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• 28/09/2022 02:49

Explained: Ethiopian - Nigeria Air deal will hit Kenya Airways

As Kenya Airways continues to extend begging bowls to the government to pump in more billions to help it pull out of a major financial crisis, its main African rival Ethiopia Airlines is plotting to wrestle the lucrative West African market as it moves to extend its dominance beyond the region.

This is after Ethiopia Airlines… read more

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• 28/09/2022 02:46

EK expands its South Africa schedule

The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will be expanding its schedule to and from … read more

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• 28/09/2022 02:46

A second ATR72-600 for Air Cairo

n its growth strategy, Air Cairo is now banking on diversifying its fleet. From the historical Airbus operator, the low-cost subsidiary of EgyptAir has started this year to introduce its first turboprop aircraft. Half a dozen are expected by the end of the year.

Air Cairo has taken delivery of its second ATR72-600. The air… read more

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• 28/09/2022 02:44

Qatar Airways and British Airways complete expansion to form the largest airline joint business

Qatar Airways and British Airways have completed the latest phase in the expansion of their partnership, offering global connectivity between more countries than any other airline joint business.

The airlines have added 42 new countries to their shared network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden - gi… read more

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• 27/09/2022 23:01

Taifa Aviation acquires 51% stake in Coastal Travels

Already owner of Taifa Aviation, Tanzanian businessman Rostam Aziz is strengthening his presence in the aviation market by becoming a majority shareholder in Coastal Travels.

Coastal Travels is no longer the exclusive subsidiary of Coastal Aviation, the company of Italian-American Carolina Colangelo. Since 1 September 2022, the air safa… read more

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• 27/09/2022 23:01

Cabo Verde Airlines takes 12 year old A320-200 on ACMI lease from Airhub Airlines

Cabo Verde Airlines (formerly TACV) resumed operations at the end of December 2021, after 21 months of inactivity. The Cape Verdean national airline aims to have a target fleet of 3 aircraft by 2023.

The fleet of Cabo Verde Airlines is enriched by a new aircraft. It is an A320-200, leased with crew, maintenance and insuran… read more

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• 26/09/2022 20:01

TAAG Angola to launch flights to Durban

The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to launch a new service to … read more

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• 26/09/2022 20:01

Airlink & Air Belgium have signed a new commercial agreement

Belgian charter airline Air Belgium and South African airline Airlink have signed a new commercial agreement. This new partnership means travellers can enjoy the simplicity of purchasing connecting flights on both airlines using a single reservation with seamless ticketing, check-in, boarding and baggage-check experie… read more

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• 25/09/2022 20:13

NAAPE supports FAAN on extension services to sunset airports withdrawal

THE National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), says the decision by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to discontinue granting approval for extension requests to airlines that operate into sunrise and sunset airports is a great move and has thrown its weight behind it.

President, NAAPE Engr. Abednego Galad… read more

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• 25/09/2022 20:11

LIFT to launch flights to Durban

South African airline Lift has announced that it will be adding flights to Durban in KwaZulu-Natal to its domestic network. The airline is set to … read more