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has taken a defining step in its growth journey
by placing its flight inventory on two of the world's most influential
Global Distribution Systems, Amadeus and Travelport. This development
opens the airline's network to more than 100,000
IATA-accredited agencies and leading online travel
platforms across every continen… read more
West Africa's aviation momentum
continues to gather pace as ASKY Airlines,
the Lomé-based pan-African carrier, prepares to welcome its
eighth Boeing 737 MAX 8 into the fleet. The
aircraft has recently completed a verification flight in Ireland ahead
of its formal delivery, marking yet another significa… read more
A remarkable trend is reshaping
Nigeria's aviation sector, with at least four state governments
collectively investing an estimated N500
billion into the establishment and operation of their own
airlines over the past seven years. The states leading this bold shift,
namely Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Enugu and
Ba… read more
Africa's
flagship carrier is asserting its dominance on the continent's most
strategic air corridors, with Ethiopian
Airlines emerging as the clear leader in capturing market
share from Gulf and regional competitors on routes linking African hubs
to global powerhouses such as London and Dubai. This is the standout
fi… read more
A quietly significant
development is unfolding in West Africa's aviation landscape, as
Guinea-Bissau has formally signed an
agreement with United Nigeria Airlines to
launch a new national carrier under the name Air
Bissau. For a small country that has long flown under the
radar of gl… read more
Nigeria's aviation landscape
is poised for another shake-up as Caliphate
Air, a new regional carrier backed by the
Sokoto State Government, finalises
preparations for its commercial debut in the second half of 2026. The
fledgling airline has reportedly secured three Embraer
ERJ145 regional je… read more
India's leading low-cost carrier,
IndiGo, is preparing to deepen its
commercial ties with the African continent through the launch of direct
flights between India and Tanzania,
scheduled to commence in October 2026. The announcement follows
productive consultations with the Tanzania Civil Aviat… read more
African aviation is entering a
new era of fleet renewal and ambitious network expansion, with carriers
across the continent collectively committing to 236 firm
aircraft orders. The latest data offers a fascinating
window into how African Union customers are positioning themselves for
the future, with narrowbody jets do… read more
Qatar Airways has
officially resumed secure operations and is moving full steam ahead with
an ambitious network restoration plan that will see the Doha-based
carrier serving more than 160 destinations
worldwide this summer. After scaling its operations back
up since March 2026, when it initially restarted services to o… read more
Angola's bold drive to elevate
tourism into a central pillar of its national economy has earned a
powerful international endorsement, with UN Tourism
Secretary-General-designate Shaikha Al Nuwais publicly
recognising the southern African nation as a rising investment
destination and a benchmark for tourism-led economic… read more
Premier Airlines, the Nairobi-based regional carrier...
ASKY strengthens pan-African network with eighth Boeing 737 MAX 8 and prepares 787 long-haul leap
Nigerian states pour N500 billion into airline ventures as experts question viability of crowded ski
Ethiopian Airlines overtakes Gulf carriers on key Africa-London routes
Guinea-Bissau partners with United Nigeria Airlines to launch national carrier Air Bissau at Osvaldo
Sokoto-backed Caliphate Air readies fleet of three Embraer ERJ145 jets for second-half 2026 take-off
IndiGo expands African footprint with new direct route linking India to Tanzania from October 2026
African carriers commit to 236 new aircraft as Ethiopian leads continent's biggest fleet expansion d
Qatar Airways restores African routes and global network reach, expanding service to over 160 destin
UN Tourism chief spotlights Angola as Africa's next big tourism investment frontier with €8 billion
