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Nigeria's aviation industry
has received a fresh boost following the unveiling of two newly acquired
Boeing 737-800NG aircraft by United
Nigeria Airlines in Lagos. The development, widely seen as a sign of
growing confidence within the country's airline sector, drew
high-profile industry endorsements, including warm co… read more
Seychelles has taken a
decisive step in reshaping its tourism governance with the official
appointment of a new Board of Directors for the Seychelles
Tourism Board (STB). The move, announced by the Office
of the President, marks a strategic reset for one of the Indian Ocean's
most important economic institutions and ar… read more
Half a century after its tracks
were laid through some of Africa's most difficult terrain to dismantle
colonial trade barriers, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway
Authority (TAZARA) is preparing to mark a milestone that
resonates well beyond the rail sector. The Authority has unveiled a
month-long programme of activities to c… read more
The
Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has reaffirmed
its commitment to expanding the country's air access and global tourism
appeal through active participation in the recently concluded
AviaDev Africa conference, held in
Gaborone, Botswana, from 10 to 12 June 2026. The Namibian delegation,
which included … 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
What
was scheduled as a routine fleet expansion ceremony in Lagos quickly
transformed into a moving celebration of Nigerian heritage, culture and
national pride. United Nigeria Airlines
unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG
aircraft, naming them in honour of two of Anambra State's
most disting… read more
Nigeria's largest
carrier, Air Peace, has scored a major
diplomatic and commercial victory with the approval from Brazil's
National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled passenger,
cargo and mail services to the South American giant. The clearance,
contained in ANAC Ordinance No.
19.449/2026… read more
West
African aviation is set to receive a significant boost as
Emirates prepares to expand its operations
in Ghana with the launch of four additional weekly
flights between Dubai and Accra starting 12
July 2026. The new frequencies will complement the
Dubai-based carrier's existing d… read more
Ghana's Africa
World Airlines Limited (AWA) is preparing to take a
significant leap forward in its operational capability, with ambitious
plans to expand and upgauge its fleet to as many as ten
Embraer E190 regional jets within the next 18 to 24
months. This forward-looking strategy was revealed by the… read more
The UAE's national carrier,
Etihad Airways, has officially relaunched a
series of seasonal non-stop services from its Abu Dhabi
(AUH) hub, with two of these routes carrying significant
weight for the African travel trade. The airline's renewed commitment to
African leisure destinations signals fresh op… read more
Nigeria's Aviation Sector Gains Momentum as United Nigeria Airlines Expands Fleet with Boeing 737-80
Seychelles Tourism Board Returns with New Leadership as Islands Mark 50 Years of Independence
TAZARA marks 50 years with Golden Jubilee programme, unveils corridor transformation agenda
Namibia Strengthens Air Connectivity Drive at AviaDev Africa 2026 in Gaborone
Air Peace Secures Brazil Approval, Slashing Nigeria-South America Travel to Just 7 Hours
Emirates Boosts Accra–Dubai Link with Four New Weekly Flights from 12 July
Africa World Airlines Charts Bold Fleet Expansion with Embraer E190 Jets to Power Regional Growth
Etihad Airways Boosts African Connectivity with Renewed Zanzibar Services from Abu Dhabi
