• Flights
• 11/08/2025 07:35

Emirates Targets Gabon: Game-Changing Route Could Transform Central African Aviation

The Dubai-based Emirates Airlines is actively pursuing a groundbreaking new route to Libreville, following strategic discussions with Gabon's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) on August 7. This potential service would position the Gulf carrier as the first airline to provide direct connectivity between Ga… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 31/07/2025 22:00

Africa’s Sports Tourism: A USD 2 Trillion Opportunity

Score Big with Sports Tourism: Africa’s Winning Play

Sports tourism is booming, and Africa is poised to cash in. This dynamic sector, encompassing active participation, event attendance, and nostalgia-driven travel, is projected to reach a staggering USD 2 trillion globally by 2030. For African t… read more

• Flights
• 22/07/2025 21:42

CAMAIR-CO Streamlines Fleet, Maintains CemAir Partnership

Cameroon’s flag carrier, CAMAIR-CO, has adjusted its fleet strategy, transitioning from a 90-seat CRJ900 to a 50-seat CRJ200. This shift underscores the airline’s ongoing collaboration with South African leasing specialist, CemAir, which continues to supply both aircraft types.

This strategic m… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 17/07/2025 06:41

DRC Airport Revamp: Kinshasa Hub Takes Off

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is embarking on a transformative \$500 million modernization of Kinshasa-N’djili International Airport. This ambitious project, spearheaded by US firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and INFRAROSE, is set … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 10/07/2025 06:38

UAE Tightens Visa Rules for Nigerian Travelers

New visa restrictions imposed by the UAE on Nigerian travelers have sent ripples of concern through the African travel industry. These changes, which include a ban on transit visas and tighter regulations for tourist visas, present significant challenges for travel agents specializing in UAE-bound tr… read more

• Flights
• 10/07/2025 06:38

Air Senegal’s Lifeline: Will \$28M Bailout Suffice?

Air Senegal, the flag carrier of Senegal, has received a substantial \$28 million bailout from the Senegalese government. This injection of public funds, covering April to June 2025, aims to stabilize the airline amidst significant financial challenges. African travel agents should closely monitor the… read more

• Flights
• 03/07/2025 06:43

ECAir Soars Again: Reconnecting Central Africa and Expanding Regional Links

ECAir's successful relaunch of regional flights marks a significant milestone in Central Africa's aviation landscape, offering exciting new opportunities for travel agents.

Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir) has triumphantly returned to regional skies, re-establishing vital… read more

• Flights
• 26/06/2025 21:50

ECAir Returns to Regional Skies: Congo Carrier to Challenge Incumbents

Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir) is poised to shake up Central Africa’s aviation landscape with the relaunch of its regional network. Starting June 30, 2025, the airline will reconnect Brazzaville with key cities in Cameroon and Gabon, marking its return to international operations after an eight-year hia… read more

• Flights
• 12/06/2025 22:07

LAM Mozambique Seeks Five Boeing 737-700s in Urgent Bid to Restructure

Mozambique’s flag carrier, LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, has issued an urgent international tender for five Boeing 737-700 aircraft. This move is a critical component of the airline’s comprehensive restructuring plan, overseen by Knighthood Global Limited, a consultancy led by … read more

• Flights
• 03/06/2025 07:38

Africa’s Aviation Sector Grapples with \$846 Million in Blocked Funds

African aviation faces a significant financial hurdle, with a staggering \$846 million in airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments across the continent. This alarming figure represents a substantial portion of the global total of \$1.3 billion, highlighting the urgent need for policy reforms and … read more