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Air Connectivity

  • Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration

    At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving sustainable aviation growth across Africa.

    Dr Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure of Rwanda. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • SAA Extends African Connectivity with New Service Between Johannesburg and Gaborone

    South African Airways launches a twice-daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, strengthening intra-African connectivity, trade and regional integration.

  • Johannesburg–Maseru Flights to Resume Following Restoration of Airport Safety Services

    Airlink resumes Johannesburg–Maseru flights on 7 November 2025 after Moshoeshoe I International Airport restores compliant fire and rescue capability.

  • Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Expand Network Access and Deepen Cooperation with Codeshare Partnership Launch

    Qatar Airways and Air Algérie launch a new codeshare partnership to enhance connectivity between Algeria, Asia, and the Middle East via Doha’s Hamad International Airport.

    Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Expand Network Access and Deepen Cooperation with Codeshare Partnership Launch
  • Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo

    Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in Africa’s air transport market.

    R-L DG . Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo and Mr Colins Nweke, Organiser, Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum. Pic- Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Nigeria.
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Expand Network Access and Deepen Cooperation with Codeshare Partnership Launch

    Qatar Airways and Air Algérie launch a new codeshare partnership to enhance connectivity between Algeria, Asia, and the Middle East via Doha’s Hamad International Airport.

    Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Expand Network Access and Deepen Cooperation with Codeshare Partnership Launch
  • Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo

    Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in Africa’s air transport market.

    R-L DG . Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo and Mr Colins Nweke, Organiser, Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum. Pic- Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Nigeria.
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Air Seychelles Increases Frequency to Daily Service from Seychelles to Abu Dhabi

    Air Seychelles increases Seychelles–Abu Dhabi flights to a daily schedule from 16 October 2025, enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism growth.

    Air Seychelles Increases Frequency to Daily Service from Seychelles to Abu Dhabi
  • Botswana’s NDP 12 Prioritises Aviation Reform and Infrastructure Development

    Botswana’s NDP 12 outlines aviation reforms, airport upgrades, and Air Botswana’s turnaround to strengthen the nation’s position as a regional aviation hub.

    Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure - 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗔𝗛 𝗦.𝗟.𝗠. 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗘
  • COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

    The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.

    COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
  • Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen China–Africa Connectivity

    Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to enhance air connectivity between Morocco and China, supporting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange across Africa.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

    The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.

    COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
  • Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen China–Africa Connectivity

    Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to enhance air connectivity between Morocco and China, supporting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange across Africa.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Royal Air Maroc Country Manager Pays Courtesy Call on GCAA Management

    Royal Air Maroc strengthens ties with Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, expanding daily Accra flights and reaffirming its strategic growth in Ghana.

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    9 September 2025

    On Thursday, 28 August 2025, the Country Manager of Royal Air Maroc, Mr. Tarik Allali, paid a courtesy call on the management of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) at Kotoka International Airport.
  • Tunisia Studies Launch of New Airlines to Boost Tourism and Connectivity

    Tunisia explores new airlines and maritime tourism to boost airports, attract global markets, and strengthen its position as a leading destination.

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    9 September 2025

    Ministère du Transport Tunis
  • Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Kinshasa, DRC

    Ethiopian Airlines marks 50 years of uninterrupted service to Kinshasa, DRC, with 32 weekly flights and dedicated cargo services connecting Africa to the world.

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    9 September 2025

    Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Kinshasa, DRC
  • Botswana Air Access Welcomes New South African Airways Service Connecting Johannesburg and Gaborone

    Botswana Air Access welcomes South African Airways’ new double daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, boosting regional connectivity and economic ties.

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    8 September 2025

  • Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO Launch Urgent Aviation Safety Reforms

    Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO launch urgent aviation safety reforms to address ICAO audit concerns, modernise oversight, and strengthen civil aviation.

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    8 September 2025

  • The Next Step for SAA: An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share

    South African Airways has wet-leased a 2016 Airbus A330-300 to modernise its fleet, but analysts warn seat layouts and slow recovery hinder market share gains.

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    1 September 2025

    The Next Step for SAA’s? An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share
  • RwandAir Strengthens Operations With Added Aircraft

    RwandAir boosts operations with two new Boeing 737-800s and returning aircraft, reducing delays and enhancing reliability ahead of an Airbus A330-200 delivery.

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    1 September 2025

    This month, RwandAir received two 737-800 aircraft, each with a passenger capacity of 174. Source: RwandAir
  • Nigeria Grants Tanzania Air, A Foreign Carrier Operating Permit

    Nigeria grants Air Tanzania a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit for direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights, boosting trade, tourism and investment.

    High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Proflight Zambia Flies to Windhoek

    Proflight Zambia launches direct flights to Windhoek, enhancing regional connectivity and boosting tourism and business travel.

    Supplied Proflight Zambia
  • Kenya Airways And Air Tanzania Sign Strategic MoU To Enhance Regional Cooperation

    Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance connectivity, and drive sustainable growth in Africa’s aviation sector.

    Kenya Airways And Air Tanzania Sign Strategic MoU To Enhance Regional Cooperation
  • SAA Launches Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Route

    South African Airways to begin direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights on 9 December 2025, boosting tourism and offering travellers flexible weekly options.

  • Turkish Airlines and Airlink Sign Codeshare Agreement to Expand African Connectivity

    Turkish Airlines and Airlink have entered into a codeshare agreement to enhance air connectivity across Southern Africa, effective 1 August 2025.

    Turkish Airlines and Airlink executives exchanging the signed copies of the commercial partnership agreement.Names of the people in the pictures are, from left-right: Ms Ozlem Salihoglu, Turkish Airlines Senior Vice President: International Relations and Alliances, Mr Levent Konukcu, Turkish Airlines Chief Investment and Strategy Officer, Mr de Villiers Engelbrecht, Airlink CEO, Ms Katherine Whelan, Airlink Chief Commercial Officer
  • Nigeria, Arab Republic of Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Aviation and Aerospace Development

    Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand routes, and promote regional integration across Africa.

    Federal Ministry of Information & National Orientation
  • Concept Formulation to Develop Rwanda’s Capital into East African Air Connectivity Hub Receives MCDF Grant Support

    The MCDF has approved a USD105,000 grant to support concept development for Kigali’s New International Airport City, aiming to position Rwanda’s capital as a key East African air connectivity hub through high-quality infrastructure planning.

    credit- Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF)
  • Runway to Resilience: How Long-Term Commitment, Local Leadership, and Engineering Innovation Kept Tuvalu Connected to the World

    Tuvalu's Funafuti Airport overcomes rare subsurface failures with porous asphalt, securing vital air access through engineering innovation and persistence.