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IATA: US, China lead global passenger markets; South Africa dominates African skies

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of its World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), offering a comprehensive, data-driven autopsy of global aviation demand, supply, and operational performance through to 2025. The annual report, which tracks the industry’s financial performance, global fleets, and major traffic corridors, underscores a stabilising global market alongside explosive pockets of growth in emerging regions. According to the IATA data, the United States maintained its crown as the…

Nigeria ready to offer South Africa Fifth Freedom traffic right

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airlink to begin services to Lagos Nigeria may have begun to reshape its Bilateral Air Services Agreement with some countries by receiving requests for Fifth Freedom rights with Nigeria. Last year, Nigeria changed its agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) to the Open Skies agreement tailored towards Nigeria’s agreement with the United States of America. Nigeria granted five airlines flight rights and fifth freedom, meaning…

SAA Showcases AI’s Game-Changing Potential, Partners Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a bid to stay ahead of the curve, South African Airways (SAA) has hosted a thought-provoking discussion on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and The Future of Work.” The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce’s July 2025 Breakfast Forum, held at Eko Hotel and Suites and hosted by SAA, brought together industry experts and thought leaders to explore the vast potential of AI in transforming the workspace. SAA’s Regional Manager for Africa, the Middle East, and the…

Consulate partners Nigeria-South Africa aviation summit to scout sector talent

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a landmark meeting held in Lagos, the South African Consulate General, led by Dr. Bobby Moroe, expressed support for the launch of the Nigeria-South Africa Aviation Exchange Program, a strategic initiative designed to build capacity, develop careers, and strengthen collaboration in Africa’s aviation sector. This pilot exchange program is the first major step under the Nigeria-South Africa Aviation Forum, founded by aviation advocate Toni Ukachukwu. It is being executed by Aviators Management Academy and…

Afri Explorer Launches Second Edition, Spotlights MICE in South Africa

Posted on May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Afri Explorer, a Pan-African publication committed to amplifying the continent’s most dynamic sectors, has launched the highly anticipated second edition of its magazine, this time with a dedicated focus on the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in South Africa. Under the theme “MICE, SOUTH AFRICA”, the new edition delves into the transformative power of business tourism and its role in driving economic growth, regional integration, and global collaboration. The 120-page issue comprehensively explores…

Airline group raises concern over South Africa’s aviation infrastructure

Posted on February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has noted with renewed concern and frustration the recent rash of incidents that disrupted airline operations over the summer peak travel season and throughout this month. The incidents are primarily related to the reliability of re-fuelling infrastructure, electrical power supply and redundancy systems at O.R. Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. There remains ongoing uncertainty regarding the management of fuel reserves as well as the security…

Nigeria’s $72.1 billion trumps SA’s $447 million trade volume, simplifies visa processes

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

South Africa has simplified visa processes for Nigerians wishing to visit the country by cutting visa application delays and the former policy that keeps applicants’ travel passports for more than six months before approval or rejection. The new arrangement for visa application and collection is now seven days with the option for applicants to only attach the photocopies of their travel passports to their applications and travel to other destinations while waiting for a call…

BREAKING:South Africa terminates SAA’s strategic equity partner, Takatso’s deal

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Takatso allegedly underpaying for an airline Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has announced that SAA’s deal with strategic equity partner Takatso has been terminated, a major setback to one of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s biggest privatisation drives amid pushback from some in the ruling party. “Late last week there was agreement that by mutual consent this transaction should be terminated as there is no clear path forward,” Gordan said after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday….