African airlines recorded 11.2% year-on-year passenger demand growth in November 2025, outperforming every other global region and underscoring the continent’s accelerating air travel recovery. The growth figure was highlighted in a January 2026 article published by Travel And Tour World.…
Ethiopian Airlines is advancing one of Africa’s most ambitious aviation infrastructure projects as the design, financing, and early construction framework for Bishoftu International Airport continues to crystallize. The new mega-hub, located southeast of Addis Ababa, is positioned to become a…
Ethiopian Airlines is accelerating its role as a regional aviation catalyst, expanding international connectivity into Addis Ababa as global carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines deepen their presence in Ethiopia. The strategy reflects a broader push to position…
Turkish Airlines has launched a landmark Turkish Airlines investment initiative valued at over TL 100 billion (approximately $2.32 billion) with the groundbreaking of eight new aviation facilities at and around Istanbul Airport, aimed at boosting global logistics capacity, aircraft maintenance…
Boeing closed 2025 with its strongest aircraft delivery performance since 2018, delivering 600 commercial airplanes as production stability improved and airline demand accelerated across narrowbody and widebody programs. The milestone signals a turning point for the US manufacturer after years…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a safety mandate for FAA PW1100G modifications following several engine fires tied to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans on Airbus A320neo family aircraft. According to Jon Hemmerdinger for FlightGlobal, the airworthiness directive…
Travel And Tour World reports that Ibom Air regional aviation growth is reshaping Nigeria’s airline landscape and stimulating tourism and hospitality demand in Akwa Ibom State. The Nigerian government-backed carrier has rapidly expanded its network and modern fleet since starting…
Emirates ends A380 Copenhagen service after a multi-phase operation, signaling a strategic shift from raw capacity to frequency and product diversity on the Dubai–Copenhagen corridor. The UAE flag carrier will operate its last Airbus A380 flight between Dubai International Airport…
Africa’s biggest airport project officially began construction on January 10, 2026, as Ethiopian Airlines led the groundbreaking of a new mega-airport outside Addis Ababa that is set to transform the continent’s aviation landscape. According to Reuters journalist Dawit Endeshaw for…
Kenya Airways plans to incorporate Boeing 767 freighters into its fleet in 2026 as a strategic bridge to larger Boeing 777Fs, underlining the carrier’s intensified cargo growth push. This initiative aims to lift the share of cargo revenue from around…
