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Gabon Aero Solutions obtains its CTA, the CEO sets the tone of its ambitions
Gabon Aero Solutions (GAS) is interested in the competitive market for helicopter transportation services for oil and gas companies operating in Gabon.
The Central African country is backed by a large energy market that requires dynamic logistical support.
Air Peace increases its A320 fleet to 4 aircraft with the addition of two more modules
Air Peace, Nigeria's largest airline, has its own fleet of about 30 modules divided between Boeing and Embraer aircraft. Since the end of last year, the company has been strengthening its wings with the introduction of leased Airbus aircraft.
Air France to serve 171 destinations including 5 new routes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle in Winter 2
After a summer marked by strong demand for travel, Air France is continuing to reopen its global network. During the 2022-2023 winter season (November 2022 – March 2023), the airline will serve 171 destinations, including 86 long-haul and 85 short- and medium-haul. The company’s entire fleet will be in operation and … read more
RwandAir considers joining the Oneworld alliance
Qatar Airways is in talks with Kigali to acquire a stake in RwandAir. In the long run, this strategic move should raise the standards of the Rwandan flag carrier, which could be considered for membership of one of the most prestigious alliances, Oneworld, of which Qatar Airways is a member.
RwandAir could become a member o… read more
NCAA reissues Azman Air’s ATL for another five years
NIGERIA Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA) has reissued domestic carrier, Azman Air it’s Air Transport License (ATL) after spat over N1.2bn debt accured from unremitted Ticket Sales and Cargo Sales Charges.
The license signed by the Director General NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu was sighted by NigerianFLIGHTDECK read NCAA/ATR1/ATL118 is valid… read more
Brussels Airlines Reverses Cancellation of Flights to Liberia
Brussels Airlines has backtracked on its plan to cancel all flights coming to Liberia after being told by authorities of the Roberts Airport Authority that it has met the required technical and operational prerequisites for the safe landing of aircraft.
The Belgium-based airline, which flies at least twice a week -- connectin… read more
Turkish Airlines focused to rebuil the network
Turkish Airlines, rather than adding too many new routes, is emphasizing growing traffic from existing markets and returning to those markets to which it has still not resumed service, according to Chairman Ahmet Bolat.
“For example in China, which is a huge market, we will go back whe… read more
Air Tanzania to land in Burundi in Q1 2023
Air Tanzania wants to build a strong intra-African network. As a prelude to its expansion into West Africa, the company is working on establishing air links between Tanzania and all its neighbouring countries.
Air Tanzania continues its African expansion. The Tanzanian state-owned carrier plans to open a direct route to… read more
Emirates hopes partnering with United will evolve into Joint Venture
Emirates president Tim Clark would like to see the airline’s newly minted partnership with United Airlines evolve into a joint venture similar to its relationship with Qantas.
During an event on Sept. 14 to mark the creation of a new codeshare agreement between the two airlines,… read more
TAAG: Cargo revenues already 20% above annual forecast with 4 months to go
Since 2020, cargo revenues of TAAG Angola Airlines, the Angolan national airline, continue to grow. Growth in 2022 is already well above the targets set.
TAAG's cargo business is doing well. Between January and August 2022, this segment produced around USD 67 million in revenue, reveals a company press release published on Tuesda… read more
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