Africa

IATA: Despite improvement, Africa’s air safety rating lags behind global average

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IATA: Despite improvement, Africa’s air safety rating lags behind global average

2024 runway excursions most prevalent among Africa’s 10 reported accidents High taxes, charges highest in Africa, destroy travel demands, flays $1trapped funds   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African governments to prioritise aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden, and resolving the issue of blocked airline funds. According to IATA, on average, the effective implementation rate for ICAO SARPS is…

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Airbus expands footprint in Africa with a new Customer Support Centre in J’burg

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Airbus expands footprint in Africa with a new Customer Support Centre in J’burg

Airbus has officially opened a new Customer Support Centre dedicated to commercial aircraft in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in nearly five decades of partnership with Africa’s aviation sector. The facility will bring Airbus closer to airline customers across the continent, enhancing customer proximity and offering a full range of services to help operators maintain safe, efficient, and reliable fleets. The centre will provide technical assistance, engineering and maintenance solutions, fleet performance analysis, training services,…

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African carriers’ low penetration creates space for foreign airlines’

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African carriers’ low penetration creates space for foreign airlines’

Despite the presence of foreign airlines, the African market still offers substantial growth potential. This is particularly true for airlines looking to expand their reach and offer more options travelling to and from the continent, writes WOLE SHADARE Foreign airlines are increasingly viewing the African aviation market as a lucrative opportunity. While European and Middle Eastern carriers have a strong presence, airlines from around the globe are recognising the potential for growth in the region….

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European, Middle East Airlines, others foray into African market with codeshare deals with continent’s airlines

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European, Middle East Airlines, others foray into African market with codeshare deals with continent’s airlines

European, Middle East and American airlines have begun to see Africa as a fertile ground for airline business as they begin to ink codeshare pacts with the continent’s airlines to expand their operations in the region. The latest pact is the one involving Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Türkiye. The carrier has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African continent. The agreement, which will take…

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Qatar Airways resumes flights to Kigali, increases network in Africa to 30 destinations

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Qatar Airways resumes flights to Kigali, increases network in Africa to 30 destinations

Qatar Airways is increasing the number of destinations it serves in Africa to 30, with the resumption of flights between Doha and the Rwandan capital, Kigali, from Wednesday, 25 June 2025. The resumption marks the continued expansion of the airline’s African operations and its commitment to operating across the continent, providing increased connectivity and choice of destinations via its award-winning Doha hub, Hamad International Airport. The move is also expected to help boost socio-economic development…

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Qatar: Aviation’s role in helping Africa become an economic superpower

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Qatar: Aviation’s role in helping Africa become an economic superpower

At home to the world’s youngest workforce, paired with evolving legislation and massive capacity for expansion of airline services, Africa has unprecedented potential for development, writes Qatar Airways’ Chief Commercial, Thierry Antinori  With the world’s youngest and fastest-growing workforce and rich natural resources, it is well documented that Africa has vast potential for socio-economic development. Much has been said and written about how to unleash that potential. Still, the continent’s people, business and political leaders…

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Ukachukwu’s hard work rewarded, among Africa’s 100 most impactful travel, tourism personalities in 2025

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Ukachukwu’s hard work rewarded, among Africa’s 100 most impactful travel, tourism personalities in 2025

Africa Travel & Tourism Awards has recognised Toni Ukachukwu, the visionary founder of Aviators Africa, as one of Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People in Travel and Tourism for the year 2025. This prestigious accolade celebrates his significant and sustained contributions to the growth, innovation, and transformation of the travel and tourism landscape across the continent. With a career spanning over a decade, Ukachukwu has carved a niche in the African aviation and tourism ecosystem by…

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Air Peace Makes Nonstop Flight From Abuja to St. Kitts, Expanding Africa’s Global Reach

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Air Peace Makes Nonstop Flight From Abuja to St. Kitts, Expanding Africa’s Global Reach

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, on June 12, 2025, made a non-stop flight to the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The service, arranged for a Pan-African business conference in the Eastern Caribbean, carried delegations from Nigeria, thereby underscoring the airline’s growing trajectory and strategic foray into the global market. The St. Kitts & Nevis flight is the airline’s third foray into…

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Dissecting Africa’s aviation resilience amid challenges

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Dissecting Africa’s aviation resilience amid challenges

The 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India may have come and gone, Africa’s aviation took the centre stage and came under scrutiny as the event highlights growth potential, opportunity and challenges, writes, WOLE SHADARE   Crossroads, challenges Last week, the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) press conference in New Delhi, India, highlighted key insights into the continent’s aviation landscape, revealing promising opportunities and formidable barriers. With…

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Africa, Middle East record lowest mishandled baggage numbers

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Africa, Middle East record lowest mishandled baggage numbers

Global traffic increases 8.2%, mishandled luggage drops to 6.3%   The Middle East and Africa’s air transport sector kept pace with global passenger surges in 2024, achieving remarkable baggage results despite increasing system demands. According to the newly released SITA Baggage IT Insights 2025, the region maintained one of the world’s strongest performances, reporting 6.02 mishandled bags per 1,000 passengers, slightly up from 4.5 in 2023, but still among the best worldwide. The global picture…

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