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Air Tanzania has traffic rights to thirteen countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) including the DRC, in accordance with procedures approved by the Sadc Aviation Safety Organization (SASO). Already present in 3 member countries (Comoros, Zambia, Zimbabwe), the Tanzanian national airline wants to continue its expansion slo… read more
Afrijet resumed its regional flights last February. Since then, the Gabonese carrier has been working to densify its offer in Central Africa, its favourite market where it is now one of the most dynamic operators.
Afrijet continues to expand its network. The private Gabonese company has announced the opening of a ne… read more
The Congolese government wants to create a
second animal park. The agreement for this project was signed on August
12th, 2021 in Brazzaville. Planned for Ignié in the Pool, in the south
of the country, the park dedicated to the protection of animals saved
from poaching will be manage
… read more
From the great migration in savanna national parks to gorilla trekking in the tropical rain forests, there are incredible safari experiences not to miss in East Africa. Whether you are planning to hike the Kilimanjaro Mountain or chasing the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, East Africa is the place to go!
It is very common to have an … read more
In Africa in general, air tickets are excessively expensive compared to the rest of the world. This situation, which hampers the development of air transport on the continent, is mainly due to the application of exorbitant taxes and/or charges. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is trying to correct this shortcoming.
On 27 May, the … read more
Former Burundi capital, Bujumbura is the fastest growing city in Africa, catalysed by rapid urbanisation, population growth and employment opportunities. Consumer and market data portal, Statista projects its population to grow 123% to reach 2.3 million people in 2035.
It comes on the back of expanding democratic space under … read more
Mr. Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the B737 Max aircraft the airline ordered for, the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry, and the 18 Left runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, among others. Excerpts:
Few years ago, you made some orders for aircraft and, j… read more
Prior to the health crisis, Jambojet had started building its regional network by opening services to Entebbe (February 2018), Mogadishu (November 2018) and Kigali (November 2019). The low-cost subsidiary of Kenya Airways also offered flights to Bujumbura on behalf of its parent company. All its routes were suspended last year due to the … read more
Fuel continues to be a key cost element in the cost structure of airlines. In 2011, AFRAA set up a Fuel Steering Committee with the primary mission of finding ways to reduce the cost burden and also address issues relating to fuel quality, taxes and charges.
Initiated by the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA), the 'Fuel … read more
In a post-Covid world, the draw of Africa's vast open spaces, natural beauty and spectacular wildlife has been incredible. People who were locked down in their houses for longer than they ever thought possible are now craving the freedom of the natural wilderness.
However, as travelers are looking for longer and more meaningful stay… read more
Air Tanzania prepares to return to Lubumbashi in DRC after 23 years of absence
Afrijet adds Malabo to its Central African network
CONGO: a new wildlife park to protect animals rescued from poaching
Five of the best national parks in East Africa
DRC cuts domestic air fares by more than 40%
Despite B737 Max Aircraft crashes, Air Peace will maintain orders
Low-cost carrier Jambojet will fly to Goma in the DRC next month, its first regional destination
AFRAA fuel programme: half a million dollars in fuel savings for 12 African companies
