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Emirates has reached a defining
moment in one of aviation's most ambitious cabin transformation
programmes, with the Dubai-based carrier confirming that
100 wide-body aircraft have now been fully
refurbished at its Emirates Engineering hangars. The
completed fleet comprises 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing
777s… read more
Tanzania's
aviation authorities have delivered an important update that could
reshape the country's long-term connectivity picture. Officials say they
have addressed the technical and regulatory
concerns that previously prevented Tanzanian-certified
airlines from operating in European airspace, a claim that carries
s… read more
Southern
Africa's regional aviation scene continues to evolve rapidly, and
Zambia's leading scheduled carrier Proflight
Zambia is making one of the most significant fleet moves
of the year. The Lusaka-based airline has signed a letter
of intent to acquire three BAe Jetstream 41 turboprops
previously … read more
Central Africa's aviation
landscape is entering an exciting new phase as
FlyGabon, the state-backed Gabonese
carrier, prepares to welcome its very first Boeing aircraft into
service. The addition of a Boeing 737-700,
previously operated by China Southern Airlines, represents a decisive
break from the… read more
Spain
has officially confirmed its 2026 visa
policy, opening the door for citizens of eight African
nations to enter the country without the traditional Schengen visa
hurdle. Under the updated framework, holders of ordinary passports from
Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mauritius,
Seychelles, Cape Verde… read more
Good news is flowing out of
South Africa's Klein Karoo region as the
celebrated Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn have
officially reopened to the public, restoring one of the most iconic
stops on the Garden Route itinerary. After a challenging two-month
closure caused by a major rockfall and storm damage, th… read more
The
Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles has
strengthened its tourism leadership with the appointment of
Mrs Maria Azemia as the new Deputy Chief
Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB). The
announcement, made by the Office of the President, signals a fresh
chapter for one of Africa… read more
Duwisib Castle in southern Namibia remains
closed to visitors, and industry professionals arranging
self-drive itineraries through the region are urged to update their
client briefings accordingly. Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state
entity responsible for managing the property on behalf of the Namibian
governmen… read more
Tanzania has firmly cemented its
position as one of Africa's most powerful tourism economies, with the
sector generating a record 4.41 billion US dollars in
2025, equivalent to roughly 11.598 trillion Tanzanian
shillings. The latest figures, drawn from the International Visitors'
Exit Survey (IVES) 2025, reveal a count… read more
Rwanda's tourism marketing machine
has just delivered one of the boldest strokes in African destination
branding to date. On Tuesday, 14 July 2026,
Visit Rwanda and English Premier League club Aston Villa officially
unveiled a landmark global partnership that will place the
Visit Rwanda logo on the front of the… read more
Emirates hits 100-aircraft retrofit milestone as premium cabin revolution reshapes long-haul flying
Tanzania says EU flight barriers resolved, but airlines still grounded on Europe safety list
Proflight Zambia to grow Jetstream 41 fleet to nine with ex-Eastern Airways aircraft purchase
FlyGabon adds first Boeing 737 to fleet as Gabonese carrier accelerates international expansion
Spain unlocks visa-free access for eight African nations in landmark 2026 entry policy
Cango Caves reopens: Klein Karoo's underground icon welcomes visitors back after rockfall closure
Seychelles Tourism Board welcomes Maria Azemia as new Deputy CEO to steer destination growth
Duwisib Castle in Namibia remains closed until further notice
Rwanda scores big: Visit Rwanda lands historic Aston Villa front-of-shirt deal in tourism power play
