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RwandAir
has taken a significant step in strengthening its regional and
continental network by welcoming two Boeing
737-800 aircraft into its fleet. The first of these new
additions arrived earlier this month and has already commenced
operations, while the second touched down just last night, marking a… read more
Air
Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, is set to transform
the country’s aviation landscape by launching construction of a
state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)
facility in Lagos on September 17, 2025. The
announcement, made by CEO Dr. Allen Onyema
following his ret… read more
United
Airlines is set to adjust its South Africa flight schedule from
29 October 2025, responding to the growing
demand for direct travel between the United States and Cape Town. In a
move that underscores the rising appeal of South Africa’s coastal
destinations, one of United’s daily Johannesburg
<> N… read more
A
major step toward East Africa’s economic integration was marked on
August 16, 2025, when the President of Burundi, H.E.
Évariste Ndayishimiye, and the Prime
Minister of Tanzania, H.E. Kassim Majaliwa, jointly laid
the foundation stone for the transformative
Uvinza–Musongati Standard Gauge R… read more
Air
Algérie is set to make a significant leap in its
international expansion by launching direct flights from
Algiers to Guangzhou starting October 27,
2025. This new route marks Guangzhou as the airline’s
second Chinese gateway after Beijing,
further strengthening Air Algérie’s pres… read more
Botswana
and Namibia are forging ahead with their ambitious
vision to build the Trans-Kalahari Railway
(TKR), a project set to transform regional logistics,
trade, and economic development across Southern Africa. The railway,
which will span an estimated 1,500
kilometres linking Bots… read more
Jambojet
has issued a travel advisory for passengers using Moi
International Airport in Mombasa, alerting travelers to
possible delays due to major road construction between Makupa Bridge and
Changamwe Interchange. The advisory, which covers the period from
August 23 to September 7, 2025… read more
After a brief return to
profitability in 2024, Kenya Airways has
slipped back into the red, posting a net loss of USD 93.6
million (KSh 12.17 billion) for the first half of 2025.
This reversal comes as the airline grapples with significant operational
disruptions, most notably the prolonged grounding o… read more
FlySafair,
South Africa’s leading low-cost airline, is set to further enhance
domestic air travel convenience with a significant network expansion
rolling out in the final quarter of 2025. The carrier has announced the
launch of two new direct services from Lanseria
International Airport (HLA) in Johan… read more
South Africa’s tourism
sector entered a new phase of governance as Minister of
Tourism Patricia de Lille appointed an interim caretaker
team to manage the affairs of the South African Tourism
Board following its official dissolution on Wednesday, 20
August 2025. This decisive move, carried out under th… read more
RwandAir Expands Fleet with Two Boeing 737-800s to Boost Short and Medium Haul Operations
Air Peace Breaks Ground on Lagos MRO Hub, Partnering with Embraer for Technical Leap
United Airlines Expands Cape Town Service, Enhancing Direct U.S. Access to South Africa
Burundi and Tanzania Launch Uvinza–Musongati SGR to Transform Regional Logistics and Trade
Air Algérie Launches Direct Algiers–Guangzhou Flights, Expanding Its Asian Network
Trans-Kalahari Railway: Botswana and Namibia Advance Plans for a Game-Changing Regional Corridor
Jambojet Issues 16-Day Advisory for Moi International Airport as Roadworks Disrupt Access
Kenya Airways Faces Setback with \$93.6 Million Loss in First Half of 2025 Amid Fleet Challenges
FlySafair Expands Domestic Network with New Direct Routes Linking Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and Safari
South Africa Tourism Board Gets Interim Leadership to Ensure Stability and Sector Confidence
