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• 15/05/2022 19:39

AFRAA and AviaPro sign a memorandum of understanding for pooling expertise

Weighed down by two years of crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, African airlines need support more than ever. It is to address this concern that the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with AviaPro Consulting Inc. Airline network and fleet planning; sales, price and revenue management; flight ope… read more

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• 15/05/2022 18:15

Ethiopian Airlines returns to Nosy Be

Last March, Madagascar decided to reopen its borders considering the significant drop in Covid-19 cases. A decision that had the effect of draining the airlines again.

After Antananarivo, it's Nosy Be's turn to find its usual visitors.

Ethiopian Airlines resumes service to Nosy Be. The Ethiopian airline inaugurated on M… read more

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• 12/05/2022 07:08

Casablanca: Air Canada resumes flights, Kuwait Airways arrives next month

Since the reopening of the borders decided by the Moroccan authorities, several airlines, including Air Canada, have returned to Casablanca. And for the next summer season, new carriers, such as Kuwait Airways, are banking on the charm of this popular tourist destination.

Since 5 May, Air Canada has resumed its non-stop service between Mon… read more

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• 11/05/2022 08:06

Flight Delays: Dana rises alert over scarcity of Jet A1, calls for passengers understanding

Dana Air says it is witnessing the scarcity of Jet A1 fuel across the airports in Nigeria, which has led to recent flight delays.

Deputy CEO Dana Air, Sukhjinder Mann has appealed to passengers to understand their plight as they are committed to offering a convenient and reliable  schedule.

“Please accept my assurance tha… read more

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• 10/05/2022 20:36

Change in dominance as Tanzania airlines battle for the skies

Stiff competition saw the change in the market share structure last year as airlines competed to stay afloat amid the Covid-19 pandemic impacts.

The latest data from the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) shows that only Air Tanzania Company Ltd (ATCL) and Auric Air Services managed to increase their market shares during 2021.

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• 10/05/2022 07:05

Airlines back off after threatening to halt operations

The airlines say they will allow a fresh round of dialogue with the government in the hope of reaching an amicable solution.

Airline operators on Sunday announced that they have "acceded" to appeals from the government to withdraw plans to suspend operations from Monday over high cost of jet fuel and other operational costs.

The info… read more

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• 10/05/2022 07:03

Mango rescue practitioner heads to court in bid to get funds for restructure

Mango's business rescue practitioner Sipho Sono is heading to court in a bid to access the remaining funds government allocated to the low-cost subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA).

Parliament approved a special allocation of R819 million for Mango's restructuring, from R10.5 billion allocated to SAA by Treasury. Accordi… read more

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• 10/05/2022 07:02

Emirates launches full premium economy class

Emirates  unveiled its full premium economy class: “flyers can look forward to another distinctive Emirates travel experience.” The Dubai based airline announced it will open this “highly sought-after” cabin for sale from 1 June 2022.

The new cabin class, which offers luxurious seats, more legroom, and a service to rival… read more

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• 09/05/2022 21:55

Air Algérie: the government validates the plan to acquire 15 new aircraft

The Air Algerie fleet renewal programme, planned since 2016 and adopted in 2018, was suspended in 2020 due to the health crisis. For the Algerian authorities, its implementation becomes more than urgent in view of the carrier's ambitions.

The Algerian government, meeting in the Council of Ministers on Sunday 8 May 2022, gave the gre… read more

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• 09/05/2022 13:57

Dana, Arik, Aero reject Planned operations shutdown

The airlines say they will not abide by a plan to halt operations.

Dana Air, Arik and Aero Contractors have rejected the plan by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), to suspend operations from Monday over high cost of aviation fuel and other operational expenses.

In a statement Sunday, Dana Air said while it agreed with AON… read more