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• 31/01/2023 21:48

Airlink to operate Boeing aircraft in its own livery for the first time in its history

Since its launch 17 years ago, Airlink has built its fleet of jets around Embraer aircraft. Today, the South African private carrier has more than 50 aircraft ranging from the ERJ135 to the ERJ195.

For the first time, Southern Africa's largest airline will operate a Boeing aircraft in its colours, a classic 737.

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• 31/01/2023 21:44

Emirates operates milestone demonstration flight powered with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and was commanded by Captain Fali Vajifdar and Captain Khalid Nasser Akram, flying for more than one hour over… read more

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• 30/01/2023 00:49

ET increasing Accra schedule as part of a wide African Expansiona

Ethiopian Airlines  is in expansion mode. Not just in terms of long-haul routes to Copenhagen, returning after two dec… read more

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• 28/01/2023 01:45

Air Zimbabwe to expand domestic routes

Air Zimbabwe is promoting more domestic routes, as the airline seeks to expand its operations. This is according to the airline's spokesperson, Firstme Vitori.

The airline is expected to take delivery of a second Embraer (ERJ145) soon, in line with its six-year strategic turnaround plan (STP).

Votori noted that key to t… read more

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• 28/01/2023 01:45

RwandAir entrusts engine maintenance for its Boeing 737 fleet to Iberia Maintenance

RwandAir's fleet comprises 13 aircraft, including seven Boeing 737s. The Rwandan carrier had been looking for the ideal partner to maintain its engines for some time. After a rigorous selection process, Iberia Maintenance was found to be the most competitive bidder.

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• 28/01/2023 01:31

TACV (ex-Cabo Verde Airlines) briefly returns to the domestic market after 5 years away

TACV (formerly Cabo Verde Airlines) suspended its domestic flights in August 2017, to focus on its international routes. The Cape Verdean national airline attempted a return to the domestic market in 2019, without success.

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• 27/01/2023 20:06

EgyptAir offers four Boeing 777-200s for sale

The Boeing 777 has played a key role in building EgyptAir's long-haul network. Since it first entered service in May 1997, the Egyptian flag carrier has operated 11 aircraft of the type.

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• 27/01/2023 20:04

Zanzibar Int'l Airport opens its new USD 129 million Terminal 3

On 24 November 2021, Dnata, Emirates Leisure Retail, Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) and SEGAP signed a concession agreement with the Tanzanian government to manage the new terminal (T3) at Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. But since then, the infrastructure has remained unused, despite its completed construction.

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• 25/01/2023 21:10

NAHCO strike: Air Peace loses over N500m as unions suspend strike

Domestic airlines are counting their losses due to the industrial action embarked upon by staff of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, NAHCO today.

Some foreign and domestic airlines managed by NAHCO lost huge revenue today due the strike by workers over failure by the management to accede to their request for review of salaries.

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• 25/01/2023 21:07

Emirates adds two more Australia services as demand soars

Emirates will be back to operating at pre-pandemic levels to Sydney and Melbourne; Ramp up will see Emirates’ operations elevate to 63 weekly flights across Australia; Airline also confirms restart of Christchurch via Sydney in March

Emirates has taken yet another significant step in the resumption of its Austra… read more