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Stay updated on the latest developments in Africa's airspace sector. AFRVIATOR is your go-to destination for Aviation, travel, and tourism updates with a focus on Africa and the Indian Ocean. They aim to journey with ambitious air travel brands, shaping Africa's travel narrative while championing authentic and bold storytelling.
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Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has announced the launch of passenger service to Hyderabad, India, starting June 16, 2025. The airline will operate three weekly flights between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad using a Boeing 737-8, according to AeroRoutes data. Addis Ababa - Hyderabad Flight ..read more
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The Lufthansa Group has rolled out a new service to improve the baggage tracing process for its passengers, integrating Apple AirTag location features into their systems. In a statement on February 4, 2025, the company announced that effective immediately, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings passengers can privately ..read more
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FlyNamibia has announced the appointment of Nerine Uys as the new acting Managing Director, effective immediately. Uys’s Vision and Expertise Previously serving as the General Manager: Commercial, Uys brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Board Chair and Ambassador Tonata Itenge-Emvula expressed confidence in Uys's leadership: "We are thrilled to have ..read more
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FlySafair (FA) announced on February 4, 2025, that flights will continue as scheduled following a recent ruling by the Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC). While the ASLC has issued sanctions related to a "technical interpretation of nationality provisions," the airline has been granted 12 months to comply, meaning there is ..read more
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced in January 2025, that Max Air's domestic flight operations will be suspended for three months "to allow for an internal appraisal of its operations by its management." This decision follows an incident involving Max Air's Boeing 737-400 aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD, which ..read more
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Air Seychelles (HM) announced on February 3, 2025, that it has attained the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) and the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certifications. ISAGO Certification The ISAGO program oversees ground handling service providers (GHSPs) and emphasises standardised operational procedures. Air Seychelles outlined it achieved its ..read more
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South Africa welcomed 8.92 million international visitors in 2024, a 5.1% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa. While the sector has yet to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels fully, its contribution to GDP now stands at 8.8%, supporting 1.68 million jobs, as ..read more
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Proflight Zambia (P0) has launched a new direct flight route connecting Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Victoria Falls/Livingstone Airport (LVI), expanding its regional network in Southern Africa. Proflight stated its new route aims to improve connectivity between two notable destinations in Africa, providing both leisure and business travellers with a ..read more
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WTTC Study Reveals Sustainability "Say-Do" Gap in Travel The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report highlighting a disconnect between travellers' stated interest in sustainable travel and their actual choices. The report, titled "Bridging the Say-Do Gap: How to Create an Effective Sustainability Strategy by Knowing ..read more
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Emirates announced the inauguration of its Emirates World Store in Cairo, Egypt on January 31, 2025, expanding the reach of its refreshed travel retail store concept. The Emirates World Store, located at 5A WaterWay in Cairo, was inaugurated by Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, and Adil ..read more