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• 05/06/2021 08:34

Ghana national airline takes another step forward

Up in the air: Ghana has signed an as-yet-unconfirmed commitment for three Boeing 787-9s.

While details of EgyptAir’s assistance have still to be made public, the Egyptian flag-carrier signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ghanaian Government in October 2020 to help the west African st… read more

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• 05/06/2021 08:33

Dark runway at Roberts International Airport

Senator Edwin Snowe says he along with two senior officials of ruling Coalition for Democratic Change Government including Finance minister Smauel Tweah and Mr. Nathaniel McGill Minister of State for Presidential Affairs had to risk their lives to land in a private plane on the runway of the Roberts International Airport (RIA) without lighs.… read more

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• 05/06/2021 08:27

Completion of the new terminal at Uyo International Airport set for mid-2022

Despite the economic difficulties caused by the Covid 19 pandemic, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria, Udom Emmanuel, has reiterated his commitment to completing the major projects initiated by his administration.

Prominent among these is the ongoing construction of the state-of-the-art terminal at the Obong Victor Attah Inte… read more

• Flights
• 04/06/2021 05:11

Emirates restarts flights to Phuket with re-opening of island to international tourism

Emirates has announced it will resume four weekly services to the resort island of Phuket from 2nd July 2021, with the re-opening of the popular destination to international tourists. Furthermore, those who are  vaccinated against COVID-19  will enjoy hassle-free travel, with no quarantine on arrival. With measures in pla… read more

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• Beyond Africa
• 04/06/2021 05:09

United Airlines sees a supersonic future

United Airlines aims to bring back supersonic travel before the decade is over with a plane that is currently just an artist’s drawing – even the prototype hasn’t flown yet.

The airline said on Thursday that it plans to buy 15 jets from Boom Supersonic with an option for 35 more once the start-up company desig… read more

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• 04/06/2021 05:08

Network of KLM destinations in North America practically restored to its original level

The network of destinations is central to KLM’s strategy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, KLM preserved its network of destinations as much as possible by reducing seating capacity, so passengers could travel if necessary and cargo transportation was able to continue. This strategy greatly supported KLM during the COVID-19 crisis. That make… read more

• Flights
• 03/06/2021 22:39

Etihad Airways is restarting services to Rabat

Etihad's Rabat service will operate with an initial twice weekly flight using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

• Flights
• 03/06/2021 22:38

ET 777 gets stuck in mud after runway overrun

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777 found itself in a muddy situation after it skid off the runway at Lagos Airport. The left side wheels found themselves stuck in the mud after landing, requiring staff to shovel the dirt out from the wheels. The plane has since been returned to service after being pulled out.

A bit to the le… read more

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• 03/06/2021 22:37

Green Africa takes delivery of its third ATR 72-600

Green Africa has completed the acceptance of three ATR 72-600s from ACIA Aero Leasing as required by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for a new airline to hold an AOC and commence commercial flights.

The third aircraft with registration ZS-XZC /5N-GAD arrived in Lagos on Thursday, 3rd June 2021.

Amid the pan… read more

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• Destinations
• 03/06/2021 22:36

Uganda: Kabaale International Airport to be completed by 2023

Uganda wants to capitalise on the oil potential of its western part, whose subsoil remains under-exploited. To facilitate development and production, the country has been building its second international airport at Kabaale in the Hoima district since 2018.

The project is being carried out by an Anglo-Israeli tandem.