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Royal Air Maroc is accelerating its network expansion with the
opening of a new operational base in
Tetouan, northern Morocco, marking a strategic move to
enhance both European connectivity and
domestic air service. This freshly launched hub will see the
introduction of direct flights from Tetouan to k… read more
Ebonyi State in Nigeria has taken a
decisive step toward launching its own carrier, recently confirming the
acquisition of three aircraft for the upcoming Ebonyi
Air. This development comes as part of a broader trend in
Nigeria, where state-backed airlines are gaining traction as regional
governments s… read more
Emirates is setting new standards for air travel across the
continent as it continues its rollout of retrofitted
Boeing 777 and all-new Airbus
A350 aircraft, introducing the acclaimed
Premium Economy experience to more African
destinations. This move is part of a global network enhance… read more
Silversea’s Silver Dawn has set
sail on its highly anticipated 2026 World
Cruise, a 140-day odyssey that not only spans six
continents and 30 countries but also places South
Africa squarely on the map as a pivotal waypoint in
global cruising. The voyage, which departs from Fort Lauderd… read more
Cabo Verde’s national airline has received a significant
\$7 million state-backed loan that will
help the carrier manage ongoing financial pressures and keep essential
routes in operation. This move, supported by the government, highlights a
recurring theme across Africa: national carriers often depend on state
interve… read more
Morocco’s airport network has soared to new
heights in 2025, welcoming an unprecedented
36.3 million passengers over the year—an
all-time record that cements the country’s status as a premier aviation
hub in Africa. This surge, fuelled by double-digit growth and the
operational impact of hosting the … read more
The
spotlight is firmly on Uganda Airlines as
the carrier finds itself at the centre of a high-profile
anti-corruption investigation led by the
Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID)
and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit.
This formal probe, launched in early Ja… read more
Ambitious plans are unfolding in the heart of the
Ethiopian highlands as construction
officially commences on the transformative Bishoftu
International Airport. At a landmark ceremony attended by
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Ethiopian Airlines’ top leadership,
Ethiopia sent a clear signal to Africa’s … read more
Air Côte d’Ivoire is set to make a significant leap in
intercontinental connectivity with the launch of a new
long-haul service between Abidjan and
Beirut in March 2026. This anticipated route, to be
operated with a modern Airbus A330-900neo,
marks the airline’s entry into the West Africa–Levant… read more
The six states comprising Nigeria’s
North-East have signaled a new era for regional air
transport by jointly committing \$32
million to launch a dedicated carrier, the
North-East Air Shuttle. This ambitious
project, currently in its early organizational phase, reflects a growing
move… read more