Air India suspends flights to Kenya

Air India has announced a temporary suspension of its Delhi–Nairobi route, effective from 1 September to 25 October 2025. Flights are expected to resume from 26 October 2025, with reservations for that date onwards currently available.

RwandAir Launches New Kigali → Zanzibar → Mombasa Triangular Service

RwandAir is set to launch a triangular route linking Kigali (KGL) with Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Mombasa (MBA), marking a smart realignment towards high-growth Eastern and Southern African leisure markets.

ProFlight Zambia to link Zambia and Namibia

Proflight Zambia is expanding its regional network with the introduction of direct flights between Lusaka and Windhoek, Namibia, commencing on March 3, 2026.

Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of First A330neo and anounces flights to Paris

Air Côte d’Ivoire received its first Airbus A330-900neo, marking a historic milestone as the airline’s first-ever wide-body aircraft and a foundational step in its long-haul expansion strategy.

United Nigeria secures aircraft from Southwest Airlines

United Nigeria and US-based Southwest Airlines have reached an aircraft purchase agreement, with United Nigeria acquiring 6 Boeing 737-800s formerly operated by Southwest Airlines and options for 4 additional aircraft.

Air Peace adds more aircraft and eyes new destinations

Air Peace recently welcomed its fourth Boeing 777-200ER, registered 5N-CEG, on 22 August 2025, touching down at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport after ferrying from Teruel, Spain.

Madagascar‑Registered UDAAN Used as Front for Iran to Acquire Five Boeing 777s

In a dramatic expose, several international aviation authorities have confirmed that Iran has secretly added five Boeing 777‑200ER widebodies to its fleet by routing them through a Madagascar‑registered shell entity named UDAAN Aviation, in apparent defiance of U.S. and EU sanctions.

Kenya Airways and WestJet Ink Interline Agreement to Propel Africa – Canada Connectivity

Kenya Airways and WestJet have announced a landmark interline agreement, unlocking seamless travel between North America and Africa via integrated booking, baggage, and scheduling solutions.