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Ethiopian
Airlines is preparing for a dramatic expansion of its
operational capabilities with construction now underway on a massive new
airport that promises to reshape aviation across the African continent.
Located at Bishoftu, approximately forty
kilometres south of the current Addis Ababa hub, this… read more
The
regional subsidiary of Tunisia's national carrier has taken a strategic
step to address ongoing operational challenges by securing a
wetleased Airbus A320 from a Malta-based
operator. This move comes at a critical time for TUNISAIR
Express, as the airline works to maintain reliable service across its
European and… read more
Heavy
flooding along the Orange River continues to disrupt
travel across southern Namibia, with authorities confirming the closure
of a critical route connecting popular tourism areas. The Namibian Roads
Authority has shut the C13 gravel road between Rosh Pinah and
Aussenkehr until further notice, affecting travellers … read more
The
Indian Ocean carrier serving as Mauritius's national airline is
actively shaping its fleet strategy for the coming decade, with
evaluations underway for new narrowbody aircraft alongside
confirmed widebody deliveries. This development signals
the airline's ambitions to strengthen connectivity on key regional
rout… read more
Fresh
intelligence from the African Travel and Tourism
Association paints an encouraging picture for the
continent's aviation landscape during the early peak season months of
May and June 2026. Despite ongoing international disruption linked to
conflict in the Middle East, African destinations continue to attract
gro… read more
The
cruise sector is undergoing a quiet but significant realignment, and
southern Africa stands to benefit as
operators look beyond traditional deployment regions. Ongoing
instability in the Arabian Gulf has forced major cruise lines to
reconsider their seasonal strategies, with several vessels left unable
to operate… read more
Zimbabwe
is preparing to welcome high-profile delegates from across the
continent as it gears up to host the African Skills Week
later this year. The prestigious gathering, organised under the auspices
of the African Union, is expected to draw policymakers, educators,
youth representatives, development partners, and pr… read more
More
than three hundred senior figures from the global travel industry
recently convened aboard the Crystal
Serenity for an unprecedented gathering focused on
rebuilding tourism flows amid ongoing regional instability. The event,
organised by the World Travel and Tourism
Council, brought together min… read more
Zambia
has taken a significant step forward in its ambitions to become a
globally competitive tourism destination with the
inauguration of a new Board of Directors for the Zambia Tourism Agency.
Tourism Minister Rodney M. Sikumba officiated at the ceremony in Lusaka
on 9 May 2026, describing the appointment as pivotal … read more
East
Africa's aviation landscape is poised for a significant development as
Tanzania's national carrier confirms plans to establish
nonstop services connecting the United Kingdom with two of the country's
most important tourist gateways. The announcement
positions Air Tanzania to compete directly on one of the most
c… read more
Ethiopia's New \$12.5 Billion Bishoftu Airport to Transform African Aviation by 2030
TUNISAIR Express Adds Wetleased A320 Amid Fleet Constraints and Regulatory Pressure
Orange River Flooding Closes Key Route in Southern Namibia and Halts Border Crossing
Air Mauritius Evaluates Fleet Expansion with Narrowbody and Widebody Aircraft on Horizon
African Aviation Outperforms Global Markets Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Southern Africa Gains Cruise Industry Attention as Gulf Disruptions Reshape Global Itineraries
Zimbabwe Set to Showcase Tourism Potential as Host of African Skills Week 2026
Global Tourism Leaders Chart Recovery Path During Historic Suez Canal Summit
Zambia Appoints New Tourism Board as Visitor Arrivals More Than Double Since 2022
Air Tanzania Announces Direct London-Kilimanjaro Service Launching Mid-2027
