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A new chapter in Central African
aviation is unfolding as Air Congo readies
itself for its inaugural long-haul operation, with plans to connect the
Democratic Republic of Congo directly to the heart of Europe. This
ambitious move positions the young carrier as a serious contender in
intercontinental travel and opens fr… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's aviation
landscape is poised for significant transformation as Air
Congo advances plans to strengthen both domestic connectivity and
international reach. The carrier is preparing to receive two ATR 72-600
turboprop aircraft while simultaneously working toward inaugurating its
first … read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's national carrier is taking
delivery of two new turboprop aircraft this week as it
continues building momentum toward its first long-haul European service.
The developments mark significant progress for an airline that has
moved rapidly from concept to operational reality in partnershi… read more
The
Democratic Republic of the Congo's aviation
landscape is witnessing yet another pivotal shift as Mont
Gabaon Airlines moves swiftly to restore its operational capacity. The
Goma-based carrier has secured a six-month ACMI lease
agreement for a Boeing 737-400 aircraft, a strategic
decision prompted… read more
International
connectivity to Zimbabwe is set to
strengthen significantly as Etihad Airways
prepares to launch scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Harare. The
UAE national carrier has confirmed that flights will commence on
24 March 2027, operating three times weekly
and forming… read more
Etihad
Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates,
has announced an ambitious expansion into the African market with plans
to launch six new direct routes connecting
its Abu Dhabi hub to key destinations across the continent. This
significant network growth positions the Gulf carrier as an i… read more
The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority is preparing to present unprecedented
investment opportunities at two major gatherings in
Lusaka later this month and in early May. The railway operator will use
these platforms to detail its ambitious capital investment programme and
issue a direct appeal to logistics companies, f… read more
Busy
Bee Congo has expanded its turboprop fleet with the
acquisition of a dedicated cargo-configured Fokker
50 aircraft, reinforcing the carrier's freight operations
across the Democratic Republic of the
Congo. This latest addition bolsters the airline's
logistics capabilities at a t… read more
Trade
unions representing workers at Congo
Airways have issued urgent demands for the resumption of
commercial operations, marking a turbulent milestone as the
Democratic Republic of the Congo's national
carrier approaches one full year without conducting a single flight.
The airline's last scheduled… read more
A
landmark gathering of senior government officials has set the stage for
one of the most ambitious infrastructure developments in recent African
history. The transport ministers from Tanzania, Burundi,
and the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently
convened in Kinshasa to advance plans for a modern electric standar… read more
Air Congo Prepares Historic Kinshasa-Brussels Route as Central Africa's Aviation Ambitions Soar
Mont Gabaon Airlines Secures Boeing 737-400 Lease to Resume DRC Domestic Flights
Etihad Airways Confirms Abu Dhabi-Harare Service from March 2027
TAZARA Railway Seeks Investors for Historic \$1.4 Billion Rehabilitation Programme
Busy Bee Congo Strengthens Cargo Capabilities with Latest Fokker 50 Acquisition
Congo Airways Staff Demand Flight Resumption After Year-Long Grounding and Unpaid Wages
Historic Electric Railway Project Promises to Reshape East-Central African Trade
