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On
Wednesday, an Arik Air Boeing 737-700 aircraft operating a domestic
flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt was forced to divert to Benin City
due to a technical incident involving the aircraft’s left engine. The
flight, registered as 5N-MJF and operating as Flight W3 740, experienced
a loud bang from the left engine while descend… read more
Sabre
Central and West Africa (CWA) has launched a bold new logistics
initiative in partnership with Transglobal Africa
(TGA), aiming to empower travel businesses across the
region to access fresh revenue streams in the booming air freight
sector. The collaboration, which was unveiled during a Sabre–TGA pilot
webinar… read more
South Africa has embarked on a
significant journey of geographic renaming that directly impacts
travelers, tourism marketing, and travel logistics across the country.
The government officially gazetted a series of key name changes in the
Government Gazette No. 54101 on 6 February
2026, issued by the Department o… read more
In
a significant development for West Africa’s aviation sector,
Travelport, a global leader in multi-source
travel content, has secured a multi-year content distribution agreement
with Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s largest
airline and a dominant force across West Africa. This partnership
promises to e… read more
South
Africa’s aviation sector is witnessing significant fleet developments
as two key players, Global Aviation and FlySafair, make notable
additions to their aircraft rosters. These expansions reflect distinct
strategies aimed at addressing the rising demand for domestic and
regional air travel while keeping operati… read more
United Nigeria Airlines is set to
mark a significant milestone in its growth trajectory by introducing its
first widebody aircraft operation in July 2026. The Nigerian carrier
will deploy an Airbus A330 leased from
Turkish airline Air Anka Airlines Inc under
a wet-lease agreement. This strategic… read more
Proflight Zambia, the country’s
leading domestic airline, is set to enhance regional connectivity with
the introduction of new direct flights to Mansa, Ndola, and Solwezi,
commencing in early March 2026. This expanded schedule aims to support
growing travel demand within Zambia and improve seamless connections to
key busin… read more
In
a significant stride for the global travel distribution landscape, five
prominent travel technology companies have recently integrated with
Sabre Mosaic Travel Marketplace, unlocking a
wealth of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from over 40
airlines. Among these innovators is Germany’s ypsilo… read more
South
Africa’s aviation landscape is set for a significant shift as
Harith General Partners, a leading
infrastructure investor, has entered into an agreement to acquire full
ownership of FlySafair, the country’s
largest low-cost airline. This move marks a major milestone in Harith’s
strategy to expan… read more
Visitors
to Table Mountain National Park in Cape
Town should prepare for an important update to the park’s entry
procedures starting 10 February 2026. South African
National Parks (SANParks) has introduced a mandatory
indemnity form requirement at all park gates as part of a broader
initiative to imp… read more
Arik Air Flight Diverts to Benin City Following Engine Incident; All Passengers Safe
Sabre CWA Partners with Transglobal Africa to Tap into Nigeria's \$8 Billion Air Freight Market
South Africa’s Historic Towns and Routes Receive Official New Names: What This Means for Travel Plan
Air Peace and Travelport Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost West African Aviation Connectivity
South African Airlines Expand Fleets Amid Growing Domestic Demand
United Nigeria Airlines to Launch First Widebody Operation with Wet-Leased Airbus A330 from Air Anka
Proflight Zambia Expands Domestic Network with New Flights to Mansa, Ndola, and Solwezi Starting Mar
Sabre Mosaic Boosts NDC Access with Five Leading Travel Tech Providers Including Ypsilon.net
Harith General Partners to Acquire FlySafair, Strengthening South Africa’s Aviation Sector
New Entry Protocols at Table Mountain National Park to Enhance Visitor Verification
