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JKIA Temporarily Closed Due to Unauthorized Access by Mourners
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced the temporary suspension of all flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport…
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AIRPORTS
The New Crown: Istanbul Airport Topples Heathrow as Europe’s Busiest Hub
In a historic shift that redraws the map of global aviation, Istanbul Airport has officially seized the title of Europe’s…
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Business Aviation
MAF Uganda Launches First Amphibious Plane to Serve Lake Victoria Islands
In a landmark moment for aviation and humanitarian aid in East Africa, the first MAF Uganda Cessna Caravan amphibious aircraft…
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Business Aviation
RwandAir Announces New Routes to Zanzibar and Mombasa
RwandAir is set to enhance regional connectivity and boost East Africa’s tourism appeal with the launch of new flights linking…
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Organisations
ICAO Rejects Proposal to Raise Pilot Retirement Age to 67
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has voted against a proposal to increase the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots…
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Business Aviation
Gulfstream Unveils the All-New G300: Shaping the Future of Business Aviation
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, has officially introduced the all-new Gulfstream G300, a next-generation super-midsize…
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Organisations
South Africa Retains Seat on ICAO Council, Strengthening Global Aviation Influence
South Africa has once again secured its position on the 36-member Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), following…
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General Aviation
Lagos Aviation Academy Crowned ‘Aviation School of the Year’ at Travellers Award 2025
Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA) has been named ‘Aviation School of the Year’ at the 2024/2025 Travellers Award, organised by African…
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Business Aviation
Flydubai to Launch Direct Flights Between Dubai and Nairobi from October 2025
Flydubai has announced the launch of non-stop flights between Dubai (DXB) and Nairobi (NBO), starting 15th October 2025. The new…
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Airlines
Kenya Airways Honored with Dual Wins at APEX Global Awards 2026
Kenya Airways has once again been recognized on the global stage, earning two prestigious honors at the APEX Global Awards…
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