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In
a decision that has captured the attention of the global aviation
community, Air India has appointed
Tewolde Gebremariam, the former Group Chief
Executive of Ethiopian Airlines, as its new Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director. The announcement, made this week by the Tata
Group-owned carri… read more
Chad's
ambitious private carrier, Royal Airways,
is stepping up its continental growth plans with the imminent arrival of
a second Embraer ERJ145XR regional jet.
The move signals a decisive push into new markets and reflects the
airline's determination to reposition N'Djamena as a serious aviation
cr… read more
Uganda
Airlines has taken another confident stride in its continental growth
journey with the unveiling of scheduled direct flights to
Accra in Ghana and Kigali in Rwanda. The
announcement, made in Kampala, signals a fresh chapter for the national
carrier as it works to unlock new opportunities in travel, trade … read more
In
a decisive move that reinforces its ambition to become a genuine
pan-African connector, Uganda Airlines has
officially announced the addition of two strategic destinations to its
growing network. The national carrier will begin serving
Accra, Ghana with four weekly flights from 27 October
2026, fo… read more
Nigeria's
commercial aviation industry is bracing for a major transformation as
Etihad Airways officially prepares to
resume daily passenger operations between Abu Dhabi International
Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The UAE
flag carrier has confirmed that its long-awaited return to West Afr… read more
Nigeria's
premium private aviation sector has reached a defining moment as
XEJet Limited, one of the country's most
recognisable boutique carriers, has officially welcomed its
first-ever Boeing Business Jet into its
expanding fleet. The arrival of the aircraft signals a bold new chapter
for the Lagos… read more
The
African aviation landscape is preparing for a fresh chapter as
Namibia Air, the proposed national carrier
of Namibia, moves closer to its long-anticipated launch. The airline has
revealed plans to invest approximately US\$36
million in acquiring a fleet of seven Embraer aircraft,
marking a signif… read more
In a significant move that
signals the growing ambition of West African carriers, Nigerian airline
ValueJet has secured a landmark charter
agreement with Angolan operator Heli
Malongo, marking the Lagos-based company's first
substantial commercial footprint outside West Africa. Under the terms of
the… read more
Uganda Airlines is navigating one
of the most challenging chapters in its brief history, with its
interim Chief Executive Officer Girma Wake
openly attributing the recent grounding of several aircraft to serious
maintenance shortcomings identified soon after he assumed leadership in
February. The revelations she… read more
Nigeria's
position as one of Africa's most influential aviation markets is set to
receive a substantial lift as Etihad
Airways intensifies its preparations for a return to
Lagos. The United Arab Emirates flag carrier has taken a decisive
commercial step by appointing APG Nigeria
as its General Sales … read more
African Aviation Icon Tewolde Gebremariam Named Air India Chief in Landmark Move
Royal Airways Adds Second Embraer Jet as Chadian Carrier Sets Sights on West Africa
Uganda Airlines Opens New Skies to Accra and Kigali in Bold African Network Push
Etihad's Lagos Comeback and APG Alliance Set to Reshape Nigeria's Aviation Landscape
XEJet Elevates Nigerian Skies with Landmark Boeing Business Jet Acquisition
Namibia Air Sets Sights on Skies with US\$36 Million Embraer Fleet Investment
ValueJet Expands Into Angola With Strategic CRJ900 Charter Deal Serving Offshore Oil Industry
