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A new chapter in African aviation
cooperation is taking shape, with Ethiopian Airlines
Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew publicly
backing Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,
Festus Keyamo, following his appointment as
Champion of the African Development Bank's \$7… read more
In
a watershed moment for African mobility, the Republic of
Congo has confirmed that it will scrap visa requirements
for all African nationals from 1 January
2027. The announcement, made by President Denis Sassou
Nguesso during the African Development Bank's 2026 Annual Meetings in
Brazzaville, trans… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector has been jolted by a significant development as the
Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria
(AGHAN) moves to suspend ground handling services for
Max Air, effectively grounding the
carrier's domestic operations across the country. The decision, prompted
by long-stand… read more
African
travel professionals operating in or routing clients through West
Africa's busiest aviation hub should take note of a transformative
infrastructure development announced for Lagos. The Nigerian commercial
capital is preparing to connect its three major airport
terminals to the state rail network, addressing one… read more
Nigeria's
aviation regulatory landscape is once again under sharp focus following
a striking enforcement action by the Nigeria Civil
Aviation Authority (NCAA). The regulator has grounded a
privately operated aircraft and suspended the operator's
Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF)
after a serious… read more
In
a development that highlights the deepening economic strain across
conflict-affected regions of Africa, Ethiopian Airlines
has stopped accepting Sudanese pounds as payment for
ticket bookings at its Port Sudan office. The continent's largest
carrier now requires passengers to settle their fares exclusively in
… read more
The
beautiful island of Rodrigues, a jewel of
the Indian Ocean located east of Mauritius, is preparing to write a
fresh chapter in its sporting and tourism story. From 2 to
5 July 2026, the island will host the inaugural edition
of the Rodrigues Kite Festival, a brand-new
event set a… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is set to witness another significant milestone as
Ibom Air, one of the country's most
respected regional carriers, prepares to relocate all its flight
operations to the newly completed terminal at the Victor
Attah International Airport in Uyo. The transition,
scheduled to t… read more
As
Nigeria prepares to commemorate its annual Democracy Day
on 12 June, the country's aviation sector is stepping
forward in an unusual but inspiring way. United Nigeria Airlines has
announced a strategic partnership with Kalakiri, a newly released
Nigerian film that champions the values of democracy, national u… read more
Nigeria's
enduring appetite for international travel has come into sharp focus
following revelations that citizens of Africa's most populous nation
spent more than N50 billion on United States visa
applications between 2023 and 2024. The figures, drawn
from an Intelpoint report based on US Department of State data, pai… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Backs Keyamo as Champion of \$7 Billion African Aviation Transformation Drive
Congo to Open Borders Visa-Free to All Africans from January 2027 in Landmark Integration Push
Max Air Domestic Flights Grounded as Nigerian Handlers Suspend Services Over N1 Billion Debt
Lagos Set to Link Major Airport Terminals to Rail Network in Game-Changing Move
NCAA Grounds Private Jet, Suspends Operator's Permit After Unauthorised Asaba Incident
Ethiopian Airlines Drops Sudanese Pound for US Dollar Payments at Port Sudan Office
Rodrigues Launches New Kite Festival in July 2026 to Become Indian Ocean Wind Sports Hub
Ibom Air to Move All Flights to New Uyo Terminal from 14 June in Major Service Upgrade
United Nigeria Airlines Backs Patriotic Film Kalakiri to Mark Democracy Day Celebrations
Nigerians Spend N50 Billion on US Visas as Approvals Drop and Policies Tighten
