Габон. Travel digest

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that, as of the end of October 2025, airlines worldwide have $1.2 billion of cash trapped by government restrictions on currency repatriation. This represents a modest $100 million improvement compared with the figure reported in April 2025.

According to the latest data, 93 % of the blocked amount is located in

New Gabonese carrier FlyGabon has said it intends to begin operations from its Libreville hub on August 31, according to industry publication Aviation Week.

The airline will initially launch flights domestically, but has signaled its desire to to fly international routes before the end of this year, with Johannesburg being a key target.

The Government of Gabon has acquired a