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In just a few weeks, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) will be auctioning off a long list of aircraft that have been abandoned at four of its airports. The list of aircraft types is long and diverse, ranging from the Russian An-24 to the classic 737-200. There’s even a 707-300! All of these aircraft have some seriously, seriously, low starting bid … read more
On Wednesday the 3rd of November 2021, the Management of Ibom Air, proudly welcomed the airline’s one-millionth passenger on board flight number IAN4134 departing from Victor Attah International Airport Uyo to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, at 16:00 local time.
The passenger, Ms Olowodu Daba Obene, was on the queue to board wh… read more
Chinedu Eze writes that due to infrastructural, environmental and managerial factors, Nigerian airlines underutilise their aircraft, which has negative impact on their profitability. Pilots and engineers agree that a Boeing B737 can be operated about 16 hours a day.
In Nigeria, most aircraft on scheduled commercial service barely operate f… read more
A Qatar Airways Airbus A380 took to the skies for the first time in more than 18 months earlier, positioning the aircraft from Doha International Airport (DIA) to Hamad International Airport (HIA).
The airline said it “reluctantly” took the decision to welcome the fleet back into operation, due to ongoing capacity shortages.
I… read more
Prior to the onset of Covid-19, air cargo in Africa was growing steadily. Despite the health crisis, this growth continues month after month. In contrast, the passenger curve has reversed and remains far below the 2019 figures, despite some rare rebounds.
In September 2021, Africa recorded the highest increase in cargo traffic of any re… read more
Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia, previously known as FlyWestair, is set to launch a safari schedule of daily connections between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and … read more
The Emirates Lounge at Cape Town International Airport reopens today, November 3. The two-level lounge is located in the northern end of the international departures terminal and has views of the airfield.
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For the winter season, airlines are beefing up their offerings to meet peak season demand to warmer parts of the world. British Airways is no exception.
British Airways is increasing its services to Mauritius. On Wednesday 3 November, the carrier launched its new seasonal route from Heathrow. From now on, the Britis… read more
Due to financial and operational problems, Mango Airlines went into voluntary restructuring on 10 August. It is now envisaged that it will be completely spun off from its parent company, South African Airways (SAA) and put back in the air.
A full privatisation. This is what the administrator of Mango Airlines is proposing for its res… read more
The lingering shortage of foreign exchange in Nigeria has forced the naira to crash against the United States dollar on the air ticket pricing template of the International Air Transport Association, the Switzerland-based trade body representing over 290 global airlines. As a result, airfares on Nigeria routes which are priced in naira have incr… read more
A Boeing 707 For $2,500? Kenya To Auction 73 Abandoned Planes
Ibom Air welcomed her one-millionth passenger on board
QR returns Airbus A380 to service
Africa: freight traffic continues to grow, passenger transport declines further (IATA)
FlyNambia to launch "safari routes" in 2022
Emirates reopens CPT lounge
British Airways strengthens Mauritius with new seasonal service from Heathrow
Mango Airlines, the subsidiary of South African Airways, could be fully privatised
International airfares rise as naira crashes on IATA platform
