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EK and UA expand codeshare partnership to include flights to and from Mexico
Emirates and United Airlines are expanding their codeshare partnership to include nine destinations in Mexico. This marks the first time Emirates has e… read more
Mauritania: Binter returns to Nouadhibou after a 6-year absence
Binter has resumed its flights to Nouadhibou. Since Tuesday 29 August, the Spanish carrier has been offering a direct weekly flight every Tuesday, departing from Las Palmas (Grand Canaria).
New $3.8 Billion Angola Gateway Seeks To Become Regional Hub
A new $3.8 billion airport being built in Angola’s capital Luanda will seek to position the southern African nation as a regional aviation hub once the facility opens before the end of the year.
Speaking to Aviation Week, Coordinator of the Operational Office of the New Luanda International Airport José Paulo Nobrega says the proje… read more
Lufthansa Groups’ leisure airline Eurowings Discover becomes Discover Airlines
Eurowings Discover, the Lufthansa Group’s young leisure airline, has unveiled its new brand identity as “Discover Airlines.” This rebranding signifies its position as the Lufthansa Group’s premium leisure carrier in Germany, emphasising the joy of travel and exploration. The new design incorporates shades of blue, representing … read more
Turkish Airlines orders 10 more Airbus A350-900s
Turkish Airlines has announced a new order for 10 additional A350-900 aircraft, taking its total for the type to 40. This latest agreement is in addition to the one announced in August for 4 A350-900s. Turkish Airlines already operates a fleet of 14 A350-900s.
Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Air… read more
Mozambique’s LAM Airlines returns to IATA clearing house
Mozambique’s state-owned airline, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), has regained its place in the International Air Transport Associa… read more
Air Tanzania plans to return to South Africa after a 4-year absence
Amid a number of setbacks, Air Tanzania suspended its Dar Es-Salaam - Johannesburg service, which had opened just four months earlier, at the beginning of October 2019. The route is currently monopolised by South Africa's Airlink.
Airlink has discontinued flights to Uganda
South African regional carrier Airlink has canceled its service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, … read more
A new A320-200 for South African Airways, fourteenth NEO for Air Cairo
African carriers continue to consolidate their fleets in order to adapt to rising demand. South African Airways and Air Cairo are maintaining their confidence in Airbus family aircraft.
Saudia announced launch date for flights to South Africa
The national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, Saudia, has announced a launch date for its non-stop service to … read more
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