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A landmark
development for African aviation and diaspora travel has just been
confirmed. Air Transat has announced that
its non-stop service between Montreal and
Dakar will become a permanent year-round operation from
the end of October 2026, cementing what has quickly become one of the
most strategi… read more
A notable shift in the
Central African aviation landscape is unfolding as
Camair-Co, Cameroon's state-owned flag
carrier, adjusts its operational strategy in response to persistent
fleet challenges. The airline has replaced its 90-seat CRJ900, which it
had been operating under a wet-lease agreement with South African
… read more
A
quietly significant shift is taking place in West and Central African
aviation, and it deserves close attention from every travel professional
operating in the region. Air Peace,
Nigeria's largest carrier, has officially launched scheduled flight
services connecting Lagos with four new regional destinations:
… read more
Nigeria's
aviation industry is setting its sights firmly on the global stage,
with sector leaders calling for stronger public-private
partnerships and bold investment in technology as the
twin engines that will drive competitiveness. The message emerged
clearly at the recently held International Conference of
… read more
Etihad Airways is set to
make aviation history on 3 November 2026
with the launch of the first-ever nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and
Calgary, creating a brand-new air bridge between the Middle East and
Western Canada. The route, operated four times weekly using the
state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner… read more
A
moment of alarm at one of West Africa's busiest aviation hubs has been
officially resolved, with the Federal Airports Authority
of Nigeria (FAAN) confirming that no fire broke out at
Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport
(MMIA) in Lagos. The clarification follows an incident
that… read more
Sudan has taken an
important step towards rebuilding its transport backbone with the
reopening of a major railway corridor that had been out of operation for
four years. On 20 July 2026, Sudan's
Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Saif Al-Nasr
Al-Tijani Haroun, received a railway maintenan… read more
African
low-cost carrier fastjet has officially
welcomed its brand-new Airbus A320 into
commercial service, marking a defining moment for the airline and
signalling a fresh chapter in its regional growth story. The maiden
flight took to the skies today, introducing greater capacity, extended
range, a… read more
East
Africa's aviation profile has taken another significant step forward
with the official launch of Emirates' third daily flight
between Dubai and Nairobi. The expansion, which lifts the
airline's operations to 21 weekly flights
between the two cities, marks a decisive moment for UAE–Kenya
c… read more
One of southern
Africa's most iconic natural spectacles is once again stirring to life.
South African National Parks (SANParks) has
confirmed that the first wildflowers of the 2026 season have begun
appearing across Namaqua National Park in
the Northern Cape, offering an early but promising signal that… read more
Air Transat Turns Montreal–Dakar into Year-Round Service, Boosting Canada-West Africa Links
Camair-Co Scales Down Capacity as CRJ900 Makes Way for Smaller 50-Seat CRJ200 from CemAir
Air Peace Launches Four New Regional Routes with Trade-First Strategy Rivals Should Study
Nigeria Bets on Ground Handling Excellence and Tech Investment to Lead African Aviation
Etihad Opens Historic Abu Dhabi–Calgary Nonstop, Unlocking Fresh Global Connections for African Trav
FAAN Confirms No Fire at Lagos MMIA Terminal 2 as FM-200 System Triggers Smoke Scare
Sudan Reopens 174km Khartoum–Wad Madani Railway After Four Years, Freight Services Resume
Fastjet Launches New A320 Service, Ushering In a Bold New Era for African Low-Cost Aviation
Emirates Boosts Dubai–Nairobi Route to 21 Weekly Flights, Unlocking New Growth for Kenya
Namaqua National Park Bursts into Bloom as 2026 Wildflower Season Signals Superbloom Potential
