Nigeria–Venezuela Direct Air Route Under Discussion
The Venezuelan government is advancing plans to launch direct flights between Venezuela and Nigeria through its national airline, CONVIASA. This initiative was discus
AFRAA Strengthens Data Capabilities Through Partnership with OAG
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has deepened its commitment to data-driven decision-making through a strategic partnership with
Airfare in Gabon: Afrijet Says No to Tax Inflation and Calls for Dialogue
As the peak summer travel season looms, airline Afrijet — operating domestically under the FLYGABON brand — is sounding the alarm. The company is denouncing a sudden, uni
LAM Becomes Mozambique’s Second Most Indebted State-Owned Company
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), the national flag carrier, is facing growing financial pressure. According to the Ministry of Finance’s recently released 2024 Annual Public Debt Report, LAM has become the s
Air Côte d’Ivoire Secures Additional $76M Loan to Finalize A330neo Deal
Air Côte d’Ivoire has secured a 47.91 billion FCFA loan ( $76 million) from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
Ethiopian Cargo Takes Delivery of Final Boeing 777-200LR Freighter
Ethiopian Cargo has taken delivery of its 12th Boeing 777-200LR Freighter, marking a significant milestone for both the airline and the aircraft manufacturer. Registered as ET-BAC (MSN 68141), this aircraft is notable for being the final Boeing 777-200LRF ever produced—a symbolic end to a successful production run. The delivery was officially a
Air Algérie Removes French from Tickets,Adopts Arabic-English Only
Air Algérie has officially announced the upcoming removal of the French language from its flight tickets. From now on, tickets will only be issued in a bilingual format featuring Arabic and English, confirmed Abdelkader Salmi, Director of the General Affairs Division at the national carrier, during a recent interview wit
Nigeria Seeks to Reopen Air Routes to Italy
Nigeria is seeking to deepen economic ties with Italy by revitalizing its Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), aiming to expand direct air links and strengthen trade, investment, and overall cooperation between the two countries. The initiative was highlighted during the Nigeria-Italy Investment Summit 2025, held in Abuja on Wednesday, May 21-22
Emirates and Air Mauritius Renew Strategic Partnership to Boost Codeshare and Operational Synergies
Emirates and Air Mauritius have officially renewed their longstanding strategic partnership, reinforcing over two decades of cooperation. The renewed agreement, signed in Mauritiu
Benin to Launch Amazone Airlines, Its New National Carrier
On May 19, 2025, during an official visit to Doha, President Patrice Talon of Benin announced a major new project for the country’s aviation sector: the upcoming launch of a new national airline, tentatively named Amazone Airlines. The Beninese Presidency confirmed the news in an official statement.