Our Airline News in Africa covers the latest developments in Africa’s aviation space—from new flight routes and airline launches to regulatory updates and travel advisories. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or a travel industry insider, stay updated on the news shaping the future of air travel across the continent.
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, launched a new direct passenger service to Hyderabad, India, on June 16, 2025. This new route is…
The Paris Air Show 2025 has set the stage for a new era in aviation, unveiling innovations poised to transform air travel, defence, and urban mobility on a global scale.…
Travel and Tour World reports that the Asia-Pacific region has emerged as the global leader in baggage handling, achieving the lowest mishandling rates worldwide in 2024 amid soaring air travel…
CNBC reports that a major internet outage on Thursday, June 12, 2025, stemming from failures at Google Cloud and Cloudflare sent the global travel industry into a tailspin. The disruption…
Breaking Travel News reports that from November 3, 2025, Ryanair passengers will need to have their smartphones ready, as the budget airline giant scraps printed boarding passes, becoming the first…
Nigeria’s VivaJets has hit a major milestone with the recent approval of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), signalling its readiness to fully enter…
Arik Air, a leading Nigerian airline, announced a groundbreaking partnership with Hospitals for Humanity on June 3, intending to boost medical tourism. The partnership aims to provide 150 Nigerian children with…
Travel News Africa reports that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned African governments against “milking aviation.” At its 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi, IATA urged Africa to stop the…
The latest report released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) painted a bleak picture of African aviation. Aviation Metric reports that, citing IATA’s report, governments across Africa have blocked…
Nigeria targets reinstatement of air services with Italy as part of a renewed effort to strengthen bilateral ties. According to Travel News Africa, the move involves reviving the existing Bilateral…