Health authorities confirm an Ebola outbreak in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, after lab tests detected the virus in multiple samples, with dozens of deaths reported so far. "Rapid regional coordination is essential"
Uganda Airlines returns its Airbus A330-800neo to service after maintenance, restoring direct flights from Entebbe to London Gatwick starting May 2026
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
