africa

Imagine boarding a plane for a routine journey and being greeted with an electrifying performance at 36,000 feet. That’s what happened to some passengers.

Kenya Airways has announced plans to enhance its services on the Nairobi to London Heathrow route, offering a total of 14 weekly flights starting from October 29, 2023. This expansion marks a substantial increase from the current 10 weekly flights and reflects the airline’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for this popular route. Passengers […]

Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has made headlines after securing its UK Third Country Operator (TCO) authorization. With this, the airline is now demanding access to London Heathrow Airport, invoking the reciprocity principle outlined in the bilateral air services agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. This development has reignited a diplomatic dispute that […]

Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for the years 2023–2042 has unveiled a fascinating aviation landscape in Africa. The report forecasts an extraordinary surge in intra-African passenger traffic, with expectations of quadrupling over the next two decades. This substantial growth, among the highest globally, will necessitate the addition of a remarkable 1,025 new aircraft to Africa’s […]

The newly appointed Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has ordered the suspension of the Nigeria Air project, a decision that has garnered widespread support, notably from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), who had previously voiced concerns about the project initiated during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Minister Keyamo […]

Fly Angola has recently announced the suspension of its domestic flight network, citing losses from unfavorable policies and increased operating costs, driven by the devaluation of the kwanza against the dollar. The airline plans to re-evaluate its strategy and aims to resume operations once sustainable conditions are ensured. The move leaves state-owned TAAG Angola Airlines […]

Niger, a landlocked country at the heart of Africa, finds itself embroiled in a political crisis that has led to the closure of its airspace. The country’s military rulers have declared the closure of the country’s airspace, signaling an escalation of tensions with neighboring countries and the international community. With neighboring nations allegedly preparing for […]

A stunning new livery is getting attention.

The African aviation industry is facing a critical challenge in its pursuit of sustainability: the affordability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). During a dynamic panel discussion at the recent AviaDev Africa event in Nairobi, industry leaders highlighted the hurdles faced by African airlines in adopting SAF. The consensus among the panelists was that, while environmental […]

Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading airline, has announced the launch of a new daily flight service from Johannesburg to Nairobi, connecting two of the major regional markets in Africa. Airlink’s entry into the South Africa-Kenya market will offer more options and increased competition, benefitting travellers by potentially leading to more affordable fares and improved services. This […]