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Emirates
is set to introduce stricter regulations for carrying and
using powerbanks on all flights, effective from October
1, 2025. This policy change comes amid growing international concern
over the risks posed by lithium-ion
batteries, which are a core component in most portable
electronic devices… read more
The
African aviation landscape has witnessed remarkable shifts over the
past two decades, embodied most vividly by the contrasting paths of
Kenya Airways and Ethiopian
Airlines. These two carriers, often seen as flagbearers
of the continent’s air transport ambitions, have charted different
courses si… read more
The ongoing financial standoff between Ethiopian Airlines and Eritrean authorities has entered its second year, casting a shadow over East Africa’s aviation landscape. The airline’s bank account in Eritrea remains inaccessible,
a situation that has persisted despite extensive legal efforts and
diplomatic ove… read more
Air
Mauritius has emerged from a challenging period to report a promising
start to the fiscal year 2025/26, signaling a significant turnaround for
the island nation’s flagship carrier. The airline transported 403,127
passengers in the first quarter, marking a modest yet meaningful 0.8%
increase compared to the same period last year. Th… read more
RwandAir is set to introduce a new flight service to Zanzibar
starting 30 November, marking a significant expansion in its East
African network. This move is poised to reshape regional connectivity
and open up fresh opportunities for the continent’s tourism sector,
especially as the airline positions its… read more
Uganda
Airlines is actively considering the retirement of its four Bombardier
CRJ-900 regional jets, a move driven by persistent maintenance
difficulties and the escalating costs of keeping these aircraft
operational. This development was publicly confirmed by the airline’s
CEO, Jenifer Bamuturaki, during a parliamentary … read more
In
a strategic move to bolster its regional connectivity,
Air Mauritius is acquiring a nine-year-old
ATR72-600 aircraft, currently stored in Toulouse and
formerly operated by TAP Express, the regional subsidiary of TAP Air
Portugal. This aircraft, owned by Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), will
join the airline’s growin… read more
Dr.
Kingsley Ononogbu, newly appointed Chairman of Nigeria’s National Park
Service (NPS), is championing a transformative vision to elevate the
country’s national parks into vibrant hubs of tourism, health, and
education. Speaking recently in Umuahia, he urged Nigerians to
consciously integrate leisure time into their annual routines, … read more
Virgin Atlantic is responding
to rising demand by extending its popular seasonal daily service between
London Heathrow and Cape
Town International Airport (CPT) for an additional month
in 2026. Traditionally operating from mid-October through late March,
the airline will now keep this vital rout… read more
Luanda
recently emerged as more than just a host city for the 2nd UN Tourism
& ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport—it became
the epicenter of a candid and urgent dialogue about Africa’s aviation
future. The resounding message was clear: Africa’s tourism potential
cannot be fully realised without fixing air conn… read more
Emirates Sets New Rules for Powerbanks and Lithium-Ion Batteries from October 2025
Comparing Kenyan and Ethiopian Airlines: Growth, Ambition, and Africa’s Aviation Future
Ethiopian Airlines Faces Prolonged Account Freeze in Eritrea
Air Mauritius Returns to Profitability with Strong Q1 Performance and Strategic Renewal
RwandAir Launches Kigali–Zanzibar Route
Uganda Airlines Plans to Phase Out CRJ-900 Jets Amid Maintenance Challenges and Fleet Renewal
Nigeria’s National Parks Poised for Revival as Chairman Calls for Leisure Culture Shift
Virgin Atlantic Extends Cape Town-London Flights into April 2026, Boosting Easter Season Capacity
Luanda Conference Sparks New Momentum for Africa’s Aviation and Tourism Integration
