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In
a decision that has captured the attention of the global aviation
community, Air India has appointed
Tewolde Gebremariam, the former Group Chief
Executive of Ethiopian Airlines, as its new Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director. The announcement, made this week by the Tata
Group-owned carri… read more
Etihad Airways is set to
make aviation history on 3 November 2026
with the launch of the first-ever nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and
Calgary, creating a brand-new air bridge between the Middle East and
Western Canada. The route, operated four times weekly using the
state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner… read more
Emirates
has once again raised the bar for onboard comfort, becoming the first
airline in the world to introduce the innovative U-Dream
headrest in its Economy Class cabins. This significant
investment promises to transform the long-haul experience for millions
of travellers, and it holds particular re… read more
Berlin
has taken a bold leap forward in urban mobility with the launch of its
brand-new Urbanliner tram, a striking
50-metre-long vehicle that officially began commercial service on
Wednesday, 15 July 2026. Manufactured by
Alstom for the city's public transport
operator BVG, this nex… read more
The
global airline distribution landscape is undergoing a quiet but
profound transformation, and the latest figures released by the
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) tell a
story that African travel professionals cannot afford to ignore. In the
first half of 2026, U.S.-based travel agencies processed a staggering
… read more
In
a strategic move that signals continued confidence in the South Asian
market, Emirates will launch a second daily Airbus A350
service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August 2026.
This aircraft upgrade replaces the Boeing 777 that has been operating
flight EK648/EK649, effectively doubling the number of daily servic… read more
A quietly significant
breakthrough has emerged in the world of airline distribution, and while
it may appear technical at first glance, its implications for the
African travel trade are very real.
Travelport has expanded its
Air Canada NDC integration by enabling
consultants to fully service prepaid … read more
Qatar Airways has
officially resumed secure operations and is moving full steam ahead with
an ambitious network restoration plan that will see the Doha-based
carrier serving more than 160 destinations
worldwide this summer. After scaling its operations back
up since March 2026, when it initially restarted services to o… read more
In
a move that signals the rapid evolution of route networks linking the
Gulf with emerging markets, Etihad Airways
has confirmed it will double its operations between Abu Dhabi and Kabul
beginning 15 July 2026. The decision comes
barely four months after the carrier first launched the route, with
pa… read more
Qatar
Airways has announced plans to extend its global reach
into South America with the introduction of services to Bogota,
Colombia, and Caracas, Venezuela, commencing in July. This expansion
adds two significant destinations to the Doha-based carrier's already
extensive network, creating fresh connectivity options t… read more
African Aviation Icon Tewolde Gebremariam Named Air India Chief in Landmark Move
Etihad Opens Historic Abu Dhabi–Calgary Nonstop, Unlocking Fresh Global Connections for African Trav
Emirates Elevates Economy Comfort with World-First U-Dream Headrest Roll-Out Across Fleet
Berlin Debuts 50-Metre Urbanliner Tram: A Mobility Milestone with Lessons for Africa
NDC Adoption Reshapes Global Airline Distribution as U.S. Ticket Sales Break Records
Travelport unlocks Air Canada Flight Pass servicing inside Smartpoint, easing pressure on consultant
Qatar Airways restores African routes and global network reach, expanding service to over 160 destin
