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promising development is on the horizon for West African
aviation as Nigeria's rapidly expanding carrier
ValueJet prepares to inaugurate a new
service connecting Lagos and Accra. The daily flights, set to commence
on March 30, 2026, will operate from the
modern terminal at Murtala … read more
British
Airways has announced a substantial increase to its
South Africa operations, with plans to introduce a third daily flight
between London Heathrow and Cape Town International Airport. This
expansion, scheduled to commence in December
2026, represents welcome news for travel professionals
servi… read more
Zambia's
strategic location at the heart of Southern Africa has
long suggested enormous potential for the landlocked nation to serve as a
critical connector between regional economies. Recent infrastructure
investments and ongoing rehabilitation projects indicate that this
potential is now being actively pursued, with … read more
The
City of Polokwane in South Africa's Limpopo
Province has been selected to host the eighth edition of
the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and
Awards, scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 September
2026. This significant announcement positions the provincial capital as
the focal point for continenta… read more
The
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has
granted an Air Operator Certificate to Binani Air Global
Services, formally authorising the carrier to commence
scheduled flight operations within one of Africa's largest and most
dynamic aviation markets.
The certification, issued on 17 March 2026, marks a s… read more
A
strategic interline agreement between Kenya Airways and
South African regional carrier CemAir has been finalised,
creating expanded connectivity options that will benefit travellers
moving between East and Southern Africa. The partnership, signed in
March 2026, represents a significant step toward more integrated air… read more
Kenya
Airways has secured a strategic codeshare agreement with American
carrier JetBlue, significantly expanding connectivity
options between East Africa and multiple destinations across the United
States. The partnership positions Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport as an enhanced gateway linking the African… read more
A
significant aviation milestone has been achieved in
northwestern Nigeria, as the state of
Zamfara witnessed its very first aircraft landing at the newly developed
Gusau International Airport. This historic
moment marks the beginning of a new chapter for a region that has
waited more than thirty yea… read more
The
Nigerian state of Bayelsa is positioning
itself as an emerging destination for business tourism and high-profile
conferences, thanks to a major hospitality development currently
underway in its capital city of Yenagoa. A luxury Radisson
Hotel and Conference Centre is rapidly taking shape,
with of… read more
A
landmark agreement emerging from South Africa's inaugural
Transport Conference has laid out an ambitious vision
for modernising and integrating transport systems across the southern
African region. The document, known as the Johannesburg
Declaration, represents a collective commitment by
multiple n… read more
ValueJet to Launch Daily Lagos-Accra Flights, Boosting West African Connectivity
British Airways Confirms Third Daily London-Cape Town Service for December 2026
Zambia's Transport Upgrades Position Country as Southern Africa's Emerging Logistics Hub
Polokwane to Host Africa's Premier Tourism Industry Gathering in September 2026
Nigeria's Binani Air Cleared for Scheduled Flights in Historic Aviation Milestone
Kenya Airways and CemAir Partnership Unlocks Twenty-Nine African Destinations
Kenya Airways Partners with JetBlue to Unlock American Destinations for African Travellers
Zamfara State Celebrates Historic First Aircraft Landing at New Gusau International Airport
Nigeria's Bayelsa State Eyes Tourism Boom with Five-Star Radisson Hotel Opening in 2026
