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Ethiopian
Airlines Group has unveiled an ambitious expansion
blueprint that positions the carrier at the forefront of Africa's
tourism revolution. CEO Mesfin Tasew recently announced plans to add
five new domestic destinations within six
months, marking a substantial 24% growth in the airline's
domes… read more
The
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines is actively pursuing a
groundbreaking new route to Libreville, following
strategic discussions with Gabon's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)
on August 7. This potential service would position the Gulf carrier as
the first airline to provide direct connectivity between
Ga… read more
South
African carrier Airlink has secured a landmark leasing
agreement with Azorra for ten state-of-the-art Embraer
E195-E2 aircraft, positioning the airline for unprecedented growth
across the continent's regional aviation landscape. This strategic fleet
expansion reinforces Airlink's dominance as Africa's
l… read more
The
Zambian Ministry of Tourism, through its Department of National Parks
& Wildlife, has embarked on a groundbreaking conservation initiative
that promises to reshape the wildlife landscape and tourism prospects
of the country’s premier parks. In collaboration with the Barotse Royal
Establishment and African Parks Network, this am… read more
The
African aviation landscape faces fresh turbulence as Air
Sénégal confronts a massive \$65.2 million lawsuit filed
by three Irish leasing companies affiliated with global investment giant
Carlyle Aviation Partners. This legal battle, unfolding in New York's
federal court, exposes critical vulnerabilities within Afri… read more
Uganda's
hospitality sector is experiencing a significant transformation as the
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities launches an
ambitious apprenticeship programme designed to address
critical skills gaps while boosting youth employment across East Africa.
This strategic initiative represents a fundamental shi… read more
The
Dubai-based carrier's seven-year platinum partnership
with FC Bayern Munich represents far more than a sports
sponsorship—it signals a transformative opportunity for African tourism
professionals to capitalize on enhanced connectivity and growing
football passion across the continent. This landmark agreement, runni… read more
Air
Burkina has swiftly moved to secure an emergency ACMI lease for a
Boeing 737 to sustain its scheduled flights after its sole owned
aircraft, an Embraer E190LR, was grounded for maintenance. This
short-term lease, effective from August 11 to September 11, 2025, covers
the full ACMI package—Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, … read more
Angola is rapidly emerging as a
beacon of promise in Africa’s tourism landscape, leveraging the
spotlight of the recent 2nd UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference
on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa to showcase its ambitious vision
and concrete progress. The high-profile event, held on July 22 in
Luanda, gathered African Ministe… read more
South
Africa's dominant domestic carrier FlySafair has
successfully concluded a two-week pilot strike that
temporarily disrupted operations across the country's busiest air
corridors. The industrial action, which ran from July 21 to August 1,
2025, ended with a comprehensive agreement between the airline and trade
un… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Unveils Bold Tourism Strategy with 24% Network Growth
Emirates Targets Gabon: Game-Changing Route Could Transform Central African Aviation
Airlink's Fleet Expansion Signals Major Shift in African Regional Aviation
Zambia’s Bold Wildlife Translocation Boosts Kafue National Park’s Ecotourism and Biodiversity
Air Sénégal Faces $65M Legal Battle: Wake-Up Call for African Aviation
Uganda Launches Major Skills Initiative to Transform Hospitality Workforce
Air Burkina’s Emergency Boeing 737 ACMI Lease Highlights Fleet Vulnerabilities in West Africa
Angola’s Bold Leap: New Infrastructure and Regional Collaboration Set to Transform African Tourism
FlySafair Strike Resolution Signals Aviation Sector Stability for African Market
