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The Nigerian regional carrier Enugu
Air is poised for a significant expansion, following the
announcement by Enugu State Governor Peter Ndubuisi
Mbah that 14 new aircraft will be added to the airline’s
fleet in the coming year. This bold move, outlined in the state’s
2026–2028 budget proposal, is posit… read more
Nigerian carrier Ibom Air is set
to make a significant leap in its regional strategy by adding two or
three new Central African destinations in 2025. This move builds on its
current network, which includes six domestic Nigerian cities and its
sole existing intra-African route between Lagos and
Accra. T… read more
Ethiopian Airlines is set to
bolster its Middle East presence by introducing a new service to
Jizan in early 2026, further expanding its
footprint within Saudi Arabia. With this addition, the airline will now
serve a total of five destinations in Saudi
Arabia, reinforcing its strategic… read more
The Lufthansa Group, one of the
world’s leading airline conglomerates, is ushering in a new era with a
refreshed brand identity designed to highlight its collective strength
and enhance visibility for customers worldwide—including the
fast-growing African aviation market. The revamped branding strategy
consolidates ser… read more
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has
unveiled a comprehensive plan to train over 200 young people in diverse
areas of the tourism and hospitality industries, aiming to strengthen
youth participation and entrepreneurship within the sector. The
announcement was made during the Jamhuri Week
celebrations held… read more
The Ghana Tourism Development Company
(GTDC) is charting a new course for the country’s tourism
industry, reporting impressive early results from a suite of digital
initiatives and experiential products rolled out this year. At a recent
briefing in Accra, GTDC’s leadership outlined not just the progress of
current prog… read more
This June marks a transformative moment for transatlantic
connectivity as Royal Air Maroc prepares to
launch the first-ever nonstop passenger service from Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Africa. The new
route, connecting LAX with Mohammed V International
Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, … read more
Excitement is building along Durban’s iconic Golden Mile as the
eThekwini Municipality unveils plans for a R1 billion
redevelopment of the former Durban Funworld site into a
state-of-the-art amusement park, set to open its doors in 2027. This
ambitious project, spearheaded by Masithu Consulting and
Project Mana… read more
The aviation sector across Africa and the Middle East is facing
a mounting crisis as airline funds totaling \$1.2 billion
remain trapped under government controls as of the end
of October 2025. This staggering figure, released by the International
Air Transport Association (IATA), underscores the persistent challenge
o… read more
The
International Air Transport Association
(IATA) has projected that African airlines will generate
just \$0.2 billion in net profit in 2026, a
figure that starkly contrasts with the record-breaking performance
expected from the global airline industry. While the world’s carriers
are set to enjoy un… read more