Tag : African aviation news

July 8, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon and West Africa Could Welcome Fastjet’s Low-Cost Expansion as Airline Explores New Regional Routes—Will Affordable African Travel Take Off?

Fastjet is exploring expansion into West Africa through Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire, signalling stronger regional connectivity and more travel opportunities.

July 6, 2026

South Africa Aligns With Türkiye as Turkish Airlines Expands Service to Ten Weekly Flights, Strengthening Big Global Tourism and Aviation Connectivity

Cape Town gains three additional Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul as South Africa prepares for the 2026/27 summer tourism season.

June 29, 2026

Luanda and Guangzhou Align Through TAAG Angola Airlines as New Boeing 787 Service Boosts Tourism, Trade, Cargo and Africa–China Connectivity

TAAG Angola Airlines launches direct Luanda–Guangzhou flights, strengthening tourism, business travel, cargo links and Africa–China connectivity.

June 29, 2026

Zambia Aligns with AviaDev Africa 2027 as Airlift Zambia Initiative Targets New Routes Across Europe, Gulf, Asia and North America

Zambia will host AviaDev Africa 2027 while launching the Airlift Zambia Initiative to attract new airlines, expand routes and boost tourism growth.

June 29, 2026

Luanda and Lisbon Gain Stronger Tourism and Business Connectivity as TAAG Angola Airlines now Secures EASA Approval for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Operations

TAAG Angola Airlines receives EASA approval to operate its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Luanda-Lisbon route, boosting connectivity and tourism.

June 27, 2026

Cape Town and Mauritius Gain New Tourism Momentum as Airlink Introduces Direct E195-E2 Flights, Expanding Indian Ocean Travel and Twin-Centre Holiday Opportunities

Airlink launches direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights from October 2026, boosting tourism, business travel and Indian Ocean connectivity.

June 24, 2026

Dar es Salaam and Moscow Direct Flights Launch Next Month: How Tanzania’s New Air Link Could Transform Tourism, Zanzibar Holidays and East African Travel

Dar es Salaam and Moscow gain a new direct flight route next month, boosting Tanzania tourism, Zanzibar travel, safari holidays and business connectivity.

June 24, 2026

Luanda and Guangzhou Open a New Africa–Asia Air Bridge as TAAG Angola Airlines Launches Non-Stop Flights, Could This Transform Tourism, Trade and Travel Across Southern Africa?

TAAG Angola Airlines launches direct Luanda–Guangzhou flights, strengthening Africa–Asia tourism, trade and connectivity from Southern Africa.

June 24, 2026

Cairo, Zanzibar and Birmingham Gain New Direct Links as EgyptAir Expands Across Africa and Europe. Could These Routes Redefine Travel Between North Africa, East Africa and the UK?

EgyptAir launches new direct flights to Zanzibar and Birmingham, boosting tourism, business travel and connectivity between Africa and Europe.

June 22, 2026

Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro Drive Tanzania’s Aviation Growth as Air Tanzania Targets Forty-Seven Destinations and TZS 1.09 Trillion Revenue Through Fleet Expansion and Regional Connectivity—Could This Transform East Africa’s Tourism Landscape?

Air Tanzania plans to expand to 47 destinations and target TZS 1.09 trillion revenue, boosting tourism, aviation connectivity and East African travel.

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