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Passengers arrive at Kigali International Airport following the launch of SalamAir's direct flights between Muscat, the capital of Oman, and Kigali on Tuesday, July 21. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Aviation

SalamAir’s low-cost Kigali–Muscat flights open new travel, business links

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Kenya Airways plane at Kigali International Airport. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

A passenger cannot board a press release: The unfinished promise of Africa's open skies

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Waheed Al Bulushi, SalamAir’s Regional Sales Manager and Jitesh Sobhani Deputy Regional Manager - Mitravi GSA during the launch in Kigai on June 19. Photos by Kellya Keza..
Featured

SalamAir opens Rwanda office ahead of Muscat-Kigali flight launch, eyes expansion

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Passengers board Spirit Airlines plane. Low-cost airlines, often referred to as budget carriers, are airlines that reduce operating costs by simplifying their services. Internet
Aviation

What will it take for low-cost airlines to succeed in Africa?

Monday, June 29, 2026
Passengers board a RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. File (2)
Editorial

Open skies must become Africa’s next economic reform

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Passengers board a RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport.
Aviation

What will it take for Africa to achieve open skies?

Monday, June 22, 2026
RwandAir officials and their counterparts from Nigeria's ministry of trade, pose for a photo after the announcement of the partnership. Courtesy.
Aviation

RwandAir, Nigeria to expand Africa cargo corridor

Saturday, June 20, 2026
The Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2026 will take place in Kigali in October. Courtesy
Featured

Zimbabwe case sparks calls for fairer carbon markets ahead of Africa summit in Kigali

Thursday, June 18, 2026
President Kagame, Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and former Nigerian President Oluṣẹgun Ọbasanjọ, at the African Air Transport Convention and Expo in Lomé, Togo, on Monday, June 15.
Economy

Kagame urges greater air connectivity to unlock Africa’s economic potential

Monday, June 15, 2026
President Paul Kagame was received by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé on his arrival in Lomé, Togo, ahead of the inaugural African Air Transport Convention and Expo. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Aviation

Kagame in Togo for African Air Transport Convention and Expo

Monday, June 15, 2026
RwandAir has been recognised as the Best Cabin Service in Africa at the 2026 APEX Best Award. Courtesy
Aviation

RwandAir named Best Cabin Service in Africa

Friday, June 12, 2026
Rwanda Kent State student Patricie Mugabo sits in the cockpit of a Cessna aircraft before making her first flight. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)
Aviation

PHOTOS: Five Rwandans on pilot course in US make their first flight

Thursday, June 04, 2026