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
Air
Congo is preparing to make a bold entry into the long-haul aviation
market, with plans to launch direct services between
Kinshasa and Brussels through an innovative
ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) arrangement with
Ethiopian Airlines. The development
promises to reshape con… read more
A
rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic
Republic of Congo has prompted neighbouring countries to
implement significant travel restrictions, creating immediate challenges
for tourism operators and travel businesses across East and Central
Africa. The World Health Organisation has elevated its risk assessment… read more
Air
Congo has taken delivery of its second brand-new ATR 72-600 turboprop
aircraft, marking another significant milestone in the
rapid expansion of the Democratic Republic of Congo's emerging national
carrier. The delivery ceremony, held at N'Djili International Airport in
Kinshasa on 30 April 2026, brings the airline'… read more
A new chapter in Central African
aviation is unfolding as Air Congo readies
itself for its inaugural long-haul operation, with plans to connect the
Democratic Republic of Congo directly to the heart of Europe. This
ambitious move positions the young carrier as a serious contender in
intercontinental travel and opens fr… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's aviation
landscape is poised for significant transformation as Air
Congo advances plans to strengthen both domestic connectivity and
international reach. The carrier is preparing to receive two ATR 72-600
turboprop aircraft while simultaneously working toward inaugurating its
first … read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's national carrier is taking
delivery of two new turboprop aircraft this week as it
continues building momentum toward its first long-haul European service.
The developments mark significant progress for an airline that has
moved rapidly from concept to operational reality in partnershi… read more
The
Democratic Republic of the Congo's aviation
landscape is witnessing yet another pivotal shift as Mont
Gabaon Airlines moves swiftly to restore its operational capacity. The
Goma-based carrier has secured a six-month ACMI lease
agreement for a Boeing 737-400 aircraft, a strategic
decision prompted… read more
International
connectivity to Zimbabwe is set to
strengthen significantly as Etihad Airways
prepares to launch scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Harare. The
UAE national carrier has confirmed that flights will commence on
24 March 2027, operating three times weekly
and forming… read more
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Air Congo Takes Delivery of First Dreamliner as Kinshasa-Brussels Long-Haul Era Begins
Zambia Unlocks Mpulungu Port Upgrade and TAZARA Rail Link to Reshape Lake Tanganyika Trade
Ebola Emergency Triggers East African Travel Restrictions as WHO Declares Maximum Risk
Mont Gabaon Airlines Secures Boeing 737-400 Lease to Resume DRC Domestic Flights
Etihad Airways Confirms Abu Dhabi-Harare Service from March 2027
