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Etihad
Airways has made a significant stride in expanding its
international network, unveiling two new routes into
Southeast Asia that are poised to benefit
African business and leisure markets alike. On October 2nd, Etihad
launched its inaugural service to Medan in
Sumatra, Indonesi… read more
The Nigeria
Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and
Aviators Africa are charting a new course
in regulatory capacity building, signaling a significant step forward
for the nation’s aviation standards and for the wider African air
transport ecosystem. In a recent meeting at the NCAA headquarters in
Abuja,… read more
Across
the global technology landscape, leading companies like
Google and
Microsoft are making headlines by revealing
just how much of their software code is now generated with the help of
artificial intelligence (AI). In Google’s
most recent earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai describe… read more
The
Adesa Pavilion at Labadi Beach Hotel
became a focal point of international festivity as Accra hosted its
annual Oktoberfest, an event that is rapidly establishing itself as a
must-attend fixture on the city’s social and tourism calendar. Modeled
after the iconic Munich festival but infused with Ghanaian
w… read more
FlySafair,
South Africa’s leading low-cost airline, has won a crucial court
interdict pausing enforcement of a looming January 2026 deadline that
would have required the carrier to resolve alleged breaches of local
ownership laws. This legal reprieve allows FlySafair to continue its
operations without immediate regulat… read more
The
spotlight is once again on the Nile River
as Travelmarvel, a division of the APT
Travel Group, unveils plans to introduce the Travelmarvel
Sirius. This brand-new river ship is set to commence
operations in September 2026, marking an exciting return to one of the
world’s most icon… read more
The
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
has taken a decisive step toward enhancing operational excellence by
extending its motivational training programme, “Character and
Relationship for Maximum Productivity,” to its regional offices in
Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Kano. This
initiative, previousl… read more
The
world of luxury and expedition cruising is set for a fresh wave of
excitement as Hapag-Lloyd Cruises reveals
its comprehensive 2028 programme, featuring
127 journeys spanning all seven
continents. Among the headline news for Africa’s travel
sector is the return of Hapag-Lloyd’s r… read more
Air
Algérie, Algeria’s national airline, is set to broaden its African
footprint with the launch of a new route connecting
Algiers to N’Djamena, the capital of Chad.
Scheduled to commence on October 14, 2025, this twice-weekly service
will operate via Douala, Cameroon, further strengthening ties between
North and Cen… read more
EgyptAir
is poised to make a significant leap in its transatlantic ambitions,
having formally applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
for the authority to launch new nonstop flights from Cairo
to both Chicago and Los Angeles. If approved, these
routes will expand the Egyptian flag carrier’s U.S. network … read more
Etihad Expands Southeast Asia Network with New Medan and Phnom Penh Routes, Enhancing Connection
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Strengthens with NCAA and Aviators Africa Strategic Training Collaboration
AI-Generated Code: Should African Travel Firms Track and Share This New Productivity Metric?
Accra’s Oktoberfest Signals New Era for Ghana’s Hospitality and Event Tourism
FlySafair Secures Court Relief on Local Ownership Rules, Spotlighting Regulatory Pressures in Africa
New Nile River Ship Promises Enhanced Cultural Experiences and Comfort from 2026
Air Algérie Launches New Route to N’Djamena, Boosting Central Africa Connectivity
EgyptAir Targets Chicago and Los Angeles for Major U.S. Expansion in 2026
