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Transport
Ministers from across West Africa’s regional body, ECOWAS, convened in Lomé
in November 2024 to tackle the high cost of air travel in the region. The
meeting focused heavily on reducing taxes and fees on international plane
tickets, with a pledge to implement reforms by January 1, 2026, to make air… read more
Zambia
Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced the temporary closure of the Departure
Lounge in Terminal 1 at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka.
This closure is part of an ongoing renovation project aimed at enhancing
passenger experience and upgrading the facility to modern stan… read more
African air
traffic is on the rise, but growth opportunities continue to be constrained by infrastructure
challenges, according to Ali Tounsi, Secretary General of ACI Africa. Speaking
during an African Airlines Association (AFRAA) webinar, Tounsi
emphasized the need for stronger government engagement, regional cooperation,
… read more
Cape
Town International Airport (CPT), one of Africa’s busiest travel hubs, has faced a challenging week with power
outages and a technical runway incident causing delays and disruptions to
flight operations. These issues have highlighted the importance of resilient
infrastructure and contingency planning at… read more
Air
Seychelles has completed its seasonal operations to Reunion Island, which ran
from 30 December 2024 to 18 January 2025, successfully connecting two
breathtaking island destinations. During this period, the airline carried
nearly 500 passengers across eight rotations, reflecting robust demand and
growing travel interest bet… read more
On January
21, 2025, an Antonov An-26 cargo aircraft operated by Air Kasai
(registration 9S-AYN) was involved in a runway overrun incident at Kongolo
Airfield (FZRQ) in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The aircraft, which had departed from Goma carrying a cargo of cigarettes,
failed to… read more
The Ekiti
Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, is
poised to become a significant center for both cargo and passenger
operations in Nigeria. This assertion was made by Mr. Festus Keyamo, the
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, during his recent inspection of
the airp… read more
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) recently revealed critical details about its intervention in Arik Air,
shedding light on the challenges faced by one of Nigeria’s largest
airlines before its 2017 takeover. Despite lingering disputes with
Arik’s former shareholders, AMCON has defended its… read more
South African Airways (SAA) has officially relaunched its daily flight service to
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking a significant boost to connectivity
within the African travel trade. Effective 20 January 2025, this exciting
development opens up fresh opportunities for Africa’s travel agents, offering
seamle… read more
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has provided a crucial update regarding the jet fuel supply at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, following the recent fire at the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (NATREF)
refinery on January 4, 2025. This… read more
West African Ministers Commit to Reducing Air Travel Taxes by 2026
Renovations Underway at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda Airport, Departure Lounge Temporarily Closed
African Aviation Growth Faces Infrastructure Hurdles, Says ACI Africa
Cape Town International Airport Faces Power and Technical Disruptions This Week
Air Seychelles Wraps Up Successful Seasonal Flights to Reunion Island
Air Kasai Antonov An-26 overruns runway at Kongolo Airfield, DR Congo
Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport: Nigeria's Emerging Hub for Aviation Growth
AMCON’s Role in Arik Air: The Untold Story of Reviving an Airline
South African Airways Resumes Daily Flights to Dar es Salaam
