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• 15/07/2022 11:40

Max Air reactivates its second Boeing 747 on the ground for 3 years

The Boeing 747-400 (5N-ADM, MSN30023) is back in Max Air's fleet after nearly three years of absence. The Kano-based Nigerian private carrier is counting on the module to boost its charter business.

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• 15/07/2022 11:38

Conviasa schedules its first African route between Venezuela and Algeria

On 9 June, the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro paid an official visit to Algiers. Alongside his counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune, he reiterated his commitment to building a new beginning for their two countries, which share "a rich and dense history". A month later, the two oil-rich nations, both members of OPEC, came together by air thank… read more

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• 15/07/2022 11:30

Emirates defies Heathrow Airport's order to cancel flights

Defying Heathrow's management, Emirates said it won't comply with a directive for airlines to cancel flights this summer to and from the London airport. Heathrow is trying to ease congestion at the airport.

"Emirates is a key and steadfast operator at LHR, having reinstated six daily A380 flights since October 2021," the carrier sai… read more

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• 15/07/2022 08:30

Nigeria: Ilisan International Agro-Freight Airport to be operational by end 2022

The construction of an airport dedicated to agricultural cargo in Ogun State was conceived 15 years ago but abandoned due to lack of funds. Years later, the project has been given a new lease of life by the current government, which has made it a priority to catalyse the economy of this part of south-western Nigeria.

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• 14/07/2022 05:53

54 African airlines banned from EU skies

For several years, half a hundred African airlines - some of which are no longer operational - have been banned from the European Union (EU) sky. Despite multiple updates from the European Commission, the situation does not really seem to have changed.

New update, almost status quo for African airlines. Since 1 June 2022, 54 of them have b… read more

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• 13/07/2022 21:54

Airlink to launch flights between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to introduce a new direct service to Victoria Falls in … read more

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• 13/07/2022 21:54

Tunisair temporarily leases an Airbus A330-300 from Spain's Wamos Air

More than half of Tunisair's aircraft are currently grounded, mostly for maintenance purposes. To meet the peak of this summer season, the Tunisian carrier is mobilising additional capacity from other companies.

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• 13/07/2022 21:53

Madagascar to Unban SA's Airlink 'Soon', Says Foreign Minister

Airlink, which had been flying between South Africa and Madagascar regularly for years, was the only airline not allowed to return to the route after Madagascar lifted its Covid-19 travel ban in April.

Madagascar's foreign minister has assured President Cyril Ramaphosa that his government will allow the South African private … read more

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• Beyond Africa
• 13/07/2022 21:46

Emirates and Air Canada form strategic partnership

Emirates and Air Canada announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey.

Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will off… read more

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• 13/07/2022 21:45

Air Tanzania plans to fly to Namibia

Air Tanzania is expected to fly to Windhoek soon. This is as a result of an air agreement currently being finalised between Tanzania and Namibia.

In a recent interview with Namibia's public broadcaster NBC, Lebbius Tobias, Namibia's high commissioner to Tanzania, said the discussions, which began before the health cris… read more