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TAAG Angola Airlines temporarily deploys an Airbus A340-300 on its Luanda-Lisbon route
Since the beginning of the summer, TAAG Angolan Airlines has increased its offer on its international corridor between Luanda and Lisbon. It offers 12 flights per week between the two capitals. All its rotations are currently operated by chartered aircraft.
Emirates carries over 10 million passengers this summer
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, carried more than 10 million passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations this summer.
Having anticipated the strong return of travel demand, Emirates worked closely with its airport partners to operate as scheduled, minimise travel disruptions, and take customers to th… read more
FlySafair to launch flights between JNB and Bloemfontein
South African low cost airline FlySafair is set to launch a new service to Bloemfontein in the Free State. Effective 16 September 2022, the air… read more
With a profit of USD 937 million, Ethiopian Airlines almost doubled its profit
The health crisis and soaring fuel prices have not dampened the spirits of Ethiopian Airlines. Africa's largest airline is still in the black. Better still, it continues to improve its performance indicators.
In the 2021/22 financial year, Ethiopian Airlines posted a net profit of $937 million, up 90% year-on-year. … read more
United reportedly entering partnership with Emirates
United Airlines appears ready to enter into a partnership with Middle Eastern giant Emirates.
On Tuesday, United sent invites to the media for a joint United and Emirates event at Washington Dulles Airport on Sept. 14. The event is to feature United CEO Scott Kirby and Emirates president Tim Clark.
The invitation follow… read more
Delta Airlines will suspend New York flight
Delta Airlines has rolled out plans to suspend indefinitely its non-stop flight services from Lagos-New York. The airline in a statement by its media consultant in Nigeria said that the suspension of the JFK flight would take effect from October 4, 2022.
The statement hinted that the airline took the decision in order” to fit… read more
Ethiopian Airlines extends partnership with CHAMP Technologies
Ethiopian Airlines has extended its partnership agreement with cargo IT solutions provider CHAMP for five years. Under the … read more
Ethiopian to welcome Amman to its extensive network
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa announce that it has finalized all preparations to commence a passenger flight to Amman, Jordan as of September 19, 2022.
The thrice weekly flight will be operated as per the below schedule.
Regarding the new flight Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew … read more
Mohahlaula Airlines relies on Embraer ERJ145 aircraft for regional deployment
Mohahlaula Airlines obtained its AOC in February 2020, but its momentum was dampened by the pandemic. Based in Maseru, the fledgling carrier is now building up to take on the regional market in earnest.
Sustainability of African Aviation to take center stage at Aviators Africa conference JNB
Top stakeholders in African Aviation will be gathering for the 4th Aviators Africa conference and Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa with the theme: ‘Sustainability of African Aviation’.
The Conference and Awards is an annual event organised for the Aviation, Travel and Tourism sector in Africa and this year’s event … read more
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