industry, one that
could offer valuable lessons for the wider African travel trade. At a
recent high-level stakeholder consultative meeting held at
the Accra City Hotel, senior government leaders and
industry heads gathered to chart a fresh course for a sector wi… read more
Swiss leisure carrier
Edelweiss has unveiled an ambitious
expansion of its winter 2026/2027 flight programme, introducing
additional frequencies, extended operating seasons, and greater seat
capacity on some of its most sought-after holiday routes. For Africa's
travel trade, this development signals fresh opportunities… read more
After
more than a decade in the wilderness of global distribution,
Air Zimbabwe has made a dramatic return to
the world stage. The Zimbabwean flag carrier has signed a new agreement
with Travelport, restoring its presence on
one of the world's leading global distribution systems for the first
time in… read more
Kenya
Airways has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the
Nigerian market, unveiling a package of investments designed to
strengthen capacity, expand connectivity, and cement Nairobi's role as a
preferred aviation gateway for West African travellers. The
announcements, made during an appreciation dinner for trade pa… read more
Mozambique and Zimbabwe have taken a decisive
step to unclog one of Southern Africa's busiest trade
gateways with the formal launch of the Forbes-Machipanda
Joint Border Committee (JBC). This bilateral structure
has been created to address the chronic congestion, fragmented
procedures and operational b… read more
In a move set to reshape how
African destinations engage with Asia, the Namibia Tourism
Board (NTB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
with China Media Group (CMG), one of the
largest multimedia organisations on the planet. The agreement is
designed to boost tourism cooperation between Namibia an… read more
Berlin Debuts 50-Metre Urbanliner Tram: A Mobility Milestone with Lessons for Africa
flyCAA Takes Historic Leap: DRC Carrier Launches First Scheduled International Route to Luanda
ASKY and Mauritania Airlines Deepen Partnership Talks to Reshape West African Skies
ValueJet Bets Big on Boeing 737s to Unlock New West and Central African Routes
Ghana Bets Big on Innovation and Storytelling to Reshape Its Tourism Future
Edelweiss Boosts Winter 2026/27 Schedule: Extra Flights to Maldives, Sri Lanka and Longer Namibia Se
Air Zimbabwe Rejoins Global GDS via Travelport Ahead of Historic London Gatwick Relaunch
Kenya Airways Deepens Nigeria Ties with Six-Weekly Dreamliner Service and Abuja Route Plans
Forbes-Machipanda Joint Border Committee Set to Transform Beira Corridor Trade and Tourism Flow
Namibia and China Media Group Ink Landmark Tourism Pact to Unlock Asian Visitor Boom
