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TAAG Angola Airlines has opened bookings for a new twice-weekly service between Luanda and Praia, Cape Verde, with flights scheduled to begin on 12 December 2026. The route will be operated mainly by Airbus A220-300 aircraft configured with 137 seats. This marks… read more
Air Tanzania has grounded three of its four Airbus A220-300 aircraft due to an ongoing engine shortage, leaving only one A220 in active service. This situation is causing major disruptions to the airline’s regional network, especially on routes connecting the Middle East, East Africa, an… read more
Kenya Airways now ranks as the second-largest state debtor in Kenya, with an outstanding debt of about \$945 million owed to the government. This figure, reported by the latest National Treasury report, highlights the scale of the airline’s financial obligations and the challeng… read more
Kenya is preparing for a major increase in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism in 2027, with the segment projected to grow by 60 per cent next year. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has announced that this growth will be driven by new convention… read more
Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a new bilateral interline agreement that will expand air connectivity across Africa and provide passengers with easier access to international destinations. The agreement, announced by both airlines, covers passenger travel and checked baggage… read more
BON Hotels, a South African hospitality group, has partnered with the privately owned Vida Nova Collection to add three new properties to its network: Vida Nova Retreat in Hout Bay, Cape Town; Vida Nova Kruger in Marloth Park; and Monarch Villas in Mozam… read more
Editor-provided material reports that Paradise Island Resort will open on 1 December 2026, bringing a new luxury accommodation option to Uganda’s Lake Victoria. The 38-unit resort is located on a 19-acre private island about 10 kilometres from Speke Reso… read more
United Nigeria Airlines is preparing for the 2026 festive season by expanding its fleet and increasing flight frequencies, especially on high-demand routes to the South-East and South-South. According to Chief Commercial Officer Adedayo Olawuyi, the airline will deploy l… read more
Editor-provided material reports that the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has commended the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and its Director-General, Dr. Olayiwola Awakan, for leading Nigeria’s return to the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 after several years of inconsistent participat… read more
Dragonfly Aviation Limited (Kenya) has taken delivery of its first CRJ900ER regional jet, becoming the first Kenyan operator of this aircraft type. The aircraft, registered as 2-JUMA (msn 15332), was dry leased from US-based Regional One and arrived at N… read more
TAAG Angola Airlines opens bookings for new Luanda–Praia flights from 12 December 2026
Engine shortage grounds three Air Tanzania Airbus A220-300s, disrupting regional network
Kenya Airways faces $945 million state debt as government plans financial restructuring
Kenya targets 60% MICE tourism growth with new convention centres and incentives for 2027
Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines sign interline agreement to boost Africa and global links
BON Hotels adds three Vida Nova properties in South Africa and Mozambique to its network
Paradise Island Resort to open on Lake Victoria, expanding Uganda’s luxury island options
United Nigeria Airlines boosts festive season flights and explains December fare surge
NANTA hails NTDA and Dr. Awakan for Nigeria’s return to WTM London 2026, urges stronger global prese
Dragonfly Aviation Kenya receives first CRJ900ER, expanding fleet with new regional jet
