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Zambia’s ProFlight welcomes first Boeing 737
Proflight Zambia, the leading airline in Zambia, is celebrating the arrival of its first 126-seat Boeing 737-500, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history and reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional air travel experiences.
The introduction of the Boeing 737 represents a major advancement … read more
LAM Mozambique heavily in debt, but no longer insolvent
LAM Mozambique has been loss-making for almost ten years. Since April, the South African partner Fly Modern Ark, which has been in charge of its turnaround, has been combing through the Mozambican public carrier's finances. The initial assessment is less alarming.
Xejet acquires its third Embraer ERJ145
Xejet obtained its AOC last year. The start-up wants to position itself on the Nigerian market as an operator offering only Business class on its flights.
Karibu/Kilifair Tourism Expo back this June
Karibu/Kilifair, East Africa's leading travel and tourism expo, will kick off June 2 to June 4, promising to showcase the region's diverse offerings and cement its status as a thriving hub for the industry.
The event, which has gained international recognition, serves as a platform for businesses, organizations, and travelers… read more
IATA to governments: Blocked airline funds threaten connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets.
The world airline body made this known at its Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit taking place on 4-6 June in Istanbul, Turkey. The industry’… read more
Costa Cruises returning Costa Smeralda to Dubai for 2023/24 Arabian Gulf season
Costa Cruises has revealed its 2023/24 winter cruise itineraries, with Costa Smeralda returning to the Middle East, sailing roundtrip cruises from Dubai in the Arabian Gulf.
Costa Smeralda will homeport in Dubai from December, 2024 to March, 2025, sailing week-long roundtrip itineraries visiting Muscat in Oman, Doha in Qatar,… read more
Cairo named new venue for intra-African Trade Fair 9-15 November 2023
The Egyptian capital city of Cairo has been announced as the new host of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) which will now take place from 9 to 15 November 2023.
The IATF2023 Advisory Council said in Cairo that the decision to change the venue and dates of the continental event, originally scheduled for Abidjan, Cô… read more
Ethiopian Airlines refutes accusation of blocking Tigrayans from travel
Ethiopian Airlines Group refuted as "false allegation" a report that its services was blocking Tigray ans from travel to and the the Tigray regional state.
On Wednesday 31 May, The Guardian newspaper published a story that "a civil society organization has launched a lawsuit against Ethiopian Airlines, accusing the sta… read more
Documents confirm ‘Nigeria Air’ has not left Stage One of AOC process as place holders tenure letter
Document reaching NigerianFLIGHTDECK shows that the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, mired in controversy has yet to exit Stage One of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) pursuit before it brought in a painted Ethiopian Airline aircraft to blind side Nigerians.
This is just as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has told … read more
Zanzibar seeks to host Formula 1 race in Africa
Zanzibar has emerged as an audacious contender for an African event on the Formula 1 motorsport calendar. Backed by the government, revered competitors, and the sport’s management, there is unanimous agreement on the significance of bringing this thrilling event to the continent. The presumption so far has been that South Africa was the obvious … read more
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