A significant new chapter in Africa’s aviation landscape is unfolding as Etihad Airways and Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, formalise an interline agreement designed to widen travel possibilities between the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria and a broad sweep of West and Central African destinations. For sub-Saharan travel professionals, this partnership represents a fresh opportunity to design richer itineraries linking the region with the Gulf and, through Abu Dhabi, the wider world.Under the arrangement, Etihad passengers will be able to purchase a single ticket that connects through Lagos and Accra onto the extensive…
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Nigeria’s dynamic aviation sector is set for another exciting shake-up as low-cost carrier ValueJet prepares to introduce Boeing 737 aircraft into its fleet, marking a bold departure from its current all-Bombardier CRJ operation. The move signals a major turning point for the young airline, which has quickly earned a reputation for reliability and value-driven pricing since launching commercial services with its regional jet fleet. For sub-Saharan Africa’s travel trade, this development opens fresh opportunities to reshape West and Central African travel packages, with wider capacity and new route options soon to become available.The …
Central Africa’s aviation landscape is entering an exciting new phase as FlyGabon, the state-backed Gabonese carrier, prepares to welcome its very first Boeing aircraft into service. The addition of a Boeing 737-700, previously operated by China Southern Airlines, represents a decisive break from the airline’s ATR-focused operations and signals a bold step in its international growth strategy. For African travel professionals watching the continent’s carrier ecosystem, this move is more than a fleet update, it is a statement of intent from a young airline determined to earn its place on…
West and Central Africa’s regional connectivity map has just gained another meaningful link, and the news deserves close attention from every travel trade professional watching the continent’s aviation story unfold. ASKY Airlines, the Lomé-based Pan-African carrier, has officially added Kano to its growing network, opening direct services to one of Nigeria’s most important commercial and cultural centres. The launch marks a strategic move that promises to strengthen trade flows, encourage tourism, and deepen the airline’s presence in the Nigerian market.Kano is far more than just another dot on the airline’s route…
Cameroon’s flag carrier, Camair-Co, has posted a modestly improved financial performance for the 2025 financial year, narrowing its net loss for the second consecutive year while remaining heavily reliant on public subsidies. According to the airline’s 2025 financial statements, the state-owned carrier recorded a net loss of 4.65 billion CFA francs, roughly 7.7 million US dollars, an improvement on the previous year’s figures but still a clear signal that structural challenges continue to weigh on the company’s operations.The results confirm that despite steady progress on the commercial front, Camair-Co remains structurally…
Central Africa’s aviation landscape is on the verge of a historic transformation, with Baba Ahmadou Danpullo, Francophone Africa’s richest billionaire, announcing plans to invest approximately 500 billion CFA francs, equivalent to around 900 million US dollars, in the creation of a brand-new airline and two privately owned airports. The bold venture, unveiled at the end of June 2026, ranks as one of the largest privately financed aviation projects ever proposed on the African continent and could redefine the way business, tourism and trade flow across the Central African Economic and Monetary Community…
Akwa Ibom State’s homegrown carrier, Ibom Air, is preparing to deepen its footprint across West Africa with the launch of two strategic international routes connecting Nigeria and Ghana. Effective 28 June 2026, the airline will introduce a non-stop service between Uyo and Accra, alongside a one-stop connection linking Abuja and Accra. The development marks another bold step for an airline that has steadily transformed itself from a domestic operator into a serious regional player on the African aviation stage.The timing of this expansion is particularly notable. It comes shortly after the long-anticipated upgrade…
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has scored a major diplomatic and commercial victory with the approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled passenger, cargo and mail services to the South American giant. The clearance, contained in ANAC Ordinance No. 19.449/2026, marks another significant milestone in the airline’s bold global expansion strategy and opens the door for the first-ever direct air connectivity between Nigeria and Brazil operated by a Nigerian carrier. For African travel professionals tracking how the continent’s aviation map is being redrawn, this development is one…
Africa’s regional aviation map is set for a significant reshaping as Air Peace, West Africa’s leading airline and Nigeria’s foremost carrier, prepares to launch scheduled services linking Lagos with four strategic capitals across the continent. From 1 August 2026, the airline will begin operations to Douala in Cameroon, Libreville in Gabon, Bamako in Mali, and Conakry in Guinea, opening fresh corridors for trade, tourism and cross-border commerce that travel professionals across sub-Saharan Africa have long awaited.The announcement marks another defining chapter in Air Peace’s ambitious continental expansion strategy. By layering these…
In a development that will be closely followed across West Africa’s aviation community, Air Côte d’Ivoire has officially brought one of its Airbus A320neo aircraft back into active service after nearly a year of storage in France. The repatriation of the jet marks a significant step for the Ivorian flag carrier, which is currently navigating a delicate balance between fleet constraints and an ambitious growth agenda that includes long-haul ambitions.The aircraft in question had been parked in France for close to twelve months, sidelined during a period when the airline faced mounting operational…