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Royal Airways enters regional arena with new N’Djamena–Douala link
The recent announcement from Royal Airways marks an important moment for Central Africa’s aviation landscape, as the Chadian carrier prepares to operate its first international service between N’Djamena and Douala. According to multiple industry updates, the route is scheduled to lau… read more
Etihad boosts Zanzibar access with new summer‑only service
Etihad Airways has confirmed the return of its seasonal link between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar, a route that continues to gain relevance for outbound leisure flows from Europe and the Gulf into East Africa. The carrier will resume operations from 14 June until 6 September, flying four times each … read more
New Boeing 737-800 lift reshapes domestic Nigerian capacity after SmartLynx exit
Air Peace’s decision to bring in a fresh wave of capacity through a newly activated ACMI arrangement with Slovakia’s AirExplore reflects a decisive response to recent operational turbulence in Nigeria’s busiest aviation market. The agreement became particularly urgent after the abrupt withdrawal of wet-leased … read more
Equatorial Guinea's Cronos Airlines Resumes Commercial Operations with ERJ145
Cronos Airlines has returned one of its key aircraft, the Embraer ERJ145 registered as TJ-KMM, to active service, marking the resumption of operations for this aircraft type within its fleet.
The reintroduction of the ERJ145 signals Cronos Airlines' efforts to restore and strengthen its regional connectivity across … read more
ASKY Airlines Strengthens Fleet with Arrival of Sixth Boeing 737 MAX 8
ASKY Airlines has expanded its fleet with the addition of a sixth Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The six-year-old plane, previously unused in commercial service, landed in Addis Ababa on 20 November and is scheduled to arrive in Lomé later this week, according to research by NewsAero.
This acquisition underlines ASKY’s commitment t… read more
Aero Contractors CEO Calls for Structural Reform to Address Nigerian Aviation Sector’s Financial Cha
Captain Ado Sanusi, CEO of Aero Contractors, has attributed the financial difficulties facing Nigerian airlines primarily to systemic issues within the aviation ecosystem rather than management shortcomings. Speaking at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference (FNAC) 2025 during a panel on “Airline P… read more
Tanzania Government Reassures International Tourists Amid Misleading Reports
At a press conference held in Dar es Salaam, Government spokesperson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, delivered a reassuring message aimed at dispelling concerns raised by recent misleading international media reports about Tanzania’s safety and tourism … read more
Hyperautomation: The Game-Changer Driving Efficiency in Hospitality Operations
Hotel groups worldwide are rapidly adopting hyperautomation—an AI-powered blend of digital workers tailored to the hospitality industry—to transform workflows, improve accuracy, and unlock significant financial benefits. This isn’t a future trend; it’s an operational reality already delivering measurable impact by re… read more
Air Peace Becomes First Major Nigerian Corporate Supporter of NairaADay Secondary School in Abuja
Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has made a landmark contribution to the KNOSK (Knowledge, Skill and Kreativity) 100NairaADay Secondary School in Kuje, Abuja, becoming the first major Nigerian corporate body to provide significant support. The donation includes essential laptops and one-year scholarships for 20 st… read more
Uganda Airlines and Airlink Forge Interline Partnership to Boost Southern and East African Connectiv
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has formalized a new interline agreement with South Africa’s regional airline Airlink, significantly enhancing regional connectivity across Southern Africa. The partnership integrates Uganda Airlines’ network with Airlink’s extensive route system via Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Internation… read more
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