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• 19/10/2023 08:37

XEjet Airline takes delivery of additional Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft

Xejet, a luxury airline, has taken delivery of an additional Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft with the registration number: 5N-XEJ.

The acquisition of the aircraft, our correspondent gathered, was part of the airline’s fleet expansion and business plan. The additional aircraft arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NA… read more

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• 12/10/2023 21:59

Xejet acquires a second CRJ200, the fifth aircraft in its fleet

Reinstated at the beginning of September after a week's suspension by the regulator, Xejet is continuing to operate serenely. The Nigerian start-up, launched a year ago, is further consolidating its position in the business aviation market.

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• 12/10/2023 21:52

Aeroflot to open two new routes between Russia and Egypt next winter

In the face of European restrictions, new markets around the world have opened up for the Russian tourism industry. And since 2022, Egypt has been one of the countries with the biggest boom in Russian visitors. A situation that Aeroflot, Russia's national carrier, has now come to terms with.

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• 12/10/2023 21:23

Resumption of Air France flights to Mali announced: Bamako says no and cries indecency of transport

It is almost certain that Air France will not be resuming its flights to Mali on Friday 13 October, as announced at the beginning of the week. In a press release issued on 11 October, the Malian Minister of Transport informed that the national aviation authority is currently examining the airline's request to resume flights.

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• 12/10/2023 08:17

Africa United Airlines suspends operations after just one month of operation

Africa United Airlines launched operations on September 14, 2023 with a CRJ100 leased from South Africa's CemAir.

Its ambition is to play a leading role in the transformation of air transport in Gabon. What are the reasons for the suspension of operations? How long will the suspension last? What are the sources of funding for this private operator?

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• 12/10/2023 08:14

Air Peace achieves 98% schedule reliability

Air Peace, has reported tremendous flight performance figures for its September operations.

The airline made the announcement on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in a news release issued to journalists, reporting an impressive 98% schedule reliability with 87% on-time performance.

According to the release, Air Peace scheduled 2,566 … read more

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• 12/10/2023 08:07

TAAG Angola Airlines is replacing its Boeing 777 fleet with four Boeing 787 Dreamliners

TAAG Angola Airlines is renewing its fleet with four Boeing 787 Dreamliners, as announced in a recent press release. The airline’s CEO, Eduardo Fairen, expressed the goal of having a diverse fleet to cater to various flight types, particularly intercontinental connections. The 787 Dreamliner aligns with their strategy for modern, … read more

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• 11/10/2023 04:00

Air Tanzania welcomes first Boeing 737 MAX for expanding routes

Boeing and Air Tanzania celebrated the arrival of the airline’s first Boeing 737 MAX 9, making Air Tanzania the first African carrier to receive this fuel-efficient single-aisle jet. The introduction of the 737 MAX 9 reflects Air Tanzania’s commitment to meeting the rising demand for air travel in West Africa, Southern Africa, and India.… read more

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• 11/10/2023 03:59

IATA welcomes United Nigeria Airline as member

The International Air Transport Association, IATA has admitted United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited into its fold as a member of the global aviation body.

The airlines’ admittance into IATA was conveyed to the management of United Nigeria Airlines in a letter dated October 9, 2023, and addressed to Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, chairman … read more

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• 11/10/2023 03:56

Connecting the continent to North America

The latest edition of Africa Showcase successfully concluded after two weeks of engaging activities across four key cities: Seattle, Denver, Fort Lauderdale and Boston. Africa Showcase, known as North America’s premier Africa-focused travel trade show, provided an excellent mix of networking opportunities, destination insights and val… read more