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Libyan Wings réactive son quatrième Airbus 319
Owned by a group of Libyan businessmen, Libyan Wings began operations in October 2015 after suffering delays due to political instability in the country.
It is now considered one of the most successful aviation companies in Libya.
El Al to resume flights to South Africa
El Al, the flag carrier of Israel, is set to resume scheduled passenger flights to … read more
Fastjet to launch flights between Victoria Falls & Maun
Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) is set to launch scheduled passenger flights between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and Maun International Airport (MUB) in … read more
United Nigeria Chairman seeks Enugu govt support for investors, restates MRO establishment plans
THE establishment of a Maintenance and Repair Organization (MRO) in Enugu State will create jobs and expand opportunities as well as drive potential investments, according to the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo.
Speaking when he led a team of management of the airline on a courtesy visit to the state governor, … read more
NCAA grants approval for Anambra Airport to operate Boeing 737-700 flights
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted the Anambra State Government the approval to operate Boeing 737-700 aircraft or its equivalent at the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri.
Chief Willie Obiano, the state governor disclosed this on Monday after receiving a letter from the agency.
He said th… read more
Niger Airlines withdraws its only aircraft, the Fokker 50, for periodic maintenance
Since its launch on 04 May 2014, Niger Airlines has been operating domestic flights to major cities in Niger. The Niamey-based carrier is currently working on strengthening and modernising its fleet.
TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its fifth Dash 8-400
In 2019, TAAG Angola Airlines has ordered six Dash 8-400s. In addition to being part of its fleet modernisation strategy, the entry into service of turboprops is in line with its policy to optimise its domestic and sub-regional network.
TAAG Angola Airlines has taken delivery of a new Dash 8-400. The aircraft, which lef… read more
Saudia to open new East Africa link
Saudi Arabia and Uganda are set to be connected by nonstop scheduled flights from February with the launch of a new route by Saudia.
The SkyTeam alliance member intends to begin service between its base at Riyadh’s King Khalid International (… read more
Royal Air Maroc bets big on USA and Canada this summer
Royal Air Maroc has up to six daily flights bookable to the US and Canada between June and September, returning to what it had in the same period in 2019. It comes as many more flights were added in the past week, with New York JFK rising to twice-daily and Montréal not far behind. Washington Dulles nears once-daily, and Miami grow… read more
Ethiopian Airlines preparing to resume Boeing 737 MAX operations
At the end of 2021, about one month ago, Ethiopian Airlines revealed that it was planning to bring the Boeing 737 MAX back into service in February 2022. The day appears to be fast approaching, as the airline took to Twitter on January 23rd to announce that it was “only a few days away” from returning the MAX back to the skies.
A “few d… read more
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