Tag: Africa
African Airlines Record 5.3% Passenger Growth
African carriers posted a strong performance in September 2025, recording a 5.3% year-on-year increase in passenger demand, according to the latest global air travel...
UAE Unveils $6 Billion Investment Plan to Boost Africa’s Tourism Sector
Africa’s tourism industry is set for a major boost as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a $6 billion investment plan aimed at accelerating...
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,...
Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Regency Brand in Zambia
Hyatt has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of ASB Hotel Properties and Albwardy Investments (Pamodzi Hotels PLC)...
How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground
The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that...
FAAN MD Kuku Elected VP of ACI Africa, Joins World Board
Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected Vice President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa, making...
African Airlines Lead Global Air Cargo Recovery
African airlines emerged as the second-strongest performers in the global air cargo market during July 2025, recording an impressive 9.4% year-on-year increase in demand...
Repositioning NCAT as Africa’s Aviation Training Powerhouse
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, is one of the country’s foremost aviation schools. It is dedicated to training highly skilled professionals...
Viva Jets Unveils Bold Expansion Plans to Transform Private Aviation in...
Viva Jets, Nigeria’s premier business aviation company and subsidiary of Falcon Aerospace Limited, is charting an ambitious growth path designed to redefine premium air...
IATA: $1bn Airline Funds Blocked in Africa, Urges Action
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised alarm over more than $1 billion in airline revenues trapped across 26 African countries, representing 73%...