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• 16/01/2023 21:10

Etihad adds Copenhagen, plans Dusseldorf return

Etihad Airways is introducing two routes to its European network later this year, with the launch of flights to Denmark’s capital Copenhagen and the resumption of service to Dusseldorf in Germany after a hiatus of more than three years.

Nonstop service from Abu Dhabi (… read more

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• 16/01/2023 20:08

Max Air appoints new Managing Director

On 23 December last in Abuja, Max Air lost its CEO and vice-president, Bashir Barau Mangal, 53, after a short illness. The Kano-based private airline is now in mourning and has appointed a new CEO.

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• 15/01/2023 21:47

Ethiopian Airlines adds Atlanta to its US destination map

According to the OAG 2022 ranking, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport continues to be the busiest airport in the world. This hub, which serves one of the economic hubs of the United States, has so far had very few connections to Africa. Ethiopian Airlines is aiming to reverse this trend.

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• 15/01/2023 21:29

Emirates ads Haneda back to network

Emirates Airline will resume service to Tokyo Haneda in April, givin… read more

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• 15/01/2023 21:28

Nigeria Air: Defendants seek case transfer from Lagos to Abuja as AON prepares to challenge transfer

Defendants Nigeria Air, Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika and the Attorney General of the Federation at the weekend filed a Motion of Notice with backing affidavits, seeking the Federal High Court in Lagos to transfer the suit filed against them on the suspended national carrier to The Federal High Court in Abuja, citing various reasons c… read more

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• 13/01/2023 23:23

Next Month's Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo postponed

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo which was scheduled to be held next month has been extended by a month, organisers have said.

This year's expo was set to be held February 8 - 11 but has now been postponed to April 26 - 28, 2023 and according to Uganda Tourism Board, the rescheduling of the event will allow a comprehensive… read more

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• 13/01/2023 23:09

South Africa: FlySafair is the second-most punctual airline worldwide

According to OAG's annual Punctuality League, which reveals on-time performance rankings for airlines and airports, South African airline FlySafair is the second-most punctual airline in the world and Africa's most-punctual airline. The airline recorded an on-time p… read more

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• 12/01/2023 21:33

Nigeria: 7 Star Airlines gets AOC, eyes Embraer ERJ145

7Star Airlines is Nigeria's newest airline. After obtaining its operating licence in October 2020, the young startup has just obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

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• 12/01/2023 21:33

Ethiopian Airlines flights to China to return to pre-Covid levels

Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that the frequency of its flights to Chinese cities will increase as of February 06, 2023, ultimately returning to the pre-COVID-19  levels on March 01, 2023, following the lifting of restrictions by the Government of China. As of February 06, 2023, Ethiopian Airlines will operate daily fligh… read more

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• 12/01/2023 21:27

Emirates invests in high-speed internet in A350 aircraft

Emirates will offer passengers yet another opportunity to ‘fly better’, with new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024.

The new agreement will significantly improve the passenger experience with enhanced connectivity an… read more