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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
As
Nigeria prepares to commemorate its annual Democracy Day
on 12 June, the country's aviation sector is stepping
forward in an unusual but inspiring way. United Nigeria Airlines has
announced a strategic partnership with Kalakiri, a newly released
Nigerian film that champions the values of democracy, national u… read more
The
travel industry stands at the edge of another defining transformation.
Decades ago, the rise of Online Travel Agencies
(OTAs) such as Expedia and Booking.com revolutionised how
the world planned holidays. For the first time, travellers could sit
comfortably at home and unlock global inventory of flights, hotels, an… read more
Visitors
planning to stay at Addo Elephant National Park's Main
Camp on Thursday, 11 June 2026, are being alerted to a
short, scheduled electricity interruption that will take place during
the late morning hours. The temporary outage forms part of essential
infrastructure works tied to the development of an exciting ne… read more
Nigeria's
enduring appetite for international travel has come into sharp focus
following revelations that citizens of Africa's most populous nation
spent more than N50 billion on United States visa
applications between 2023 and 2024. The figures, drawn
from an Intelpoint report based on US Department of State data, pai… read more
Nigeria
has once again come under the spotlight as one of the
most expensive countries in the world to operate an
airline, according to fresh warnings issued by the
International Air Transport Association (IATA). The disclosure, made
during the IATA Annual General Meeting held in Brazil, has reignited a
long-running … read more
South
Africa's tourism sector has delivered one of its most remarkable
performances in recent memory, recording a 29 per cent
year-on-year surge in international arrivals during April
2026. This historic jump has placed visitor volumes 9.6
per cent above pre-pandemic levels, signalling a complete and resounding
recov… read more
Africa's
aviation landscape is bracing for another major shift as
Ethiopian Airlines, the continent's largest
carrier, prepares to finalise a landmark order for 25 smaller
commercial aircraft. The decision, expected within the next three
months, was announced by Group Chief Executive Officer
Mesfin Tasew Beke… read more
Africa's
vast potential as a global aviation market continues to capture
international attention, yet one stubborn challenge remains at the heart
of the continent's transport story: intra-African air
connectivity. Despite decades of policy declarations,
summits, and regional commitments, moving people and goods between… read more
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
United Nigeria Airlines Backs Patriotic Film Kalakiri to Mark Democracy Day Celebrations
skAI Set to Launch as Africa's First AI-Native Travel Platform Built Inside WhatsApp
Addo Elephant Park Plans Brief Power Outage as New Spa Facility Takes Shape
Nigerians Spend N50 Billion on US Visas as Approvals Drop and Policies Tighten
Nigeria Flagged Among World's Costliest Aviation Markets as IATA Pushes for Tax Cuts
Zimbabwe Emerges as Top African Source Market Driving South Africa's Record Tourism Boom
Ethiopian Airlines Set to Finalise 25 Regional Jets Order Within Three Months
New Research Series Unpacks the Structural Challenges of Intra-African Air Connectivity
