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Travellers
planning a safari to South Africa's remote and dramatic
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during August
or early September 2026 should take note of a small but important
operational update. South African National Parks (SANParks) has
confirmed a series of temporary maintenance closures affecting two of
the park… read more
West
African aviation is set to welcome a fresh contender.
Guinea is preparing for the operational launch of United
Aviation Services, a newly established privately owned
Guinean airline that is expected to begin commercial flights by the end
of the first half of 2027. The project was announced by Transport
Minister … read more
Algeria's
national carrier, Air Algérie, is stepping
up its investment in professional aviation training through its
dedicated subsidiary, the Algerian National Aeronautical
Academy (ANAA). In an announcement made on 23 July 2026,
the academy confirmed the opening of registrations for a new specialised… read more
Nigeria's
regional aviation landscape continues to gather fresh momentum, and one
of the country's rising carriers is once again at the centre of the
action. Cally Air, the airline owned by
Cross River State and operated under the Air Operator Certificate of
Aero Contractors, has strengthened its fleet with the additio… read more
Belgium's
national carrier, Brussels Airlines, is
preparing for a busy second half of 2026, with several passenger-focused
upgrades set to shape its service offering into next year. The airline
will begin rolling out high-speed Wi-Fi on
the first aircraft in its fleet, reopen its fully renovated lounge… read more
Tanzania
is pressing ahead with one of the most ambitious tourism growth targets
on the continent, and the country's leadership is confident the numbers
will speak for themselves by year-end. Speaking at the ongoing
2026 National and International Nane Nane
Exhibition in Dodoma, Minister for Natural Resources and
Tou… read more
A
quiet but significant development in West African aviation is unfolding
in Dakar, one that speaks directly to the growing appetite for premium
air travel across the continent. On Tuesday, 4 August 2026,
Senegal's National Civil Aviation and Meteorology Agency
(ANACIM) convened a working session with representatives
… read more
Central
Africa has a new aviation success story worth telling.
Chad has more than doubled its implementation of
international civil aviation security standards,
following years of steady regulatory reform, and now sits above the
global average according to a fresh audit by the International Civil
Aviation Organizatio… read more
South
Africa is preparing to take a defining step in modernising how visitors
enter the country. On Wednesday, 12 August
2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially launch
the country's new Electronic Travel Authorisation
(ETA) system at OR Tambo International Airport in
Johannesburg. The move re… read more
A
high-stakes funding debate is unfolding in Nigeria's aviation sector,
one that could shape the future of safety oversight in Africa's largest
passenger market. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
(NCAA) has formally called on the House of
Representatives Committee on Aviation to restore its original allocation
fro… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Announces Temporary Camp and Pool Closures for August Upgrades
Guinea's New Airline United Aviation Services to Launch with 10 Aircraft by Mid-2027
Air Algérie Launches New Ground Handling Training to Strengthen North African Aviation Talent
Cally Air Expands Fleet with Second Bombardier CRJ1000 to Boost Nigerian Regional Skies
Brussels Airlines Freezes Long-Haul Growth for 2027, Bets on Wi-Fi and Cabin Overhaul
Tanzania Eyes Seven Million Visitors in 2026 as New Airstrips Unlock Southern Parks
Senegal's Sam Airways Moves to Add Falcon 8X Business Jet in Bold Premium Aviation Push
Chad Beats Global Average on Aviation Security Standards Following Sweeping Reforms
South Africa to Launch Digital ETA at OR Tambo on 12 August in Landmark Border Reform
Nigeria's NCAA Fights to Reclaim 65% Ticket Charge Share to Safeguard Aviation Safety
