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Nigeria's aviation regulator is intensifying its efforts to deepen collaboration with airport operators and industry stakeholders across the country's Southwest region. The Regional Manager of the Lagos Office of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mrs. Bukola Teriba, has publicly commended the cordial working relations… read more
Ethiopian Airlines has once again solidified its dominance in African aviation, walking away with the coveted title of Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards. This remarkable achievement marks the ninth consecutive year that the Addis Ababa-based carrier has claimed the top prize, reinforcing its … read more
African aviation is soaring to new heights in 2026, propelled by ambitious fleet renewals, bold route expansions and sharpened focus on passenger experience across the continent's leading hubs. The freshly released Skytrax 2026 World Airline Awards have delivered a fascinating snapshot of the carriers shaping the future of Afric… read more
South Africa's tourism landscape has just received a transformative boost with the official opening of the country's first-ever Club Med Beach & Safari Resort in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. Valued at more than R2 billion, the development is being hailed as the single largest hospitality investment in South Afric… read more
Ghana continues to strengthen its position on the African mobility map, with the country's passport now ranked 13th out of 54 African nations according to the latest Passport Reports data. Ghanaian passport holders enjoy access to an impressive 71.7 percent of African destinations without needing to secure a vis… read more
Etihad Airways is preparing to redefine what premium ground experience means in modern aviation, unveiling an ambitious next-generation global lounge concept that will make its worldwide debut at London Heathrow in summer 2027. The move marks the opening chapter of a much broader expansion of Etihad lounges acro… read more
Cape Town has once again captured the global travel spotlight, with the charming coastal village of Kalk Bay on the False Bay coast being named one of the world's 40 coolest neighbourhoods for 2026 by leading international lifestyle publication Time Out. Ranked at an impressive 31st position, Ka… read more
Mozambique has taken a decisive step to reshape its aviation landscape, officially upgrading Pemba and Vilankulo to international airport status. The two facilities now join Maputo, Beira and Nacala as formally recognised international gateways within the country's aviation network, a move that carries substanti… read more
Cape Verde's rapidly evolving domestic aviation scene has taken another significant step forward with CVsky — the commercial brand of state-owned Linhas Aéreas de Cabo Verde (LACV) — moving decisively to bolster its inter-island capacity through the addition of a leased ATR 72-200. The move resp… read more
West African aviation has taken another confident step forward with Africa World Airlines (AWA) commencing the ferry flight of its very first Embraer E190, marking a defining moment in the Ghanaian carrier's fleet modernisation journey. The aircraft, which departed Astana on Friday, is scheduled to arrive in Acc… read more
NCAA Strengthens Southwest Aviation Oversight With Ibadan and Iperu Airport Engagement Drive
Ethiopian Airlines Clinches Ninth Straight SKYTRAX Crown as Africa's Top Carrier
Africa's Top 10 Airlines Revealed: Skytrax 2026 Rankings Reshape Continental Aviation
Club Med Debuts in South Africa with Landmark R2 Billion KwaZulu-Natal Resort
Ghana's Passport Climbs to 13th in Africa With 71.7% Continental Access, New Report Reveals
Etihad Unveils Bold New Global Lounge Vision With Heathrow to Debut Beyond Borders Design in 2027
Cape Town's Kalk Bay Crowned Among World's 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods for 2026 by Time Out
Mozambique Elevates Pemba and Vilankulo to International Airport Status in Major Aviation Reform
CVsky Strengthens Cape Verde Inter-Island Network With Leased ATR 72-200 Reinforcement
Africa World Airlines Welcomes First Embraer E190 as Ghana Cements Regional Aviation Ambitions
