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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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slowlytravelfAr Brief on International Tourism Highlights for Q1 2024 by UN Tourism with a closer look at Africa Region. Stay tuned ..read more
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The International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) announced on May 15, 2024, the formation of Work Group 13 (WG 13). This group comprises leading aerospace industry players including Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, GE Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Safran. WG 13, acknowledging SAF as crucial for achieving net-zero CO2 emissions ..read more
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Premium leisure airline, beOnd (B4) has been recognised for its luxurious cabin design with the 'Cabin Concept of the Year' award for 2024 by Onboard Hospitality, a leading publication in airline experience. The award, voted for by readers and judged by industry experts, has previously been won by airlines like ..read more
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Kenya's travel sector saw a significant upswing in 2023, according to the Economic Survey Report 2024, released by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on May 20th, 2024. Air Passenger Traffic Up The report highlights a notable increase in passenger traffic at Kenyan airports: "The number of passengers handled at ..read more
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Nigeria Air, the nation’s anticipated flag carrier, remains suspended indefinitely, as confirmed by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo during a recent ministerial briefing in Abuja. During the televised briefing on May 27, 2024, to commemorate the first anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, Minister Keyamo stated ..read more
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Etihad Airways (EY) has been named the 'Best Environmental Airline of the Year' for 2024 by AirlineRatings.com, marking their third consecutive win in this prestigious category. This accomplishment comes alongside it's 8th place ranking in the agency's Top Twenty airlines of 2024, as revealed by AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas. "Etihad ..read more
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The latest data from the UNWTO shows a significant rebound in international travel, with global arrivals reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. UN Tourism reports more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March 2024, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023. Highlights ..read more
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Jambojet (JM) the low-cost carrier owned by Kenya Airways, outlined it is charting a course for growth with a focus on expanding its regional network and boosting cargo operations. Mombasa-Zanzibar Launch Highlighting their upcoming route launch, Jambojet announced the start of Mombasa-Zanzibar flights from July 1, 2024. This new route ..read more
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The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) and G3 Global Services announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 28, 2024. AfBAA whose mission is to promote business aviation as a tool for economic development across the continent, will collaborate with G3 Global Services, a provider of expedited visa and passport ..read more
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Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the ongoing installation of electronic gates (e-gates) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. "I was in Lagos [May 24, 2024] to conduct an inspection of the progress at Terminal 2, Wings D and E, and the private terminal of Murtala Muhammed ..read more