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Jambojet takes delivery of its eighth Dash8-400, expects another by the first quarter of 2024
Jambojet began operations in April 2014. IOSA certified since June 2019, Kenya Airways' low-cost subsidiary is building its domestic and regional growth around the Dash8-400 aircraft.
TAAG Angola Airlines to return to China within 6 months
In addition to commercial flights, TAAG Angola Airlines sees China as a genuine niche for the development of its cargo business.
Africa's Tourism industry on the rebound
Following the COVID-19 pandemic crisis that left the tourism industry across the continent on the brink of collapse, the sector is said to be on the rebound, according to the United Nations' World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
The latest UNWTO data shows international arrivals across Africa were back to 88% of pre-pand… read more
Western Cape economic development and tourism on tourist arrivals to CPT in 2023
The tourism sector continues to shine in the Western Cape with tourist arrivals via air to Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) in the first six months of 2023 exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
In addition, international two-way passengers remained strong between January and June 2023, reaching 1.4 million, exceeding pre-pande… read more
RwandAir celebrates a decade of flying to Accra
RwandAir operates the Boeing 737-800 between Kigali and Accra. The airline offers customers four flights a week between Kigali and Accra, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Customers can choose from 154 seats across with 16 in Business Class and 138 in Economy Class.
Robert Okumu, RwandAir Country Manager Ghana… read more
Air Peace connects Lome
Air Peace has further expanded its wings to another West African country with the commencement of flight operations to Lome, Togo.
The operations which commenced today (28th July, 2023) is geared towards easing air travel and bridging the connectivity gap among West African countries.
According to the safety Manager, Ai… read more
Air Peace commences London & Houston this year
Air Peace is set to commence flight operations to Houston, United States and London before the end of this year.
This is just as the airline over the weekend commenced flight to Lome, Togo and also eyeing operations to Cotonou, Benin Republic, Abidjan, Cote d’ ivoire, Congo, Kinshasa and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea.
The… read more
ASKY will launch Lome to Luanda flights
ASKY Airlines has said it would commence three weekly flights to Luanda in Angola from its base in Lome, Togo.
A statement by the airline said that the airline would commence the direct flight from August 1, 2023.
The statement hinted that Lome to Luanda, Angola would have seamless connection to ASKY’s vast network cove… read more
Zanzibar Eyes Saudi Arabia Direct Flights
Zanzibar has requested Saudi Arabian government to consider introducing direct flight from Riyadh to the Isles. Zanzibar State Minister, Office of the President (Constitution, Legal Affairs, Public Service and Good Governance) Mr Haroun Ali Suleiman said that having a direct flight from the country to Zanzibar will be a big opportunity to… read more
Malawi Airlines set to launch flights to three new regional destinations
The flag carrier airline of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, is planning to launch flights to three new regional destinations.
According to postings on … read more
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