FlySafair to launch flights to Zanzibar
South African low cost airline FlySafair is set to introduce flights to Zanzibar in … read more
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FlySafair to launch flights to Zanzibar
South African low cost airline FlySafair is set to introduce flights to Zanzibar in … read more
$744m Blocked funds: Nigeria risks discouraging FDI by disrespecting BASA tenets – IATA tells FG
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that for over a year, Nigeria has been the country with the highest amount of airline blocked funds in the world and this will affect Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nigeria, the image of a country that does respect contractual obligations as well as reduced connectivit… read more
Madagascar Airlines to take delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 by June 2023
With a view to revitalizing itself, Madagascar Airlines(which operates under a management lease the assets of Air Madagascar and its subsidiary Tsaradia, which is being restructured) concluded an agreement last year with the American lessor Azorra for the acquisition of three Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.
The two parties have now agreed on a delivery schedule.
Zambia Airways to launch flights to Zimbabwe
The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights to Zimbabwe. The ai… read more
What sustainable Tourism entails
TOURISM stakeholders have expressed mixed views on how to realise the envisioned concept of Sustainable Tourism as Tanzania gears to receive five million tourists, come 2025.
The players, who were speaking separately at a Sustainable Tourism Roundtable hosted by the European Union Business Group (EUBG) here midweek rooted for the pr… read more
Zambia Airways to fly to South Africa in the second quarter of this year
Zambia Airways started commercial operations in December 2021 as a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines. With the imminent introduction of its first jet, a Boeing 737, the carrier is gradually unveiling its regional ambitions.
South African Airways begins to withdraw its Airbus A319s
South African Airways resumed commercial flights on 23 September 2021 - after 17 months of recovery - with a reduced fleet of six aircraft including three A319s. As it moves forward with its ambitious growth plan, the airline is migrating to its larger aircraft.
Saudia with new China, Nigeria, South Africa and UK Routes
Saudia is planning to further expand its network in Asia, Europe and Africa later in 2023, backed by a Saudi Arabian government scheme designed to draw in more tourists.
With the support of the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), the airline said it intends to start four new routes… read more
Egyptair to fly into Bangladesh this coming May
On 18 August 2021, EgyptAir signed a memorandum of understanding with ALO Dhaka Aviation, making the Bangladeshi company its commercial representative (GSA) in Bangladesh. Since then, the Egyptian flag carrier has been working on obtaining regulatory approvals to enter this high potential Asian market.
Karachi back to Ethiopian’s Network after almost two decades
Ethiopian Airlines is restoring flights to Karachi, Pakistan, this May after an absence of almost 20 years.
The Star Alliance member will begin service from its hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport (KHI) on May 1, flying four t… read more
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