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Southern
Africa's regional aviation scene continues to evolve rapidly, and
Zambia's leading scheduled carrier Proflight
Zambia is making one of the most significant fleet moves
of the year. The Lusaka-based airline has signed a letter
of intent to acquire three BAe Jetstream 41 turboprops
previously … read more
Central Africa's aviation
landscape is entering an exciting new phase as
FlyGabon, the state-backed Gabonese
carrier, prepares to welcome its very first Boeing aircraft into
service. The addition of a Boeing 737-700,
previously operated by China Southern Airlines, represents a decisive
break from the… read more
Central African aviation is
once again in the spotlight, this time in Gabon, where national carrier
Fly Gabon is navigating a challenging
period after three of its ATR72-600
turboprops were unexpectedly grounded. The situation has significantly
reduced the airline's operational fleet and forced managem… read more
A significant shift is
underway in the skies linking Africa and Europe, one that carries
important implications for travel professionals across the continent.
For the first time in more than fifteen years, Brussels
Airlines is facing direct competition on its lucrative
Brussels–Kinshasa route, as the newly established … read more
Central
Africa's aviation landscape is on the verge of a historic
transformation, with Baba Ahmadou Danpullo,
Francophone Africa's richest billionaire, announcing plans to invest
approximately 500 billion CFA francs, equivalent to around 900 million
US dollars, in the creation of a brand-new airline and two privately
… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo has entered a new era in long-haul
aviation, with Air Congo officially
receiving its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ahead of its highly
anticipated launch of scheduled services to Europe. The historic
delivery took place at Kinshasa's N'djili International Airport on
Tuesday, 30 June 2… read more
Zambia
is moving decisively to reposition Mpulungu
Port as one of the most strategic trade and logistics
gateways along Lake Tanganyika, with a major upgrade programme now
firmly on the drawing board. The port, which is Zambia's only
water-based facility, offers the country direct access to trade flows
with B… read more
African aviation is entering a
new era of fleet renewal and ambitious network expansion, with carriers
across the continent collectively committing to 236 firm
aircraft orders. The latest data offers a fascinating
window into how African Union customers are positioning themselves for
the future, with narrowbody jets do… read more
A
landmark moment has unfolded in African aviation. TAAG –
Linhas Aéreas de Angola has officially launched its
highly anticipated direct service between Luanda and Guangzhou,
positioning itself as the only carrier in Southern Africa offering
nonstop flights to mainland China. The inaugural journey, which covered
roug… read more
In
a watershed moment for African mobility, the Republic of
Congo has confirmed that it will scrap visa requirements
for all African nationals from 1 January
2027. The announcement, made by President Denis Sassou
Nguesso during the African Development Bank's 2026 Annual Meetings in
Brazzaville, trans… read more
Proflight Zambia to grow Jetstream 41 fleet to nine with ex-Eastern Airways aircraft purchase
FlyGabon adds first Boeing 737 to fleet as Gabonese carrier accelerates international expansion
Air Congo Breaks Brussels Airlines' 15-Year Monopoly on Kinshasa Route with Ethiopian-Operated Dream
Cameroon Billionaire Danpullo Stakes \$900 Million on New Airline and Two Private Airports
Zambia Unlocks Mpulungu Port Upgrade and TAZARA Rail Link to Reshape Lake Tanganyika Trade
TAAG Lands in Guangzhou: Angola's Bold Leap Reshapes Africa-Asia Air Connectivity
Congo to Open Borders Visa-Free to All Africans from January 2027 in Landmark Integration Push
