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SAA increases flights between Johannesburg and Perth
South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), is set to up the frequency of its nonstop service to Perth in … read more
SCL Santiago de Chile: New Turkish Airlines destimation
Turkish Airlines, the premier airline of Türkiye, is on the verge of further extending its global influence with the inauguration of a fresh flight route to Santiago, Chile. This novel initiative is a noteworthy augmentation to the airline's burgeoning worldwide network, signifying its tenth destination in the Americas. The purpose… read more
Premium Economy renamed Premium to underline Air France’s move upmarket in this travel cabin
Launched by Air France in 2009, Premium Economy now goes by the name of Premium. Designed so that customers can fully enjoy its superior standards of comfort, Premium is available throughout the Air France fleet and long-haul network.
In the Premium cabin, the latest recliner seat is available on selected Boeing 777 and Airbu… read more
Nigeria’s Aviation industry soars: Global rating jumps
Nigeria’s commitment to international aviation standards has yielded significant results. In a major boost to the country’s aviation sector, the global rating of Nigeria’s compliance with the Cape Town Convention on dry-leasing of aircraft has surged from 49 to 70.5.
This substantial increase is a direct result of Nigeria’s p… read more
Etihad Airways celebrates two decades of connecting India to Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways is celebrating 20 years of flying to India this month. Etihad launched flights to the commercial capital of India, Mumbai, on the 26 September 2004, quickly followed by New Delhi on 1 December 2004.
tihad’s network significantly expanded over the subsequent decades, and following the addition of flights to Thir… read more
TAAG Angola Airlines receives first Airbus A220, marking fleet expansion and new livery
On September 19, TAAG Angola Airlines received its first Airbus A220-300 (registered D2-TAA) in Montreal, Canada, as part of a lease agreement for 15 aircraft from Azorra and Air Lease Corp.
The plane, with a seating configuration of 137 passengers (12 in business class and 125 in economy), debuted the airline’s new livery, i… read more
Airlink to increase flights between Johannesburg and Beira
South African regional carrier Airlink increases its service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Beira Airport (BEW) in … read more
Entebbe Airport passenger traffic hits record high in August
The second highest figure recorded at Entebbe International Airport in a single month was a total of 198,961, an average of 6,418 per day, in December 2023. Entebbe International Airport facilitated a total of 212,701 international passengers in August 2024, an average of 6,861 passengers per day, latest figures shows.
The pa… read more
RwandAir suspends flights between Kigali and Cape Town
The flag carrier airline of Rwanda,RwandAir, has announced the suspension of flights betweenKigali International Airport (KGL) in … read more
Airbus boosts African presence
Airbus has opened a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The airline manufacturing company in a statement by its media consultant in Nigeria, said that this newly established centre would contribute to strengthening its local presence and supporting the growth of the African ecosystem.
The statement hint… read more
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