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Visitors
and tour operators planning trips to South Africa's iconic
Karoo National Park between 11 and around
25 August 2026 should take note of an important operational update.
South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that its Game
Capture team will be conducting wildlife capture activities within the
p… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is once again at a crossroads, as the
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has
formally called on the National Assembly to scrap the long-standing five
per cent Ticket, Charter and Cargo Sales Charge (TSC) and replace it
with a flat-fee model similar to the Passenger Service Charge collected
b… read more
As
southern Africa steps into spring, Victoria
Falls enters one of its most rewarding periods for
international visitors. September offers a rare combination of warm
sunny days, comfortable evenings, superb wildlife viewing and an almost
complete menu of adventure activities. For sub-Saharan Africa's travel
trade, th… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's flag-bearing private carrier,
FlyCAA (Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation),
has returned its Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft to active duty after
a ten-month stay in South Africa for maintenance and technical work.
The jet has now been ferried back to Kinshasa, restoring much-needed
c… read more
The
global business events calendar is set for one of its biggest
highlights of the year as IBTM World 2026,
part of RX Global, returns to Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 17 to 19
November 2026. For sub-Saharan Africa's MICE professionals, event
planners, corporate travel managers and destination marketing companies,
… read more
Travellers
planning a safari to South Africa's remote and dramatic
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during August
or early September 2026 should take note of a small but important
operational update. South African National Parks (SANParks) has
confirmed a series of temporary maintenance closures affecting two of
the park… read more
West
African aviation is set to welcome a fresh contender.
Guinea is preparing for the operational launch of United
Aviation Services, a newly established privately owned
Guinean airline that is expected to begin commercial flights by the end
of the first half of 2027. The project was announced by Transport
Minister … read more
Algeria's
national carrier, Air Algérie, is stepping
up its investment in professional aviation training through its
dedicated subsidiary, the Algerian National Aeronautical
Academy (ANAA). In an announcement made on 23 July 2026,
the academy confirmed the opening of registrations for a new specialised… read more
Nigeria's
regional aviation landscape continues to gather fresh momentum, and one
of the country's rising carriers is once again at the centre of the
action. Cally Air, the airline owned by
Cross River State and operated under the Air Operator Certificate of
Aero Contractors, has strengthened its fleet with the additio… read more
Belgium's
national carrier, Brussels Airlines, is
preparing for a busy second half of 2026, with several passenger-focused
upgrades set to shape its service offering into next year. The airline
will begin rolling out high-speed Wi-Fi on
the first aircraft in its fleet, reopen its fully renovated lounge… read more
Karoo National Park Stays Open as SANParks Game Capture Operations Begin in August
Nigerian Carriers Push for Overhaul of 5% Ticket Levy as Fuel Costs Cripple Operations
Why September Delivers the Perfect Balance of Falls, Safari and Adventure at Victoria Falls
FlyCAA Brings Airbus A330-300 Back Into Service, Boosting DRC's Regional Aviation Ambitions
IBTM World 2026 Returns to Barcelona with Bigger Tech Showcase and AI-Driven Innovations
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Announces Temporary Camp and Pool Closures for August Upgrades
Guinea's New Airline United Aviation Services to Launch with 10 Aircraft by Mid-2027
Air Algérie Launches New Ground Handling Training to Strengthen North African Aviation Talent
Cally Air Expands Fleet with Second Bombardier CRJ1000 to Boost Nigerian Regional Skies
Brussels Airlines Freezes Long-Haul Growth for 2027, Bets on Wi-Fi and Cabin Overhaul
