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South
Africa's aviation sector is watching a developing fuel supply issue
that could have knock-on effects for airlines and passengers moving
through OR Tambo International Airport
(JNB), the busiest airport on the African continent. An
unplanned shutdown at Sasol's National Petroleum Refiners
of South Africa… read more
The
tourism sector across West Africa is set for a significant
institutional upgrade. The Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a new framework
designed to strengthen the organisation, representation and regional
influence of tourism business associations, a move that could reshape
how the pr… read more
A
closely watched aviation corruption case in Mauritius has taken a
decisive turn. The Port-Louis District Court has struck
out the provisional money laundering charge against
Sattar Hajee Abdoula, the former
provisional administrator of Air Mauritius and Chief Executive Officer
of Grant Thornton (Ad… read more
Ethiopia
is fast becoming the stage on which two of the world's largest
economies are competing for influence in African aviation. The country's
ambitious Bishoftu International Airport
(BIA), envisioned as a new continental hub, has attracted
intense attention from both the United States and China, with the
project'… read more
Mozambique's
flag carrier has entered a new chapter. Linhas Aéreas de
Moçambique (LAM) has officially begun operating under the
fresh commercial identity of Air
Mozambique, marking the milestone with the inaugural
service of a newly delivered Embraer 190 aircraft on 14 August. The move
signals the mo… read more
The
Gambia is intensifying its efforts to secure a larger share of
Nigeria's lucrative travel market, with the Gambia Tourism
Board (GTBoard) confirming its participation in the 2026
edition of the Akwaaba Travel Market in
Lagos. Scheduled for 13 to 15 September
2026, this influentia… read more
Southern
Africa's aviation map is about to gain an important new line as
Airlink prepares to launch the first-ever
direct scheduled air service between Gqeberha in the
Eastern Cape and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
(MQP) in Mbombela. Beginning on 16 November
2026, the route… read more
Nigeria's aviation landscape is set for an exciting new chapter
as Caliphate Air, the airline backed by
the Sokoto State Government, has officially taken delivery of its first
Embraer E190 aircraft in Abuja. This latest
addition joins the three ERJ145 regional jets already stationed in the
country, mov… read more
Africa's
largest aviation group has taken yet another confident stride forward,
as Ethiopian Airlines welcomes the delivery
of its 28th Boeing 737 MAX 8 into its
ever-growing fleet. This latest addition reinforces the carrier's short-
and medium-haul capabilities at a moment when regional and
interna… read more
Starting
1st September 2026, Emirates will bring a
fresh wave of comfort to travellers flying between Mauritius and Dubai,
with the introduction of its celebrated Premium Economy
cabin on two of the three daily services connecting the
Indian Ocean island to the airline's global hub. This move reflects … read more
OR Tambo jet fuel supply under pressure as Sasol's Natref refinery hits unplanned shutdown
ECOWAS unveils bold new framework to reshape West Africa's tourism business landscape
Air Mauritius laundering case collapses as court clears ex-administrator Sattar Abdoula
Bishoftu Airport puts Ethiopia at centre of US–China race for Africa's aviation future
LAM rebrands as Air Mozambique with maiden Embraer 190 flight from Maputo
Gambia Targets Nigerian Market with Bold MICE Push at Akwaaba 2026 in Lagos
Airlink Unlocks Direct Skies Between Gqeberha and Kruger Region from November 2026
Sokoto-Backed Caliphate Air Welcomes First Embraer E190 as 2026 Launch Nears
Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Fleet Power with 28th Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery
Emirates Elevates Mauritius Route with Premium Economy and Deploys A350 to Kuala Lumpur
