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Emirates Adds Another ‘Best International Airline’ Award to its Portfolio of Accolades

Emirates has garnered another slew of awards this month, including ‘Best International Airline’, ‘Best International First Class’, and ‘Best International Airline Lounge’ from the Forbes...

Turkish Airlines Secures $412m Financing from Bank of China

Turkish Airlines has finalized a landmark financing deal worth 2.9 billion Chinese Yuan (approximately $412 million) with the Bank of China, marking a major...

AFRIMA, African Union Set January 2026 Dates for 9th Awards in Lagos

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have confirmed that the 9th edition of...

FirstHoldCo Sustains Growth Momentum as Gross Earnings Rise 17% to N2.6trn

FirstHoldCo Plc has sustained its growth momentum across core business segments, reporting a 17.1 percent year-on-year increase in gross earnings to ₦2.64 trillion for...

ACI Issues Global Guidelines for Airport PPP Concessions

As global air travel reaches record levels, Airports Council International (ACI) World, in collaboration with ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), has launched...

Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Expand Network Access

Qatar Airways and Air Algérie announced a codeshare partnership that will increase access to seamless connectivity between Algeria and key markets in Asia and...

WTM London 2025 Tech Summit to Spotlight AI, Data and Airline Innovation

WTM London 2025 is setting the stage for one of its most dynamic Technology Summits yet, with artificial intelligence (AI), data-driven insights, and airline...

Umza Air Welcomes Additional Aircraft to Strenghten Domestic Operations

Umza Air, one of Nigeria's fastest-growing domestic airlines, proudly announces the arrival of its additional aircraft, 5N-CAC, marking another major milestone in the airline's...

Delta Expands Operations, Launches Atlanta–Marrakech Route

Delta Air Lines has inaugurated its first-ever nonstop flight between Atlanta and Marrakech, marking a new chapter in the airline’s commitment to expanding connectivity...

Etihad, Ethiopian Partner to Expand Global Rewards Access

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have launched a new loyalty partnership that allows members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programs, Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles,...