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Zimbabwe's
aviation sector has posted another strong year of growth, with total
air passenger traffic climbing past the 2.5 million mark
in 2025. According to the latest annual report from the
Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
(CAAZ), national passenger numbers rose by
10 per cent year-on-… read more
A significant new chapter in
intercontinental aviation has officially opened, with
LATAM Airlines today launching its
brand-new nonstop service between Cape Town and São
Paulo. The route, operated with three weekly frequencies
on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft configured with 30 Business
Class and 2… read more
South
Africa's leading regional airline Airlink
has taken delivery of its fourth Embraer
E195-E2, marking another significant milestone in one of
the most ambitious fleet renewal programmes currently underway on the
African continent. The Johannesburg-based carrier is steadily rolling
out a plan that… read more
Namibia's
international connectivity is set for a significant upgrade, with
Discover Airlines announcing a major
expansion of its long-haul operations from Munich Airport to Windhoek.
Starting April 2027, the leisure carrier will operate five
year-round weekly flights between the Bavarian capital
and… read more
Botswana's
national carrier is entering a decisive phase in its long-anticipated
turnaround, with a comprehensive recovery blueprint now being rolled out
to restore operational capacity, regulatory standing and
market confidence. For Africa's travel trade, the
developments signal fresh possibilities in a southern Afric… read more
A
significant move is reshaping the conversation around sustainable
aviation in Africa. Three African governments —
Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe — have
officially signed the Aviation Carbon Market Compact, joining a global
alliance designed to scale up the supply of high-quality carbon credits
for the internationa… read more
The
Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has reaffirmed
its commitment to expanding the country's air access and global tourism
appeal through active participation in the recently concluded
AviaDev Africa conference, held in
Gaborone, Botswana, from 10 to 12 June 2026. The Namibian delegation,
which included … read more
Zambia
has been confirmed as the host country for AviaDev Africa
2027, the continent's only dedicated air service
development conference, in a landmark announcement that places the
Southern African nation firmly at the centre of Africa's evolving
aviation conversation. The decision, made in partnership with
Z… read more
Ghana's Africa
World Airlines Limited (AWA) is preparing to take a
significant leap forward in its operational capability, with ambitious
plans to expand and upgauge its fleet to as many as ten
Embraer E190 regional jets within the next 18 to 24
months. This forward-looking strategy was revealed by the… read more
In a significant move for Southern
Africa's aviation and tourism landscape,
Emirates is set to expand its South African
network from 01 July 2026. The Dubai-based
carrier will introduce a third daily flight between Dubai and Cape Town
while simultaneously reinstating a fourth daily service between Duba… read more
Zimbabwe's skies soar as air passenger traffic surpasses 2.5 million in 2025
LATAM launches historic Cape Town–São Paulo nonstop route, opening new Africa–Latin America gateway
Airlink Welcomes Fourth Embraer E195-E2 as South African Carrier Accelerates Fleet Modernisation
Discover Airlines Boosts Munich-Windhoek Service to Five Weekly Flights From April 2027
Air Botswana Launches Bold Recovery Drive to Rebuild Fleet, Crew and Regional Presence
Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe Step Up: Africa Strengthens Its Place in Aviation Carbon Market
Namibia Strengthens Air Connectivity Drive at AviaDev Africa 2026 in Gaborone
Africa World Airlines Charts Bold Fleet Expansion with Embraer E190 Jets to Power Regional Growth
Emirates Boosts South Africa Network: Extra Daily Flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg from July 20
