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• 02/12/2022 23:24

Air Algérie has Ethiopia and South Africa on its radar

Air Algerie plans to open new routes, notably to Ethiopia and South Africa. The CEO of the company announced this on the set of Echorouk TV on Tuesday 29 November 2022. However, Yacine Benslimane did not give any details about the possible launch dates.

The opening of these two new routes is part of the carrier's 2021-2025… read more

• Flights
• 02/12/2022 23:24

Jambojet takes delivery of its seventh Dash8-400

Jambojet started operations in April 2014. IOSA certified since June 2019, the Kenyan low-cost carrier is building its growth around the Dash8-400 aircraft.

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• Beyond Africa
• 01/12/2022 21:29

Emirates expands London Gatwick operations with third daily A380 service

Emirates has expanded its operations from London Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 service. The additional frequency will offer enhanced capacity, with more than 1,000 seats from Gatwick to Dubai every day.

“As we gear up for the busy festive period, we are delighted to offe… read more

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 21:01

Aero Contractors is back in the air after more than 4 months out of action

Aero Contractors is Nigeria's oldest active aviation company. In February 2016 when it was floundering, it was taken over from its shareholders (the Ibru family) and placed under the umbrella of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON). Since then, its profitability ambitions have been met with operational challenges that threaten … read more

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 21:00

Accra chooses 'Ghana Airlines' as the name for its future national airline

Ghana no longer has a national airline since the successive disappearances of Ghana Airways (1958-2004) and Ghana International Airlines (2005-2010).

But the project to revive the national flag is close to the heart of the Accra authorities. To date, the file is at a sufficiently advanced stage with the settlement of several administrative formalities.

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 20:53

Ethiopian Airlines prepares its return to the Tigray region after 2 years of absence

Ethiopian Airlines (ETH) suspended flights to the Tigray region two years ago due to the armed conflict between the Ethiopian federal state and the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).  Peace now seems to be returning as the two sides recently signed a peace agreement.

Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to… read more

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 20:50

After Morocco, Ryanair aims to serve Egypt and Libya

Ryanair is far from finished with its records. From 168 million passengers expected this year, the Irish specialist in expensive flights is aiming for 185 million in 2023. It wants to achieve this by increasing the density of its flight programmes and by exploring new niche markets, notably in Egypt and Libya.

In th… read more

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 20:42

Malawi Airlines adds 737-800 to its fleet

Malawi Airlines is regularly plagued by operational difficulties due to lack of aircraft. The Ethiopian Airlines joint venture now hopes to stabilise its operations and consolidate its network with the arrival of the new aircraft.

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 07:51

Why we allowed Aero Contractors to resume flight services

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained why it gave Aero Contractors the approval to resume flight services four months after the airline voluntarily suspended flight services.

The regulatory agency also said that it is working with all operators to ensure seamless travel in the coming weeks as air travellers… read more

• Flights
• 01/12/2022 07:50

Summer 2023: Air France continues to increase service to East Africa

Launch of a new route to Dar Es Salam (Tanzania) as a continuation of the service to Zanzibar; Increased flights to Zanzibar (Tanzania), Nairobi (Kenya) and Antananarivo (Madagascar).

Air France unveils the first new routes of its 2023 Summer flight schedule (April – October 2023), characterised by increased service to… read more