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• 23/04/2025 20:05

Umueri Airport: Anambra’s Aviation Hub Ready to Soar

Chinua Achebe International Airport (Umueri) is seizing a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s aviation landscape. With Enugu Airport’s temporary closure for runway upgrades, Umueri is stepping up to accommodate diverted traffic, showcasing its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic advantages. This shift presents a significant… read more

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• 23/04/2025 20:05

Enugu Airport Pause: Navigating the Disruption & Leveraging Alternatives

Heads up, African travel professionals! Ethiopian Airlines has temporarily halted flights to Enugu's Akanu Ibiam International Airport until May 6, 2025. This pause, due to essential runway upgrades, presents both challenges and opportunities for those specializing in Nigerian travel.

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• 23/04/2025 20:04

Mauritania Airlines Boosts Capacity, Secures Key West African Routes

Mauritania Airlines has strategically enhanced its operational capacity by leasing an Airbus A320 from Malta MedAir. This move strengthens the airline’s presence on key West African routes, particularly to Abidjan and Dakar, two major hubs in the region. This timely addit… read more

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• 23/04/2025 20:04

LAM Mozambique: Charting a New Course Amidst Financial Turbulence

A corruption investigation into the restructuring of Mozambique Airlines (LAM) has sent ripples through the African aviation industry, raising questions about transparency and accountability in airline management. The probe, launched by Mozambican authorities, focuses on the period between April 2023 a… read more

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• 23/04/2025 20:04

Air Burkina Soars with New Jet & Lower Fares

Air Burkina is making significant strides in enhancing domestic and regional air travel, marking a positive shift for Burkina Faso's aviation sector. The airline recently welcomed a brand-new Embraer E190LR aircraft, a move aimed at modernizing its fleet and boosting operational efficiency. This acquisition, championed b… read more

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• Beyond Africa
• 23/04/2025 20:01

Etihad’s African Upswing: New Routes & Partnerships Reshape Travel Landscape

Etihad Airways is making a bold move in Africa, significantly expanding its network across the continent. This strategic expansion brings new destinations, increased flight frequencies, and exciting partnerships, creating a wealth of opportunities for travel professionals in the region. Arik… read more

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• 23/04/2025 20:00

Gatwick Security Concerns Prompt Airline Scrutiny, Impacting African Routes

Heightened security measures are in effect at London Gatwick Airport following a drug trafficking investigation, impacting several international airlines and prompting a closer look at security protocols within the African aviation sector. The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has placed Air Ma… read more

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• 22/04/2025 18:52

Cronos Airlines Elevates VIP Travel in Central Africa With New Embraer Legacy 600

Cronos Airlines, based in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, has significantly upgraded its service offerings with the addition of an Embraer Legacy 600, configured for VIP travel. This strategic move marks the airline’s first foray into the premium segment and positions it to capitalize on the growing demand for luxury ai… read more

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• 22/04/2025 18:51

Canaanland Airstrip and NCAT Decentralization: Navigating Change in Nigeria's Aviation Landscape

Nigeria’s aviation sector is undergoing significant transformation, marked by two controversial developments: the approval of a private airstrip for Canaanland, headquarters of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, and the proposed decentralization of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT). These changes have sparked debate wi… read more

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• 22/04/2025 18:51

Air Sierra Leone Returns to London, Creating New UK-Africa Travel Opportunities

Exciting news for travel agents across Africa: Air Sierra Leone is set to relaunch its Freetown-London Gatwick service this June, marking a significant milestone in restoring vital air links between the UK and West Africa. This development presents lucrative opportunities for travel professionals to ca… read more