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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%...

Airbus Expands its Footprint in Africa With a New Customer Support...

Airbus has officially opened a new Customer Support Centre dedicated to commercial aircraft in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in nearly five decades of partnership with...

FG Approves Air Peace for Direct Nigeria–Brazil Flights

In a significant move to boost air connectivity between Africa and South America, the Federal Government has designated Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, to...

TAAG Angola to Launch Luanda–Nairobi Flights September 1

TAAG Angola Airlines will begin direct flights between Luanda and Nairobi on September 1, 2025, marking a major milestone in its regional expansion strategy....

Africa Sees Strong Passenger Demand Growth in May as Global Air...

African airlines recorded a robust 9.5% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand for May 2025, significantly outpacing the global average growth rate of 6.7%,...

Ethiopian to Enhance Regional Operations with Two Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft...

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest fleet operating carrier in Africa, plans to enhance its domestic operations with the latest evolution of the renowned Twin Otter...

Ethiopian Commences a New Passenger Service to Sharjah, UAE

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest network operating carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, has launched a new passenger service to Sharjah, United...

Africa Leads as Global Tourism Grows 5% in Q1 2025

Africa is at the forefront of the global tourism rebound, recording an impressive 9% growth in international tourist arrivals in the first quarter of...

NCAT Closes Training Gaps, Expands Infrastructure, Goes Green

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, is undergoing a major transformation to close critical training gaps, modernise infrastructure, and align with global...

FHS Africa 2025 Honours Icons for Leadership & Impact

The 2025 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa Awards will honour three exceptional individuals whose leadership, vision, and integrity have profoundly shaped the hospitality industry...