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Africa Records Steady Growth as Global Air Passenger Demand Rises 6.1%...

Africa’s aviation market recorded steady growth in February 2026, with passenger demand rising by 4.8 percent year-on-year, as global air travel maintained a strong...

Africa’s Aviation Boom Creates Millions of Jobs as New Air Routes...

The African Civil Aviation Commission has underscored the growing economic impact of aviation across the continent, revealing that the sector has supported more than...

Africa Leads Global Air Cargo Surge as Demand Rises 11.2% in...

Africa emerged as the fastest-growing region in global air cargo markets in February 2026, recording a 21.0 percent year-on-year increase in demand, significantly outpacing...

Qatar Airways Expands Global Schedule, Restores Flights to Over 120 Destinations

Qatar Airways has unveiled a revised flight schedule as it continues to rebuild its global network, with plans to operate services to more than...

Air Travel Demand Set to More Than Double by 2050

Global air travel demand is set to more than double by 2050, according to new long-term projections released by International Air Transport Association, underscoring...

Africa’s Hotel Development Pipeline Hits Record 123,000 Rooms

Africa’s hotel development pipeline has reached a record level, with 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts currently planned or under development across the...

IATA Focus Africa Conference to Prioritise Aviation Safety,Connectivity 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the 2026 IATA Focus Africa Conference will prioritise aviation safety, connectivity and operational efficiency across Africa. IATA Regional...

Emirates Connects African Travellers to the World’s Most Romantic Destinations

This Valentine’s season, Emirates invites couples across Africa to let their love soar to new heights. Whether it’s wandering the enchanting canals of Venice,...

African Air Cargo Records Strong Growth as Demand Surges in 2025...

African airlines delivered one of the strongest air cargo performances globally in 2025, underscoring the continent’s growing relevance in global supply chains, according to...

Africa Powers Global Air Travel Growth as Passenger Demand Rises 5.7%...

Africa led global air travel growth in November 2025, recording an 11.2% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand, the strongest performance of any region,...