17 May 2026
Airlinepros International Appointed GSA for LIFT in Five Key Global Markets
AirlinePros International has been appointed as General Sales Agent for LIFT in Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain…
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12 May 2026
Zambia Targets Wider African Air Links Under Single African Air Transport Market
Zambia Airports Corporation has outlined how stronger air connectivity, route development and regional integration are central…
11 May 2026
Celebrating Safarilink’s 3rd Scheduled Flight on the Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi Route
Safarilink has introduced a third scheduled flight on the Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi route, strengthening tourism, trade and regional…
29 April 2026
British Airways Launches Special Fares to Celebrate 90 Years of Flying Between Nigeria and the UK
British Airways is marking 90 years of flying between Nigeria and the UK with the launch…
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EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key…
St Helena Airport Secures Category 4 Approval Following Operational Downgrade
St Helena Airport secures Category 4 approval from ASSI, restoring medevac capability while commercial flights…
Zanzibar Opens Eastern Europe Tourism Link With First Bulgarian Charter
Zanzibar receives first Bulgaria Airlines charter, restoring Eastern Europe tourism link and expanding air connectivity…
Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional…
Air Connect Namibia Drives Major Gains in Passenger Numbers
Air Connect Namibia expands international connectivity, lifts passenger volumes by 11%, and drives tourism growth…
South African Airways and CemAir Sign Game-Changing Domestic Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways and CemAir have launched a domestic codeshare partnership, expanding regional connectivity and…
Qatar Airways Expands Flight Frequencies Across South Africa Network
Qatar Airways increases weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, strengthening South Africa connectivity…
Turning SAATM Commitments into Schedules, Corridors and Full Cabins
At the AFRAA AGA, AFCAC outlines how SAATM must move from policy commitments to practical…
Africa’s Single Air Transport Market: Progress Made, Connectivity Still Elusive
Eight years after launch, SAATM shows regulatory progress, but intra-African air connectivity remains constrained by…
United Ups Service to Meet Increased Demand on Cape Town Routes
United Airlines increases Cape Town–Newark capacity after a 7% rise in holiday bookings, reflecting strong…
LIFT Expands Its Fleet as Bookings Point to a Strong Summer Season Across South Africa’s Golden Triangle
LIFT adds aircraft ahead of the festive season as strong early bookings and tourism data…
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…
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3.6% Air Passenger Growth in Septemb
IATA reports a 3.6% rise in global air passenger demand for September 2025, driven by…
US Shutdown Ends, Allowing Airlines to Restore Normal Operations Across Domestic Network
The US government shutdown has ended, allowing United Airlines and the wider aviation sector to…
ATNS Updates to the Industry: Need for More Clarity
AASA urges ATNS to provide transparent timelines and solutions as ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure suspensions…
Africa’s Travellers Still Value the Human Touch in a Digital World
IATA’s 2025 survey shows African travellers still value personal service and human connection as global…
Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Nairobi, Helping Unlock Inbound Tourism Growth
Emirates will add a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi from March 2026, expanding…
TAAG Angola Airlines on Strengthening African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
TAAG Chairman Clóvis Martins Rosa outlines how African airlines can strengthen their position under SAATM,…
Luanda Summit: AU’s Lerato Mataboge Rallies Africa to Invest in Open Skies and Integrated Air Transport
At the Luanda Summit, AU’s Lerato Mataboge urged Africa to invest in open skies and…
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…
Zimbabwe’s Approach to Collaborative Growth and Modernisation in African Aviation
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Zimbabwe highlighted collaboration, investment and policy reform as key drivers…
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…
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,…
Marrakech Joins Delta’s Growing Global Network: New Direct Route from Atlanta Opens Gateway to Morocco
Delta Air Lines launches nonstop flights between Atlanta and Marrakech, enhancing U.S.–Morocco connectivity and expanding…
Botswana Air Access Welcomes New Proflight Zambia Service Connecting Lusaka, Livingstone and Maun
Proflight Zambia’s new Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route enhances regional air connectivity, tourism, and business cooperation between Zambia…
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…