Airlink’s new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft entered service this morning, in time for the Christmas and New Year rush, with its inaugural flight, number 4Z 553, from the airline’s main base at O.R. Tambo International Airport to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport....

Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 , becoming the 10th airline worldwide to operate the largest version of the long range leader. The aircraft, configured in a premium three-class layout with 382 seats, will open a new chapter in Philippine...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025. A marginal improvement of USD 100 million has been made since last reported in April 2025. Out...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented its outlook for Africa as part of the 2026 global industry forecast during today’s Africa media roundtable. While Africa is expected to outpace global traffic growth next year, the region continues to face...

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has held a sensitization training for members of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) on the newly launched DATR portal. The training, which took place at the NCAA Aviation House, Ikeja, Lagos, on the...

Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, 7 December 2025. Mr. Al‑Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer. Mr. Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International...