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IATA names Saadia Zahidi first female Director General, succession set for November

July 27, 2026

The International Air Transport Association has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, the first woman to lead the trade body in its history. The appointment was confirmed by

Etihad Is Building Africa From the Outside In

July 27, 2026

Etihad Airways has spent the past three weeks signing interline agreements with three African carriers across three regions: Air Peace in Nigeria, Africa World Airlines in Ghana and Fastjet Zimbabwe.

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