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August
marks the very heart of the dry season across much of
Southern Africa, and it also happens to be one of the
busiest months in the region's tourism calendar. Cooler temperatures,
sparse vegetation, and outstanding wildlife viewing draw thousands of
international visitors to the continent's most celebrated safari … read more
West and Central Africa's
regional connectivity map has just gained another meaningful link, and
the news deserves close attention from every travel trade professional
watching the continent's aviation story unfold. ASKY
Airlines, the Lomé-based Pan-African carrier, has
officially added Kano to its gro… read more
A fresh and exciting corridor is
about to open between Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, and it
promises to reshape holiday planning across the region.
Airlink, South Africa's largest independent
regional airline, has confirmed that it will launch its first-ever
direct route between Cape Town and
Mauritiu… read more
A
confusing diplomatic tug-of-war is playing out between Dar es Salaam
and Brussels, and African aviation stakeholders would do well to follow
the story closely. Tanzania's Minister of
Transport has publicly declared that the regulatory
obstacles preventing Air Tanzania from
operating within European… read more
A major regulatory shift has
taken hold at every South African border crossing, and travel
professionals across the continent need to bring their clients up to
speed without delay. As of 1 July 2026, the
South African Revenue Service (SARS) now
requires all passengers travelling to and from South Afric… read more
Nigerian carrier
ValueJet is preparing for a decisive leap
forward, and the implications for African aviation could be significant.
The Lagos-based airline has announced plans to introduce
Boeing 737 aircraft into its fleet as part
of a bold strategy to expand capacity, strengthen its regional network,… read more
A powerful new chapter is
opening in Africa's outreach to the Chinese tourism market, and this
time Namibia is leading the charge. A
high-level delegation from the Namibia Tourism Board
(NTB), headed by Chief Executive Officer
Sebulon Chiliho Chicalu, has held strategic
talks with th… read more
A
clear signal is emerging from Nairobi that Kenya
Airways is stepping decisively out of its long turnaround
phase and into a new era of measured, purposeful growth. The national
carrier, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under the ticker KQ,
has confirmed that it is evaluating the addition of two or
… read more
A
quiet but significant shift is taking place in West Africa's private
aviation sector, and the latest chapter is being written in Ouagadougou.
Kangala Air Express, a privately owned
Burkinabé carrier, has taken delivery of its first Boeing
737 Business Jet, a corporate-configured aircraft that
opens… read more
In a bold move that has captured
the attention of Africa's aviation community, Kenya
Airways has taken the extraordinary step of deploying its
flagship wide-body aircraft, the Boeing
777-300ER, on the busy domestic corridor linking Nairobi
and Mombasa. The rare domestic showcase runs for a strictly lim… read more
Southern Africa's August Safari Boom Comes with Hidden Malaria Risk Every Traveller Must Know
ASKY Airlines Opens New Kano Route, Unlocking Fresh Access to Northern Nigeria's Trade Powerhouse
Airlink Launches Historic Cape Town-Mauritius Direct Flights from October 2026 with New E195-E2 Jets
Tanzania Insists EU Airspace Barriers Lifted, Yet Brussels Blacklist Keeps Air Tanzania Grounded
South Africa's Mandatory Online Traveller Declaration Now in Force, Reshaping Border Procedures
ValueJet Bets Big on Boeing 737 to Unlock Bold Pan-African Expansion into Kenya and South Africa
Namibia Courts High-End Chinese Travellers in Landmark Tourism Pact with 2027 Delegation Planned
Kenya Airways Eyes Boeing 777 Freighters and Embraer E2 Jets in Bold Growth Pivot
Burkina Faso's Kangala Air Express Receives First Boeing Business Jet, Signalling Sahel Aviation Amb
