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Somalia's aviation sector has taken a meaningful step forward with Jubba Airways officially resuming flight operations following the inaugural commercial flight of its recently acquired Boeing 737-300 (QC). The milestone, celebrated at a formal ceremony in Mogadiscio in the presence of senior government official… read more
Central African aviation has taken another confident step forward with Royal Airways of Chad officially welcoming its first Embraer ERJ145 regional jet into service. The addition marks a pivotal milestone for the N'Djamena-based carrier, which has been steadily building its reputation as one of the region's most… read more
Namibia is doubling down on the visitor experience at its gateways, with frontline officers stationed at the busy Noordoewer border post having just completed an intensive two-day customer care training initiative. The programme, held from 15 to 16 September, forms part of a wider national push to ensure that every traveller ste… read more
The Nigerian aviation industry has once again taken centre stage in Africa's tourism conversation, following the naming of Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, as Travel Personality of the Year for 2025/2026. The prestigious recognition, which also saw him listed among Nigeria's Top 100 Travel and… read more
Self-drive enthusiasts planning an adventure into the rugged beauty of the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park via the Sendelingsdrift access point are being urged to make careful fuel arrangements before setting off. South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the 95 unleaded fuel pump at Se… read more
The aviation landscape between East Africa and the Horn of Africa is set for a fresh boost following confirmation that Kenya and Djibouti have agreed to speed up political consultations and finalise negotiations on a new Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). The announcement was made by Kenya's Principal Secr… read more
Rwanda's national carrier RwandAir is preparing to make one of the boldest moves in its history, unveiling ambitious plans to expand deeper into Europe and Asia while simultaneously scaling up its long-haul fleet. The airline is adding five leased Airbus A330 aircraft and has set its sights on doubling its overa… read more
Two of West Africa's most vibrant capital cities are being drawn closer together, as Air Burkina continues to operate its multiple weekly services connecting Abidjan and Ouagadougou. For the African travel trade, the sustained connectivity between Côte d'Ivoire's economic powerhouse and Burkina Faso's dynamic ca… read more
KwaZulu-Natal is set to gain a significant new international air link, as Ethiopian Airlines prepares to launch daily non-stop flights between Addis Ababa and Durban from 11 December 2026. The new service marks another important expansion of Africa's largest carrier's footprint in South Africa and promises to op… read more
Ghana is stepping up its charm offensive on the Nigerian outbound travel market, positioning the West African nation as an increasingly important source of tourism arrivals for one of the continent's most dynamic destinations. The renewed push was unveiled at the recently concluded 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, wh… read more
Jubba Airways Returns to the Skies as Newly Acquired Boeing 737-300QC Enters Service
Chad's Royal Airways Ushers in a New Era With Arrival of First Embraer ERJ145 Regional Jet
Namibia Sharpens Border Welcome as Noordoewer Officers Undergo Customer Care Training
United Nigeria Airlines Chairman Crowned Travel Personality of the Year at Akwaaba Market
Fuel Alert at Sendelingsdrift: What Self-Drive Visitors to |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Need to Know
Kenya and Djibouti Move to Fast-Track New Bilateral Air Services Pact for Horn of Africa Skies
RwandAir Bets Big on Europe and Asia With Five New A330s and Bugesera Airport Push
Air Burkina Strengthens West African Ties With Reliable Abidjan–Ouagadougou Service
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Daily Non-Stop Addis Ababa–Durban Service From 11 December
Ghana Woos Nigerian Visitors With Visa-Free Access, Black Star Experience and December Push
