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Nigeria's
aviation sector is set for another exciting boost as Ibom
Air prepares to take delivery of its third
Airbus A220-300 as early as next week. The new aircraft
is scheduled to arrive from Airbus Canada's facility in
Montréal-Mirabel, bringing the airline's total fleet to
… read more
Kruger National Park's road
networkremains one of the strongest reasons the reserve
continues to be Africa's most celebrated self-drive safari destination.
Stretching over 2,000 kilometres of designated tourist
roads, the network links the main rest camps through
tarred routes while offering coun… read more
Cabo
Verde's aviation sector could be on the verge of a significant
transformation, as Swiss aviation firm Moov
holds high-level discussions with the government of the archipelago
nation about a potential partnership involving the struggling national
carrier, Cabo Verde Airlines (TACV). The
talks com… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's aviation sector is facing one of its
most challenging moments in recent memory, as national carrier
Congo Airways finds itself in serious
difficulty. All of the airline's aircraft are currently grounded due to a
combination of operational, technical and financial
problems… read more
West
Africa's aviation landscape is preparing for another exciting
transformation, as the Government of
Liberia officially launches an international tender for
the comprehensive development and expansion of Roberts
International Airport in Monrovia. The project,
structured under a 25-year con… read more
Nigeria's aviation industry
continues to feel the weight of the recent industrial action, with
Air Peace now revealing the full scale of
the damage caused by the picketing of its operations. The airline has
disclosed losses exceeding ₦2 billion in a single
day, describing the disruption as unlawful, vi… read more
East
Africa's aviation technology landscape has just taken a bold new turn,
as Air Tanzania officially confirms its
decision to partner with Sabre Corporation
for a sweeping overhaul of its passenger service systems. Announced on
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, the agreement is
designed to … read more
Travellers moving between Malawi
and South Africa are set to enjoy greater flexibility and improved
scheduling options, as Malawi Airlines
prepares to launch an additional direct service between
Lilongwe and Johannesburg. The new flights
will take off from 24 August 2026, marking
ano… read more
Nigeria's
aviation industry is once again facing turbulent times as
Air Peace, the country's largest domestic
carrier, confirms significant disruptions to its flight operations
following an ongoing industrial action by major labour unions. The
situation is causing considerable inconvenience to travellers moving
throu… read more
Africa's largest airline group is
set for a period of steady leadership, as Ethiopian
Airlines has officially extended the tenure of its Group
Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew
Bekele, until August 2027.
The decision brings much-needed clarity after months of speculation
surround… read more
Ibom Air to Receive Third Airbus A220-300 Next Week, Fleet Grows to Ten Aircraft
Kruger National Park's road network
Swiss Firm Moov Eyes Cabo Verde Airlines Stake in Bold Atlantic Gateway Aviation Plan
Congo Airways Grounded: DRC's National Carrier Battles Financial and Technical Storms
Liberia Opens Bidding for Roberts International Airport Expansion Under 25-Year Concession Deal
Air Peace Suffers ₦2 Billion Loss From Union Picketing, Vows Legal Action Over Court Order Breach
Air Tanzania Picks Sabre to Modernise Passenger Systems and Embrace Next-Generation Retailing
Malawi Airlines Adds New Afternoon Lilongwe–Johannesburg Flights From 24 August 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Extends CEO Mesfin Tasew's Tenure to 2027, Steadying Africa's Aviation Giant
