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Africa’s first self-flying air taxi was launched in Rwanda during the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition in September. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How Rwanda is becoming Africa’s launchpad to a tech-powered future

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Zipline technician, Edison Niyomurinzi, explains to a journalist the process of how drones supply blood to hospitals. Rwanda is keen on securing investments for its proposed drone operations centre to host, among others, drone manufacturing and training. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana
Technology

Inside Rwanda’s bold bet on drones for transport, defence and innovation

Monday, September 08, 2025
American unmanned aerial logistics firm Zipline’s next-generation autonomous aircraft designed specifically for urban delivery, on display at the Aviation Africa Summit, in Kigali, on September 4, 2025. The device on the table, which holds a package, is fitted into the drone and lowered when it reaches a destination to safely deliver a package (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Business

Zipline drones may begin home deliveries in Kigali next year

Saturday, September 06, 2025
An artistic impression of the New Kigali International Airport being constructed in Bugesera.
Aviation

Rwanda’s new aviation hub to deliver world-class services – ATL boss

Saturday, September 06, 2025
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
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
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
Rwanda, in partnership with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), will launch a self-flying electric air taxi at the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit
Aviation

Africa's first self-flying air taxi to be launched in Kigali

Wednesday, September 03, 2025