Tag: Africa
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%...
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...