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Nigeria loses West Africa Air Travel Market to Ghana
Nigeria has lost the West African air market to Ghana as today no Nigerian airline is operating to destinations such as Accra, Abidjan, Dakar, Freetown, Monrovia and the Gambia.
Industry operatives told THISDAY that the aforementioned routes used to be lucrative for Nigerian airlines, where they generate dollar revenue… read more
Covid-19: 2 weeks suspension between Kenya and China for Kenya Airways and China Southern
Kenya Airways and China Southern Airlines are banned from operating on their respective Nairobi - Guangzhou and Nairobi - Changsha routes for 2 weeks from February 1, 2021, reports the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
This sanction follows, for the Kenyan carrier, the detection of 5 passengers who test… read more
Air Burkina eyes The Airbus A220 Alongside ERJs
Air Burkina is set to bolster its fleet with the acquisition of Airbus A220s and Embraer ERJs. The airline will bring in the new planes as part of a $450m cash injection led by U. S investment firm African Global Development (AGD).
After the government of Burkina Faso committed to selling its stake in Air Burkina to AGD… read more
COVID-19 Vaccine: FG Targeting 70 Percent Coverage Of Nigerians
The Executive Director, National Primarily Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaibu, has said that the Federal Government was targeting vaccinating 70 per cent of Nigerians against Covid-19.
Shuaibu, who disclosed this during a webinar hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, on the safety and efficacy of the … read more
Emirates extends South Africa flight suspension
UAE carrier Emirates has extended its flight suspension to South Africa. The airline had been intending to resume such services tomorrow (January 28th). However, for the time being, the flight suspension has been extended until February 4th.
Around the world, airlines are constantly changing their flying plans in response to the COVID-19 p… read more
Lufthansa & SWISS are partnering with Airlink
Lufthansa and SWISS are partnering with Airlink, to offer customers access to over 25 domestic destinations in South Africa, including Bloemfontein, George, Upington, Skukuza, Nelspruit, Hoedspruit and Port Elizabeth - as well as over 20 regional destinations in Southern Africa, such as Gaborone, Kasane, Vilanculos, Maun,… read more
EK increases capacity to southern Africa
Emirates will increase its weekly flights to Zimbabwe and Zambia from February. The airline, which has recorded a gradual increase in travel on the Dubai-Harare-Lusaka route, said frequency would be increased from three flights a week to four.
The fourth flight will operate on Wednesdays, using a Boeing 77… read more
QR wants to launch IATA's travel pass before EK and EY
Qatar Airways is looking to become the first carrier in the Middle East to trial the IATA Travel Pass. The digital passport is increasingly becoming a hot topic across the globe as airlines seek to find a way to open up travel. The flag carrier of Qatar is planning to start using the app in March 2021.
Qatar Airways ha… read more
ACC Aviation consolidates expertise in one brand
“While the on-going crisis has brought its challenges, it has also presented a great opportunity for us to embark on the next phase in our organisational journey," said Phil Mathews, CEO. Significant highlights include its expansion in African including its newest offices in Addis Ababa.
It also saw the acquisition of Dubai-based aviation… read more
Air Peace takes delivery of the first E2 for Africa
Air Peace is the launch customer in Africa for the E2, the newest, most efficient, and most comfortable aircraft in the segment. The airline is also the global launch customer for Embraer’s innovative premium staggered seating design.
The jet delivered today is the first of 13 firm E195-E2 orders, with 17 remaining purchase r… read more
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