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confusing diplomatic tug-of-war is playing out between Dar es Salaam
and Brussels, and African aviation stakeholders would do well to follow
the story closely. Tanzania's Minister of
Transport has publicly declared that the regulatory
obstacles preventing Air Tanzania from
operating within European… read more
A major regulatory shift has
taken hold at every South African border crossing, and travel
professionals across the continent need to bring their clients up to
speed without delay. As of 1 July 2026, the
South African Revenue Service (SARS) now
requires all passengers travelling to and from South Afric… read more
Nigerian carrier
ValueJet is preparing for a decisive leap
forward, and the implications for African aviation could be significant.
The Lagos-based airline has announced plans to introduce
Boeing 737 aircraft into its fleet as part
of a bold strategy to expand capacity, strengthen its regional network,… read more
A powerful new chapter is
opening in Africa's outreach to the Chinese tourism market, and this
time Namibia is leading the charge. A
high-level delegation from the Namibia Tourism Board
(NTB), headed by Chief Executive Officer
Sebulon Chiliho Chicalu, has held strategic
talks with th… read more
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clear signal is emerging from Nairobi that Kenya
Airways is stepping decisively out of its long turnaround
phase and into a new era of measured, purposeful growth. The national
carrier, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under the ticker KQ,
has confirmed that it is evaluating the addition of two or
… read more
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quiet but significant shift is taking place in West Africa's private
aviation sector, and the latest chapter is being written in Ouagadougou.
Kangala Air Express, a privately owned
Burkinabé carrier, has taken delivery of its first Boeing
737 Business Jet, a corporate-configured aircraft that
opens… read more
In a bold move that has captured
the attention of Africa's aviation community, Kenya
Airways has taken the extraordinary step of deploying its
flagship wide-body aircraft, the Boeing
777-300ER, on the busy domestic corridor linking Nairobi
and Mombasa. The rare domestic showcase runs for a strictly lim… read more
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significant new commercial partnership is set to reshape how European
travellers access some of Southern and Eastern Africa's most exciting
destinations. Madrid-based Euroairlines and Zimbabwean
carrier Fastjet have signed a commercial agreement that
is expected to boost connectivity between Europe and several key Af… read more
As
the Southern African winter deepens, Victoria
Falls reveals a completely different personality from the
thundering, mist-shrouded spectacle seen earlier in the year. August
has become one of the most rewarding months to send clients to this
iconic natural wonder straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia,
o… read more
Seychelles
has officially wrapped up its 2025-2026 cruise ship
season on a triumphant note, with the berthing and
departure of the MV Viking Yi Dun from Port Victoria on Saturday, 27
June 2026, marking the final cruise call of the season. The closure
represents another successful chapter for the archipelago's cruise
… read more
Tanzania Insists EU Airspace Barriers Lifted, Yet Brussels Blacklist Keeps Air Tanzania Grounded
South Africa's Mandatory Online Traveller Declaration Now in Force, Reshaping Border Procedures
ValueJet Bets Big on Boeing 737 to Unlock Bold Pan-African Expansion into Kenya and South Africa
Namibia Courts High-End Chinese Travellers in Landmark Tourism Pact with 2027 Delegation Planned
Kenya Airways Eyes Boeing 777 Freighters and Embraer E2 Jets in Bold Growth Pivot
Burkina Faso's Kangala Air Express Receives First Boeing Business Jet, Signalling Sahel Aviation Amb
Euroairlines and Fastjet Seal Deal to Unlock New Europe–Southern Africa Travel Corridors
Victoria Falls in August: Why Dry Season Delivers Africa's Ultimate Adventure Window
Seychelles Closes 2025-2026 Cruise Season With 41 Ship Calls and Bold Sustainability Vision
