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East Africa's aviation ambitions are once again taking centre stage as RwandAir unveils an ambitious plan to double its fleet size over the next five years. The Kigali-based national carrier intends to significantly expand its long-haul reach across Europe and the Far East, positioning itself as one of the continent's most dynam… read more
A promising new aviation partnership is taking shape between Africa and Europe, as Tanzania and Serbia begin exploring the launch of direct flights aimed at deepening their economic, trade and tourism ties. The initiative was formally discussed during a high-level meeting on 31 August 2026 between Tanzanian Minister of Foreign A… read more
The crisis engulfing Congo Airways, the national flag carrier of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has taken a dramatic new turn. In a strongly worded letter addressed to the Minister of Portfolio, the Chairman of the Board of Directors has openly accused the airline's executive management of squandering millions of US dolla… read more
Ethiopian Airlines has unveiled a significant expansion of its Nigerian operations, adding new frequencies on its Lagos and Kano services while introducing four weekly flights to Port Harcourt. The move strengthens air connectivity between Nigeria and the airline's expansive global network, and pushes the carrier's total operations in the West A… read more
West African aviation has a striking new player to watch. The Republic of Guinea has taken a historic step in the evolution of its civil aviation sector with the official launch of Guinée Atlantique Airlines, its new national carrier, formally announced in Conakry on 1 September 2026. The move p… read more
Africa's
aviation and tourism sectors received a powerful call to action this
week. Former Nigerian President Olusegun
Obasanjo has challenged governments, private-sector
operators and local communities across the continent to preserve
Africa's tourism assets and build the human capacity required to
transform tourism… read more
South
Africa's national carrier is entering a decisive new chapter. The
country's Cabinet has formally approved the commencement
of a fresh process to identify a suitable strategic equity partner for
South African Airways (SAA), according to official
government reports issued following its meeting on
Wednesda… read more
Malawi's aviation sector is
facing an uncomfortable moment of reckoning. A
parliamentary hearing held on Tuesday, 1 September
2026, has cast a bright and often troubling light on the
state of the country's airport infrastructure and the shortcomings of
its aviation regulation, two years after the devastating crash that… read more
Southern
Africa's aviation map may be on the verge of another significant shift.
Namibia is currently in advanced
discussions with Ethiopian Airlines over a
potential partnership to help launch its new national carrier,
Namibia Air. According to details of
high-level talks held in … read more
East
African aviation is facing a fresh test of resilience.
RwandAir has cancelled flights to and from
Nairobi for a second consecutive day, citing ongoing operational
constraints affecting air traffic control services at Jomo
Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The disruption,
which is affecting … read more
RwandAir Plans to Double Its Fleet by 2030 in Bold African Aviation Expansion Push
Tanzania and Serbia Explore Direct Flights to Unlock New Africa-Europe Tourism Corridor
Congo Airways in Turmoil: 20 Months, \$23 Million Lost and Not a Single Aircraft in the Sky
Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Nigeria to 53 Weekly Flights and Launches New Port Harcourt Route
Guinea unveils Guinée Atlantique Airlines as bold new flag carrier for Simandou 2040 era
Obasanjo urges Africa to unlock tourism prosperity through aviation, culture and unity
South African Airways reopens search for strategic equity partner after Takatso setback
Malawi parliamentary hearing exposes deep cracks in aviation safety two years after Chilima tragedy
