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New Airline Project Takes Shape in South Sudan With ATR 72 Fleet Plans
A fresh aviation venture is emerging in one of Africa's youngest nations, with Juba-based startup FlyGirma working towards a commercial launch in the second half of 2026. The project is being driven by a local entrepreneur with a background in the construction sector, who is now chan… read more
Lagos Airport Fire Speeds Up Nigeria's Grand Plans for a World-Class Aviation Hub
A fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has brought renewed urgency to the Nigerian government's ambition of transforming its busiest gateway into a globally competitive aviation hub. Rather than viewing the incident as a setback, authorities have framed it as further proof that … read more
Cape Town Airport Hit by Fire — International Flights Halted, Domestic Routes Still Running
A fire broke out on the landside of Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) on Monday, 24 February 2026, sending shockwaves through one of South Africa's busiest aviation hubs. The blaze was brought under control swiftly, and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that no injuries were rep… read more
Malawi's Khama Airlines Moves Closer to Domestic Flight Launch With Certification Push
A fresh chapter in Malawian aviation is taking shape. Khama Airlines, a privately owned start-up based in Lilongwe, has officially begun the certification process with the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority, bringing it one step closer to launching scheduled domestic se… read more
Mozambique Turns to Ethiopian Airlines Know-How to Breathe New Life Into LAM
A significant development is taking shape in Southern African aviation. Mozambique's government has entered into discussions with Ethiopian Airlines, the continent's largest and most successful carrier, to support the long-running effort to restructure and modernise the national airline, Linh… read more
SalamAir Set to Open First Ever Nonstop Link Between Oman and Mogadishu
Oman's low-cost carrier SalamAir has confirmed it will launch the first ever direct air service between Muscat and Mogadishu, with flights scheduled to begin on 3 September 2026.
The new route will operate twice weekly and represents a landmark moment for connect… read more
Nigeria's Detty December Faces Growing Pains as Hotel Prices and Traffic Bite
What started years ago as thoughtfully packaged Christmas holiday experiences has grown into one of Africa's most talked-about tourism phenomena. Detty December, the festive season celebration that draws thousands of visitors to Lagos and other Nigerian cities each year, is now firmly on the global t… read more
New Somali Carrier Hilaac Air Receives First Aircraft as Launch Draws Near
The Somali aviation sector is preparing to welcome a new player after private startup Hilaac Air took delivery of its first aircraft in Mogadishu on 19 February 2026. The arrival of a Saab 340 turboprop marks a tangible step towards the airline's commercial launch an… read more
ValueJet Boosts Lagos–Owerri Connection to Daily Service Starting Late March
Nigerian carrier ValueJet is ramping up operations on one of the country's busiest domestic corridors, confirming that daily flights between Lagos and Owerri will begin on 23 March 2026. The airline currently serves the route with three departures per week but will more than double t… read more
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Flights to Three New Domestic Destinations by Mid-April
Ethiopian Airlines is pressing ahead with an ambitious domestic expansion that will see passenger services begin at three newly built airports before the middle of April this year. The carrier confirmed that Negele Borena, Gore (Gore Metu), and Debre Markos will all be added to its rou… read more
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