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African
aviation has scored another remarkable victory on the global stage.
TAAG Angola Airlines has officially been
cleared by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) to deploy its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on
commercial flights within European airspace. The approval signals a
defin… read more
Air Transat, the celebrated Canadian leisure carrier widely
recognised for its multiple Skytrax World's Best Leisure
Airline awards, has officially launched two brand-new
non-stop services connecting Montreal to the African continent for the
2026 summer season. This strategic move is a powerful indicator of
Africa's ri… read more
A
major shake-up is on the horizon for travellers seeking United States
visas across Africa. According to an internal State
Department memo revealed by the Associated Press,
Washington intends to slash the number of embassies and consulates
handling visa applications on the continent from approximately
50 loc… read more
In
a development that will be closely followed across West Africa's
aviation community, Air Côte d'Ivoire has
officially brought one of its Airbus A320neo aircraft back into active
service after nearly a year of storage in France. The repatriation of
the jet marks a significant step for the Ivorian flag carrier, which … 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
Nigeria's
enduring appetite for international travel has come into sharp focus
following revelations that citizens of Africa's most populous nation
spent more than N50 billion on United States visa
applications between 2023 and 2024. The figures, drawn
from an Intelpoint report based on US Department of State data, pai… read more
Uganda has officially broken
ground on the much-anticipated Kidepo International
Airport, a transformative infrastructure project valued
at 72 million US dollars. The new aviation
hub is set to redefine access to one of East Africa's most treasured
wildlife regions, signalling Kampala's determination t… read more
Air
Sénégal has bolstered its operational capacity by
welcoming another Boeing 737-800 into
service through a wet-lease agreement with Lithuanian specialist
GetJet Airlines. This latest fleet addition
underscores the West African carrier's determination to maintain
reliable domestic … read more
Workers
at Senegal's primary ground handling company have mounted fierce
opposition to a government-backed plan that would hand
majority control of their profitable enterprise to the struggling
national airline. The dispute highlights tensions between state
ambitions for aviation consolidation and workforce concerns ab… read more
Ghana
has taken a decisive step towards reinforcing its aviation credentials
with the official launch of construction works for a new interconnecting
concourse at Accra International Airport.
President John Dramani Mahama presided over
the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, 27 April 20… read more
TAAG Angola Cleared by EASA to Fly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Luanda–Lisbon Long-Haul Route
AirTransat new routes into Africa
US Visa Processing in Africa to Be Consolidated into 20 Strategic Hubs
Air Côte d'Ivoire Returns A320neo to Service After Twelve Months on the Ground
Congo to Open Borders Visa-Free to All Africans from January 2027 in Landmark Integration Push
Uganda Launches Construction of Kidepo International Airport in Major Tourism Boost
Air Sénégal Strengthens Regional Network with New Boeing 737-800 Addition
Ghana Breaks Ground on Accra Airport Concourse to Strengthen West African Aviation Hub
