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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has wrapped up an intensive ten-day technical assistance mission designed to embed lasting structural reforms into the country's Instrument Flight Procedure design and flight validation ecosystem. The exercise marks a significant step forward in Nigeria's broader push to align its airs… read more
Uganda Airlines has quietly written itself into the history books, becoming the first African carrier to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS, a next-generation flight schedule management platform. The move signals a decisive shift in how African airlines are approaching operational planning, particularly as regional and lon… read more
A short but disruptive wave of industrial action at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has left Kenya Airways nursing a hefty financial wound, with the national carrier confirming losses of more than USD 7 million — the equivalent of over Ksh 904.7 million — following a three-day strike … read more
Nigeria's aviation landscape is preparing for another exciting addition, with the Sokoto State-backed Caliphate Air officially completing its launch fleet ahead of its highly anticipated commercial debut. The carrier recently welcomed the arrival of its third Embraer ERJ145, touching down just days after its big… read more
Africa's aviation industry is standing on the edge of a remarkable transformation, according to the latest projections from Boeing. The manufacturer's 2026 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for Africa paints a strikingly optimistic picture, forecasting that the continent's commercial airplane fleet will more than double over the n… read more
A powerful new alliance between Fastjet Zimbabwe and the country's Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, through the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), is set to bring renewed energy to one of Southern Africa's most anticipated travel trade gatherings. The two partners have joined forces … read more
Travel professionals arranging coastal holidays in South Africa's popular KwaZulu-Natal region have received a fresh update on Durban's beach status, and the news is largely positive. According to the latest coastal water quality report issued by the eThekwini Municipality and dated 3 September 2026, twenty-two … read more
Ghana's aviation ambitions are moving into an exciting new phase, with the country's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirming that the much-anticipated ultramodern VIP Lounge under construction at Accra International Airport will be completed and handed over before the end of 2026. The annou… read more
A significant new chapter has opened in the story of African aviation cooperation, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Civil Aviation Agency of Cabo Verde (AAC). The agreement, formalised on 28 August … read more
Africa continues to grapple with one of the most striking imbalances in the global aviation industry. Despite being home to roughly 18% of the world's population, the continent accounts for a mere 2% of global air transport activity. This disparity is far more than a statistical curiosity — it points to a deeper… read more
NCAA Cements Airspace Safety Reforms With Landmark Flight Procedure Design Mission
Uganda Airlines Leads Africa Into New Era With Amadeus SkyWORKS Rollout
Kenya Airways Loses \$7 Million After Three-Day JKIA Strike Shakes East Africa's Aviation Hub
Caliphate Air Completes Launch Fleet as Sokoto-Backed Carrier Targets Q4 2026 Take-Off
Boeing Forecasts African Skies to Soar: Fleet to Double and 75,000 New Aviation Jobs by 2045
Fastjet Zimbabwe Teams Up With ZTA to Spotlight Sanganai Expo and Boost Destination Visibility
Durban Beaches Update: 22 Coastal Spots Welcome Swimmers as Reunion Beach Temporarily Closes
Accra Airport's New Ultramodern VIP Lounge Set for Grand Unveiling Before Year's End
AFCAC and Cabo Verde Seal Landmark Pact to Accelerate African Aviation Growth
Africa's Aviation Paradox: A 1.5 Billion-Strong Continent With Just 2% of Global Air Traffic
