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Nigeria's regional
aviation landscape is entering an exciting new chapter as the government
of Sokoto State, in the country's
northwestern corner, has taken delivery of the first two of three
Embraer E145 aircraft destined for its
airline start-up, Caliphate Air. The
carrier is curre… read more
Kenya's tourism sector is preparing for its most
ambitious trade gathering yet, with the 16th edition of
the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) set to welcome more than 10,000
delegates from 40 nations. The milestone event will run from
6 to 8 October 2026 at Uhuru Gardens in
Nairobi, forming a central p… read more
Regional
connectivity within South Africa is set to receive a welcome lift as
CemAir, the country's growing regional
carrier, prepares to expand its schedule out of
Bloemfontein. From 4 August
2026, the airline will roll out two additional weekly
return services, giving passengers mo… read more
A landmark
development for African aviation and diaspora travel has just been
confirmed. Air Transat has announced that
its non-stop service between Montreal and
Dakar will become a permanent year-round operation from
the end of October 2026, cementing what has quickly become one of the
most strategi… read more
A notable shift in the
Central African aviation landscape is unfolding as
Camair-Co, Cameroon's state-owned flag
carrier, adjusts its operational strategy in response to persistent
fleet challenges. The airline has replaced its 90-seat CRJ900, which it
had been operating under a wet-lease agreement with South African
… read more
A
quietly significant shift is taking place in West and Central African
aviation, and it deserves close attention from every travel professional
operating in the region. Air Peace,
Nigeria's largest carrier, has officially launched scheduled flight
services connecting Lagos with four new regional destinations:
… read more
Nigeria's
aviation industry is setting its sights firmly on the global stage,
with sector leaders calling for stronger public-private
partnerships and bold investment in technology as the
twin engines that will drive competitiveness. The message emerged
clearly at the recently held International Conference of
… read more
Etihad Airways is set to
make aviation history on 3 November 2026
with the launch of the first-ever nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and
Calgary, creating a brand-new air bridge between the Middle East and
Western Canada. The route, operated four times weekly using the
state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner… read more
A
moment of alarm at one of West Africa's busiest aviation hubs has been
officially resolved, with the Federal Airports Authority
of Nigeria (FAAN) confirming that no fire broke out at
Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport
(MMIA) in Lagos. The clarification follows an incident
that… read more
Sudan has taken an
important step towards rebuilding its transport backbone with the
reopening of a major railway corridor that had been out of operation for
four years. On 20 July 2026, Sudan's
Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Saif Al-Nasr
Al-Tijani Haroun, received a railway maintenan… read more
Sokoto State Welcomes First Embraer Jets as Caliphate Air Prepares for Nigerian Skies
Magical Kenya Travel Expo Set to Attract Record 10,000 Delegates
CemAir Boosts Bloemfontein Links with Extra Weekly Flights to Durban and George from August
Air Transat Turns Montreal–Dakar into Year-Round Service, Boosting Canada-West Africa Links
Camair-Co Scales Down Capacity as CRJ900 Makes Way for Smaller 50-Seat CRJ200 from CemAir
Air Peace Launches Four New Regional Routes with Trade-First Strategy Rivals Should Study
Nigeria Bets on Ground Handling Excellence and Tech Investment to Lead African Aviation
Etihad Opens Historic Abu Dhabi–Calgary Nonstop, Unlocking Fresh Global Connections for African Trav
FAAN Confirms No Fire at Lagos MMIA Terminal 2 as FM-200 System Triggers Smoke Scare
Sudan Reopens 174km Khartoum–Wad Madani Railway After Four Years, Freight Services Resume
