Africa

Libya’s Medsky Airways has added Madrid to its growing European network with new direct flights from Tripoli starting today, April 21, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed a new order for six Boeing 787-9 jets, boosting long-haul expansion and cargo capacity from Addis Ababa. On April 8, 2026, the airline celebrated 80 years of service

easyJet launches a new Marrakech base with three aircraft, boosting Morocco capacity, jobs, and new routes across Europe. "We couldn’t be happier to launch our base in Morocco for our 20th year of operations in the country"

EGYPTAIR will begin nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare and Cairo on June 21, operating three weekly flights with an Airbus A350-900. "This route will provide travelers with seamless connectivity between Egypt and one of America's most important aviation hubs"

British Airways expands its long-haul network with new routes to Melbourne and Colombo, plus more flights to key global destinations in Africa, Asia, the Carribean, and the Americas

Group companies Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are expanding intercontinental routes, including routes from Munich to Singapore and Vienna to Bangkok

The United Arab Emirates airline is upgrading its fleet and expanding its network of destinations for its popular Premium Economy class, including Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company's giant aircraft will also be redesigned to suit passenger demand

The Egyptian airline's new aircraft will be used to expand long-haul flight operations from Cairo, including direct routes to new destinations in the western United States and northern Asia

A new bilateral interline agreement between Emirates and Air Peace will allow passengers to single-ticket flights, direct baggage transfers throughout selected routes, and connections to additional destinations in West Africa via Dubai and London

Africa's largest airline to strengthen international route network with new 787-9 aircraft, while completing the purchase of 11 737 MAX aircraft

Libya’s Medsky Airways has added Madrid to its growing European network with new direct flights from Tripoli starting today, April 21, 2026

The IATA report for October 2025 indicates a sharp increase in global flight demand, with growth of 6.6% and the highest monthly occupancy figures ever recorded. Find out which region is in the lead

Lufthansa Group's Brussels Airlines is launching direct flights to Kilimanjaro from June 2026, allowing direct access to Africa's highest mountain, famous safari parks, and unique nature experiences

The UAE’s national airline doubles its Nairobi service, adds six new routes, and expands across Africa. Arik De, of Commerce: "We're building a global bridge – with Africa at its heart