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Air Tanzania: Soaring Towards a Brighter Future
Air Tanzania, the national flag carrier of Tanzania, has been on a remarkable journey of transformation and growth in recent years. With a rich history dating back to 1977, the airline has weathered numerous challenges to emerge as a key player in African aviation. This comprehensive analysis examines Air Tanzania's current oper… read more
Mauritania Airlines: Navigating Africa's Skies with Ambition
Mauritania Airlines, the flag carrier of Mauritania, has been steadily expanding its presence in the African aviation market since its establishment in December 2010. As we look towards 2025, the airline's network, fleet, and strategic initiatives paint a picture of cautious growth and modernization in a challenging yet opportun… read more
Etihad Airways Sets Sights on Africa: Ambitious Expansion Plans for 2025
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is gearing up for a significant expansion of its African network, with ambitious plans set to unfold by 2025. This strategic move aims to capitalize on the continent's growing aviation market and strengthen Etihad's position as a key player in connecting Africa to… read more
Ibom Air Sets Sights on Central Africa: Ambitious Expansion Plans for 2025
Ibom Air, the Nigerian regional airline known for its exceptional service and reliability, is gearing up for a significant expansion into Central Africa in 2025. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in the airline's growth trajectory and aligns with the broader trends of increasing intra-African connectivity and economic i… read more
Brussels Airlines Expands Long-Haul Network for Summer 2025
Brussels Airlines has unveiled its long-haul flight schedule for summer 2025, showcasing a remarkable increase in capacity to sub-Saharan Africa. This Belgian airline will operate an impressive 56 weekly flights to the region, reflecting a 10% increase compared to the previous summer season in 2024.… read more
IATA Reports $1.7 Billion in Blocked Airline Funds: A Global Challenge
As of October 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that a staggering $1.7 billion in airline funds remains inaccessible due to government restrictions across various countries worldwide. While this figure indicates a slight improvement from the $1.8… read more
Emirates Expands Non-Stop Services to Melbourne with New Boeing 777-300ER Launch
Starting on March 30, 2025, Emirates is set to introduce a third non-stop service connecting Dubai and Melbourne. This new route will utilize the airline's newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, which features a sophisticated four-class configuration… read more
Air Congo Takes Flight: DRC Launches New National Airline
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially launched its new national airline, Air Congo, which celebrated its inaugural flight on December 1, 2024.
This initiative, resulting from a public-private partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, marks a significant advancem… read more
Discover Airlines Expands Route Network to the Seychelles
Discover Airlines is adding the archipelago in the Indian Ocean to its route network. Starting in Winter 2025, the holiday airline will operate non-stop flights from Frankfurt to the Seychelles twice a week for the first time. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart on October 26. Flights to the main island … read more
Air France-KLM Enhances Southern Africa Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement
The Air France-KLM Group, a prominent French-Dutch multinational airline holding company, has officially launched a new codeshare agreement with Airlink, a regional airline based in South Africa. This partnership took effect on December 3, 2024, and marks a significant step toward enhancing trav… read more
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