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Mozambique
is making one of its boldest moves yet in the aviation sphere, placing
air transport firmly at the centre of its long-term economic strategy.
The government has unveiled a sweeping \$710 million
investment plan aimed at modernising airports, upgrading
airspace systems and dramatically improving connectivity … read more
A remarkable trend is reshaping
Nigeria's aviation sector, with at least four state governments
collectively investing an estimated N500
billion into the establishment and operation of their own
airlines over the past seven years. The states leading this bold shift,
namely Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Enugu and
Ba… 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
Nigeria's organised tour
operating sector is gearing up for a defining moment as the
Nigerian Association of Tour Operators
(NATOP) prepares to inaugurate its first-ever national
secretariat and host its 10th Annual General Meeting from 8
to 10 July in Lagos. The landmark gathering will draw
together… read more
Zambia
has been confirmed as the host country for AviaDev Africa
2027, the continent's only dedicated air service
development conference, in a landmark announcement that places the
Southern African nation firmly at the centre of Africa's evolving
aviation conversation. The decision, made in partnership with
Z… 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 significant humanitarian operation that highlights the growing
intersection between aviation, diplomacy and citizen welfare across the
African continent, Air Peace Limited has
successfully evacuated 262 Nigerian nationals from South Africa. The
operation, carried out in partnership with the Federal Government of
… read more
A
fresh dispute is brewing in Nigeria's aviation
sector as the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) presses
the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to overhaul the way it
collects its 5 per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) and
Cargo Sales Charge (CSC). The carriers want the regulator
to bill passenge… read more
In
a move that could signal a fresh chapter for one of Africa's most
historically rich yet underexplored destinations, Sudanese
Prime Minister Kamil Idris has reaffirmed the commitment
of the so-called Government of Hope to revitalising both the education
and tourism sectors of the country. The pledge was made during
… read more
Tanzania
has once again positioned itself at the forefront of global tourism
diplomacy, reaffirming its commitment to deeper international
cooperation following its participation in the 126th
Executive Council Meeting of UN Tourism, held in Toledo,
Spain. The high-level gathering brought together tourism ministers,
a… read more