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The self-flying electric air taxi takes to the sky during its launch at the Aviation Africa Summit, in Kigali, on September 4, 2025. (Craish Bahizi)
Tourism

Five things to know about ‘pilotless air taxis’ debuting in Rwanda

Saturday, September 06, 2025
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, speaks at the session held at the Aviation Africa Summit, on September 5, 2025, in Kigali (courtesy)
Aviation

Aviation: African ministers urge adoption of single air transport market

Saturday, September 06, 2025
RwandAir said it will open new routes to Mombasa and Zanzibar by the end of 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Aviation

RwandAir to launch Mombasa, Zanzibar routes by end 2025

Friday, September 05, 2025
Lt Gen Jean-Jacques Mupenzi (fourth from left) interacts with African counterparts during the meeting.
Security

Rwanda Air Force chief hosts African counterparts in Kigali

Friday, September 05, 2025
RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Manzi Makolo said that the African continent being the region with the highest charges and taxes, makes airline tickets very expensive.
Aviation

How high taxes, fees stifle Africa’s aviation industry

Friday, September 05, 2025
A taxi-motor rider during SPIRO campaign in Kirehe District.

Standardise battery policy in Rwanda to drive EV adoption

Friday, September 05, 2025
Tourism supported by aviation contributes $124.9 million (approx.Rwf179.8 billion) to Rwanda’s GDP and employs 29,000 people. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda reaps Rwf180bn from aviation-supported tourism, says IATA study

Thursday, September 04, 2025
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the opening of the 2025 Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali on September 4. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Aviation

Kagame criticises expensive air travel in Africa

Thursday, September 04, 2025
President Paul Kagame and other senior delegates observe the launch of Africa’s first public flight of a self-flying electric air taxi in Kigali on Thursday, September 4.

PICTORIAL: Kagame graces launch of self-flying electric air taxi

Thursday, September 04, 2025
A self-flying electric air taxi at the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit. Courtesy
Aviation

Aviation executives, experts in Kigali to chart Africa’s future

Thursday, September 04, 2025
Two high school students inside an airplane cockpit at Kigali International Airport during a tour organised as part of the 99 Women in Aviation Programme on Wednesday, September 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Aviation

PHOTOS: Young women challenged to explore careers in aviation

Thursday, September 04, 2025
A view of an artwork in Kinigi, where preparations are underway for the 20th edition of Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, scheduled for September 5 in Musanze District. Kellya Keza
Tourism

Buzzing with life: Kinigi gears up for two decades of Kwita Izina

Thursday, September 04, 2025