Egypt welcomed nearly 19 million tourists in 2025, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The country now aims to attract 30 million tourists annually by 2030, creating a clear need for additional airline capacity.
Category: Aviation
Ghana: Mahama to Cut Sod For New Multi-storey Airport Car Park, Hotels
Accra, Ghana//-President John Dramani Mahama is expected to return to the Accra International Airport on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to cut the sod for the construction of a new multi-tiered, multi-purpose car park and airport hotels complex.
Chapman Freeborn Helps Restore Air Zimbabwe’s Harare–London Gatwick Route
Chapman Freeborn, the global aircraft charter and leasing specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has supported Air Zimbabwe with a tailored ACMI capacity solution for the planned resumption of direct scheduled services between Harare and London Gatwick.
Ghana Gov’t to Begin Procurement Process for New Wa Airport – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will soon commence the procurement process for the construction of a new airport in Wa in the Upper West Region.
Ghana Prepares to Evacuate Nearly 900 Nationals From South Africa Ahead of Anti-immigration Protests
Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has relocated nearly 900 Ghanaian nationals to safe locations as the government intensifies preparations to evacuate them before planned anti-immigration demonstrations scheduled for June 30.
UBA Ghana Launches World Cup & Summer Travel Campaign with 15% Discounts on Brussels Airlines
Accra, Ghana//-UBA Ghana and Brussels Airlines have launched an exciting summer travel campaign designed to reward customers with exclusive discounts on international air travel through partnerships with Brussels Airlines.
We 2 Stars Becomes First Operator in Ghana to Launch Travel eSIM Service
Accra, Ghana//– We 2 Stars, one of Ghana’s licensed international operators, together with BTS and ZIM Connections, today announced the launch of AkwaabaSIM, a travel eSIM solution for travellers to and from Ghana, across Africa, and worldwide.
Togo to Host African Aviation Leaders for the African Air Transport Convention & Expo
Lome, Togo/ — The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has announced the programme structure, confirmed high-level speakers and strategic priorities for the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026, taking place from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Lomé, Togo.
Ghana Welcomes First Batch of Ghanaians Fleeing Xenophobic Unrest in South Africa
Accra, Ghana//-The first batch of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa touched down safely in Accra on Wednesday, as the government launched a coordinated effort to bring citizens home amid rising xenophobic tensions.
Ghana Officially Unveils e-visa System, Scraps Visa Fees for All Africans
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana’s newly launched e-visa portal forms part of the government’s broader strategy to position the country as open and attractive to business, tourism and investment.