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Airlink Expands Nairobi and Lusaka Routes with New Flights
South African regional airline Airlink has announced significant enhancements to its Nairobi and Lusaka routes, further solidifying its position as a key player in African aviation. Starting 30 March 2025, the airline will introduce three weekly night-time return flights between OR Tambo Intern… read more
Emirates Expands Premium Boeing 777 Fleet on Riyadh Routes
In a move to elevate travel experiences for passengers flying to Saudi Arabia, Emirates has announced plans to deploy its newly retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft on its second and third daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh. Starting on March 30 and May 7, 2025, respectively, this upgrade will make Riya… read more
Max Air to Resume Flights After Safety Audit and Operational Upgrades
Max Air, one of Nigeria’s prominent airlines, is set to return to the skies on March 21, 2025, following a two-month suspension of operations. This comes after a tyre burst incident at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, involving one of its Boeing 737-400 aircraft in January. The su… read more
Qatar Airways Expands Flights to Key Destinations, Enhancing Global Connectivity
Qatar Airways, crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2024, is strengthening its position as a global connectivity leader with expanded flight frequencies to several key destinations. This move, timed perfectly ahead of the peak summer travel season, will provide passengers with greater flexibi… read more
Green Africa Sets New Standard with Nigeria’s First Airline Chatbot, “gChat”
Green Africa, one of Nigeria’s leading value airlines, has taken a bold step toward revolutionizing customer service in the aviation industry with the launch of “gChat”, a cutting-edge chatbot designed to provide 24/7 support. This marks a historic milestone as Green Africa becomes the first airline in Nigeria to intro… read more
Air Peace and Namibia Discuss Direct Flights to Boost Nigeria-Windhoek Connectivity
Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, is in discussions with the Namibian government to establish direct flights between Lagos, Nigeria, and Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen aviation ties between the two nations and enhance seamless travel for passengers between West and South… read more
Discover Airlines Launches Direct Flights from Munich to Windhoek
Discover Airlines, the leisure carrier of the Lufthansa Group, is set to enhance connectivity between Europe and Africa with the launch of direct flights from Munich to Windhoek, Namibia. Starting April 1, 2025, the airline will operate three weekly flights on this route, marking a significant mileston… read more
Ghana and Canada Sign Landmark Air Services Agreement
On March 5, 2025, Ghana and Canada formalized a significant milestone in their bilateral relations by signing an Air Services Agreement (BASA) in Montreal. This landmark deal authorizes designated airlines to operate 14 passenger flights and 10 cargo flights per week between the two na… read more
Etihad Airways to Expand Flight Services to South Africa in 2025
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, the second flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced plans to expand its services to South Africa starting in 2025. The airline will increase its flight frequency between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and OR Tambo International Airport… read more
Nigeria’s VivaJets Receives AOC Amidst Rapid Expansion in Business Aviation
In a significant milestone for the private aviation sector, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to Falcon Aerospace Limited, operating as VivaJets. This certification enables VivaJets to provide commercial air services, marking a critical s… read more
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