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Kenya's aviation and tourism ambitions have received a significant boost as Emirates confirms the launch of a brand-new morning service on the Dubai-Nairobi corridor, taking its total weekly frequencies to an impressive 21 flights. The addition of flight EK717, designed for the summe… read more
Dubai Turns Up the Charm on Tanzania with 33 Weekly Flights and Bold 2026 Tourism Push
A fresh chapter is opening in the ever-strengthening relationship between the United Arab Emirates and East Africa, and Tanzania now finds itself firmly in the spotlight. Dubai has announced a decisive move to deepen its tourism and travel trade partnership with the country, stepping up efforts to attract more Tanzan… read more
Uganda Airlines Soars: Revenue Rockets to \$116 Million as Dreamliner Fleet Plans Take Shape
Uganda Airlines is quietly emerging as one of East Africa's most compelling aviation success stories, with fresh figures showing a remarkable turnaround since the national carrier relaunched operations. According to data released by the country's Ministry of Works and Transport, the airline has grown its revenue from a… read more
Safarilink boosts East African safari access with brand-new Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Kenya's celebrated regional carrier Safarilink Aviation is preparing to welcome a brand-new Cessna Grand Caravan EX into its fleet, with the factory-fresh aircraft currently on its delivery flight from the United States to Nairobi. The acquisition marks another important step in the airline's ongoing… read more
Uganda's Shs84.4 Trillion Budget Puts Rail, Aviation and Oil at the Heart of 2026/27 Growth Drive
Uganda has unveiled an ambitious Shs84.4 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, anchored on a bold projection of 10.2 percent economic growth and underpinned by major investments in transport, oil, agriculture and industrial expansion. For Africa's travel and logistics sector, the framework signals … read more
Zambia to Host AviaDev Africa 2027 as Airlift Zambia Initiative Targets Bold New Route Map
Zambia has been confirmed as the host country for AviaDev Africa 2027, the continent's only dedicated air service development conference, in a landmark announcement that places the Southern African nation firmly at the centre of Africa's evolving aviation conversation. The decision, made in partnership with Z… read more
Uganda Unveils Bold Airport Overhaul as Kidepo Build Kicks Off and Kabalega Nears Completion
Uganda is firmly stepping onto the African aviation stage with one of the most ambitious airport development programmes the country has ever undertaken. The East African nation is simultaneously expanding six regional airports, building a brand-new international gateway in the remote Karamoja sub-region, and finalising another internat… read more
Flightlink Boosts Capacity with Dash 8-300 Wet Lease as East African Aviation Embraces Flexibility
East Africa's regional aviation landscape is once again showing its capacity to evolve, with Tanzania's Flightlink recently securing a wet-leased Dash 8-300 from Kenya's Aircraft Leasing Services (ALS) to support its high-season operations. The development represents far more than a routine fleet adjus… read more
TOUGHA Debuts at Karibu-Kilifair 2026, Opening Fresh East Africa Pathways for Destination Ghana
Ghana's tourism trade has taken a confident step deeper into East Africa, with the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) wrapping up a successful first-ever appearance at the 2026 Karibu-Kilifair tourism expo in Arusha, Tanzania. The debut marks a significant milestone for the West African nation's private tourism sec… read more
Tanzania and Russia Open New Direct Flight Route Between Moscow and Dar es Salaam Next Month
Tanzania is preparing to enter an exciting new phase of international engagement following the announcement that direct flights between Moscow and Dar es Salaam will commence next month. The development, unveiled during an official visit by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to the Russian capital… read more
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