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Royal Air Maroc reduces flights to Angola
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) resumed flights to Angola in December 2022 after a two-year absence due to the health crisis.
Ethiopian Airlines to start passenger service to Copenhagen
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is set to launch a new passenger flight to Copenhagen, Denmark as of 22nd of May 2023. The new flight will be operated five times a week except on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Regarding the new flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Mesfin Tasew said, “We areglad to open a new route to … read more
Ibom Air announces a delay in the delivery of its first Airbus A220-300
As a prelude to its regional expansion, Ibom Air placed an order for ten Airbus A220-300s at the Dubai Air Show in November 2021. However, the European aircraft manufacturer was a little too optimistic about delivery dates and has been forced to revise its schedule.
Ghana Airlines interested in ATR aircraft for its launch fleet
Ghana Airlines is expected to commence operations later this year. While it is certain that it will start with a fleet of turboprops, the future Ghanaian parastatal is still studying market availability.
Nairobi to make Kenya Airways financially self-sufficient by December 2023
Loss-making since 2013, Kenya Airways (KQ) is aiming for profitability within a year. To achieve this, the Kenyan parastatal airline must first break its dependence on public finances. The government of William Ruto has made this a priority in its 2023 budget policy statement - the first to be drawn up under the new administration.
Flights to resume between South Africa and Madagascar
Airlink will resume flights linking Johannesburg (JNB) and Antananarivo (TNR) later this month following the lifting of Madagascar’s ban on air services to and … read more
Libye : Kuwait's ALAFCO places another A320 with Berniq Airways, the fifth in the fleet
Launched in March 2021, Berniq Airways is currently one of Libya's most dynamic airlines. In parallel with the expansion of its international network, the Benghazi-based carrier continues to add to its homogeneous fleet of Airbus A320s.
TAAG Angola Airlines to unveil new wide-body aircraft order by June 2023
TAAG Angola Airlines wants to further develop its long-haul network, especially to Europe and South America. To support its ambition, the Angolan carrier, which is awaiting privatisation, is already working on a plan to rejuvenate its wide-body Boeing 777 fleet, some of which is over 16 years old.
TAAG to promote Luanda-Madrid route
TAAG Angola Airlines will be exhibiting its services at FITUR, a global meeting point for tourism professionals, whi… read more
Emirates’ flagship Airbus A380 returns to Morocco
Starting on 15 April, the airline will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft currently used between Dubai and Casablanca with its flagship A380 to meet growing demand on the route. The A380 service, operating as EK751 departs from Dubai at 07:30, arriving in Casablanca at 12:55. EK 752 departs from Casablanca at 14:4… read more
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