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Zambia Airways Relaunches flights to Zimbabwe

Zambia Airways has resumed direct flights between Lusaka and Harare. The service will operate three times a week.

Africa, Aviation, Harare, Lusaka, Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Ethiopian Airlines Eyes Major Regional Aircraft Order

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, is reportedly preparing to place a significant order for new regional aircraft.

Africa, Airbus, Aviation, Boeing, Embraer, Ethiopia, Paris Air Show, Travel

Kenya Airways Achieves Record Profit After 11 Years of Losses

Kenya Airways has made a dramatic financial comeback, reporting a net profit of KSh 5.4 billion (approx. USD 41.4 million) for the year ending December 31, 2024. This is the airline’s first full-year profit since 2012, marking a major turnaround from its KSh 22.6 billion (USD 173.4 million) loss in 2023.

Africa, Aviation, Explore, Financial Results, Kenya, Kenya Airways, Profit, Travel

Etihad Airways Ends Flights to Seychelles and Air Seychelles steps in to fill gap

Etihad Airways has discontinued its direct flight services between Abu Dhabi and Seychelles as of May 22, 2025. This strategic change marks the end of an era for the Gulf carrier on the Indian Ocean route but also opens the door for the national airline of Seychelles to step in and strengthen its regional presence.

Africa, Air Seychelles, Aviation, Etihad, Explore, Seychelles, Travel, UAE

Uganda Airlines launches flights to London

Uganda Airlines has officially inaugurated its direct flight service between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick. The inaugural flight took off on May 18, 2025, re-establishing a direct air link between Uganda and the United Kingdom for the first time since 2015.

Africa, Airbus, Aviation, Entebbe, Explore, Travel, Uganda, Uganda Airlines, United Kindom

ValueJet Launches Direct Flights from Lagos to Gambia

On the 15th of May, Nigerian airline ValueJet officially inaugurated direct flights between Lagos, Nigeria, and Banjul (BJL, Gambia), marking a significant expansion of its West African network.

Africa, Aviation, Banjul, CRJ900, Explore, Gambia, Lagos, Nigeria, Travel

AirAsia X Suspends Nairobi Route

In a disappointing turn for East Africa–Asia connectivity, AirAsia X has confirmed the suspension of its Kuala Lumpur–Nairobi flights just … More

Africa, Air Asia, Airbus, Aviation, Explore, Kenya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nairobi, Travel

Etihad Airways to increase flights to Nairobi

Etihad Airways is set to enhance its connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi (NBO, Kenya) by increasing its flight frequency … More

Abu Dhabi, Africa, Etihad Airways, Explore, Kenya, Nairobi, Travel

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