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East
Africa's aviation landscape is set for a transformative leap forward
following Kenya's decision to award the long-awaited modernisation of
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
to China Communications Construction Company
(CCCC). The contract, valued at a substantial
2.9 billion US … read more
African
travel professionals operating in or routing clients through West
Africa's busiest aviation hub should take note of a transformative
infrastructure development announced for Lagos. The Nigerian commercial
capital is preparing to connect its three major airport
terminals to the state rail network, addressing one… read more
Nigeria's
aviation regulatory landscape is once again under sharp focus following
a striking enforcement action by the Nigeria Civil
Aviation Authority (NCAA). The regulator has grounded a
privately operated aircraft and suspended the operator's
Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF)
after a serious… read more
North
African aviation is entering an exciting new chapter as
Air Algérie prepares to receive its very
first Boeing 737 MAX 8, a milestone
aircraft that signals the beginning of a major fleet transformation for
the country's national carrier. The aircraft is currently undergoing its
final pai… read more
In
a development that highlights the deepening economic strain across
conflict-affected regions of Africa, Ethiopian Airlines
has stopped accepting Sudanese pounds as payment for
ticket bookings at its Port Sudan office. The continent's largest
carrier now requires passengers to settle their fares exclusively in
… read more
Tanzania
is preparing to enter an exciting new phase of international engagement
following the announcement that direct flights between
Moscow and Dar es Salaam will commence next month. The
development, unveiled during an official visit by Tanzanian President
Samia Suluhu Hassan to the Russian capital… read more
Southern
Africa's economic landscape is set for a significant transformation as
Botswana and South Africa commit to
accelerating a series of High Impact Priority
Projects designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation,
regional integration, trade facilitation, and infrastructure
connectivity. The renew… read more
The
beautiful island of Rodrigues, a jewel of
the Indian Ocean located east of Mauritius, is preparing to write a
fresh chapter in its sporting and tourism story. From 2 to
5 July 2026, the island will host the inaugural edition
of the Rodrigues Kite Festival, a brand-new
event set a… read more
Royal
Air Maroc, Morocco's national carrier and one of Africa's most
ambitious airlines, has taken a strategic step to reinforce its
transatlantic operations this month. The airline has confirmed that it
is temporarily deploying a wet-leased Airbus
A330-900neo, sourced from French operator Corsair, on its
busy… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is set to witness another significant milestone as
Ibom Air, one of the country's most
respected regional carriers, prepares to relocate all its flight
operations to the newly completed terminal at the Victor
Attah International Airport in Uyo. The transition,
scheduled to t… read more
Kenya Awards \$2.9 Billion JKIA Modernisation Contract to China's CCCC in Major Aviation Push
Lagos Set to Link Major Airport Terminals to Rail Network in Game-Changing Move
NCAA Grounds Private Jet, Suspends Operator's Permit After Unauthorised Asaba Incident
Air Algérie's First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Nears Delivery as Fleet Modernisation Gathers Pace
Ethiopian Airlines Drops Sudanese Pound for US Dollar Payments at Port Sudan Office
Tanzania and Russia Open New Direct Flight Route Between Moscow and Dar es Salaam Next Month
Botswana and South Africa Accelerate Major Cross-Border Projects to Boost Regional Trade
Rodrigues Launches New Kite Festival in July 2026 to Become Indian Ocean Wind Sports Hub
Royal Air Maroc Boosts Casablanca–Montreal Route with Wet-Leased A330-900neo from Corsair
Ibom Air to Move All Flights to New Uyo Terminal from 14 June in Major Service Upgrade
