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Busy
Bee Congo has expanded its turboprop fleet with the
acquisition of a dedicated cargo-configured Fokker
50 aircraft, reinforcing the carrier's freight operations
across the Democratic Republic of the
Congo. This latest addition bolsters the airline's
logistics capabilities at a t… read more
Air
Côte d'Ivoire has pushed back the launch of its
anticipated Abidjan to Beirut service for a second time, with the
inaugural flight now scheduled for June
2026. The repeated postponement of this route highlights
the complex realities facing African carriers as they pursue ambitious
long-haul expan… read more
The
Republic of Congo's aviation landscape
stands on the brink of significant transformation as a new privately
backed airline prepares to commence commercial operations, introducing
competition on the country's most vital domestic air corridor.
Brazza Airlines, supported by French
investment interes… read more
Trade
unions representing workers at Congo
Airways have issued urgent demands for the resumption of
commercial operations, marking a turbulent milestone as the
Democratic Republic of the Congo's national
carrier approaches one full year without conducting a single flight.
The airline's last scheduled… read more
A
routine evening arrival into Abuja
transformed into an operational challenge for United
Nigeria Airlines when a bird strike disrupted the landing
sequence of Flight UN0579, triggering immediate safety protocols that
have now removed the aircraft from service and placed pressure on the
carrier's dom… read more
The
southern African nation of Zimbabwe is
gearing up to host one of the continent's most anticipated commercial
gatherings later this month. The Zimbabwe International
Trade Fair, now in its sixty-sixth year, has attracted a
remarkable level of interest from businesses across the region and
beyond. … read more
WTM
Africa 2026 has moved beyond its opening fanfare into
substantive territory, with conversations across the Cape
Town International Convention Centre reflecting a
fundamental shift in how the continent's tourism sector must present
itself to the world. The gathering has evolved into more than a
ma… read more
Ghana
has delivered a powerful statement of intent at WTM
Africa in Cape Town, outlining an ambitious vision
centred on continental collaboration, business tourism expansion and the
creation of compelling visitor experiences throughout every month of
the calendar year. The West African nation's delegat… read more
Travel
professionals preparing client itineraries for Namibia's
spectacular self-drive routes must factor in an ongoing
operational challenge that shows no signs of resolution. Fuel shortages
at camps operated by Namibia Wildlife
Resorts have persisted since early 2025 and continue to
affect logistic… read more
One
of the most overlooked yet essential details when preparing clients for
cross-border journeys through Southern
Africa involves something remarkably simple: electrical
plug compatibility. While conversations about visas, vaccinations and
vehicle transfers do… read more
Busy Bee Congo Strengthens Cargo Capabilities with Latest Fokker 50 Acquisition
Air Côte d'Ivoire Postpones Beirut Service Again as Expansion Strategy Faces Reality
Private Carrier Brazza Airlines Set to Challenge Congo's State Flag Carrier ECAir
Congo Airways Staff Demand Flight Resumption After Year-Long Grounding and Unpaid Wages
Fifth Bird Strike This Year Grounds United Nigeria Aircraft as Wildlife Risks Persist
Zimbabwe Trade Fair 2026 Draws Record Exhibitor Numbers and Enhanced Flight Links
WTM Africa 2026 Demands African Tourism Prove Its Worth Beyond Glossy Promises
Fuel Crisis at Namibia's National Park Camps Demands Smart Safari Planning
Southern Africa's Varied Plug Systems Demand Smart Packing Advice for Clients
