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• 21/05/2023 19:58

Kenya Airways to launch biofuel-powered Amsterdam-Nairobi Dreamliner on May 25

The second edition of the SkyTeam Alliance's Sustainable Flight Challenge will take place from May 15 to 28, 2023, and will feature 22 world-class airlines. For its second participation in the event, Kenya Airways (KQ), the Kenyan parastatal carrier, will make its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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• 21/05/2023 19:43

Zambia Airways launches flights to South Africa

The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, is set to launch scheduled flights to … read more

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• 16/05/2023 05:35

Air Algérie and Mauritania Airlines sign a cooperation protocol

Air Algérie and Mauritania Airlines are opening a new page in their cooperation. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in Algiers on Monday 15 May 2023, which should help bring the two neighbouring Maghreb countries closer together.

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• 15/05/2023 21:47

TAAG increases flights between Luanda and São Paulo

The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to introduce an additional frequency to its schedule between Angola and … read more

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• 14/05/2023 21:16

Kenya Airways reiterates profitability target from 2024

Kenya Airways (KQ) has been running at a loss since 2013. While the Kenyan parastatal airline plans to return to profitability next year, it has been facing an avalanche of press reports and articles with more or less "inaccurate" details. The CEO, Michael Joseph, is crying foul and has come out of the woodwork in a four-page press release, in which he gives his share of "truths".

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• 14/05/2023 21:14

Start-up Fly Etosha will submit a new application for an operating licence

Fly Etosha, the new start-up company made up of former Air Namibia employees, planned to launch operations in the second quarter of this year. However, it had to meet certain regulatory requirements, for which it had been denied its previous application for an operating licence.

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• 12/05/2023 05:30

Emirates Group reports most profitable year ever

The Emirates Group today released its 2022-23 Annual Report, reporting its most profitable year ever on the back of strong demand across its businesses.  Emirates (airline) achieved new record profits, a complete turnaround from its loss position last year. Both Emirates and dnata (Dubai National Air Travel Agency) saw significant reve… read more

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• 12/05/2023 05:19

Rano Air commences operations as BASL promises support

Rano Air on Sunday commenced scheduled flight services from its base in Kano to the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos.

The airline’s aircraft, Embraer ERJ with the registration number: 5N-BZX and 50-seat capacity, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), Lagos at 2:47 pm with 35 passengers.

Speaking on the … read more

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• 11/05/2023 21:59

'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' Regional Tours begin

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has begun its regional tourist visits as part of efforts to promote the 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' Campaign and encourage domestic tourism.

The team has over the last two weeks visited Aburi Gardens, Bunso Eco Park, and Akwamu Fie … read more

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• 10/05/2023 07:06

SAA announces fleet expansion (one Airbus A330 and 5 A320s) to relaunch long-haul routes

South African Airways (SAA) announces that it has been given the green light for a significant expansion of its fleet to pave the way for the national carrier to relaunch international routes and increase seat capacity for its regional and domestic destinations.

Interim CEO, Professor John Lamola, says the airline’… read more