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Refurbished Berbera Airport a Game-Changer
Somaliland on Saturday celebrated the opening of the renovated Berbera International Airport as the country continues to work towards building its young economy. By opening the refurbished airport, … read more
SA Express to sell seven aircraft from its Dash fleet to UK firm
In April 2020, a court declared SAA Express, the regional subsidiary of South African Airways, in provisional liquidation. Months later, the company's workers, under the umbrella of Fly-SAX, made a takeover bid based on a crowdfunding approach. Selected from among 17 bidders, the company has struggled to meet its commitments so far.
Sabre signs a new marketing distribution agreement with Tawfeeq Technologies and Services
Sabre Corporation has signed a multi-year marketing distribution agreement with Tawfeeq Technologies and Services (TTS). The agreement will see TTS market and distribute Sabre’s products and services to travel companies in Qatar.
“Qatar has proven its resilience during these challenging times and the region is recovering at a… read more
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (October 2021 - February 2022)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period October 2021 to February 2022.
According to the multi-model rainfall forecast, … read more
Additional employment at Brussels Airlines with re-introduction of 9th Airbus A330
Brussels Airlines goes for growth in Africa, its most important market. After reducing its intercontinental fleet from 10 to 8 aircraft in the context of its turnaround programme in 2020, Brussels Airlines now sees an opportunity for expanding its intercontinental offer again. As of June 2022, a 9th A330 will become operation… read more
Hi Fly lands first ever Airbus A340 in Antarctica
Captain Carlos Mirpuri and his crew flew the widebody aircraft, from Cape Town to the White Continent and back; the journey is 2,500 nautical miles, flying for just over five hours each way. Never before has an A340 lan… read more
Kenya To Bar Unvaccinated People From Public Places, Govt. Services
Kenyans will have to prove they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to gain access to government services and public places such as national parks, bars, and restaurants under new health regulations.
The move comes despite Kenya recording a declining number of coronavirus infections in recent weeks, but against a backdrop o… read more
Aviation's fast recovery from Covid-19
The Chairman, Airport Business Summit, Mr. Fortune Idu has said that the global aviation industry, including Nigeria is recovering faster from the COVID-19 pandemic, which collapsed the world’s economies for the most parts of 2020 and some few months in 2021.
Idu, who is also the organiser of the Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV… read more
Dana Air to connect Asaba and Lagos
Dana Air has introduced flight services from its base at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos to Asaba International Airport in Delta State. The airline said that the commencement of the route was part of its strategic route expansion drive, adding that the airline would also increase frequencies on other destinations soon.… read more
Kenya only wants vaccinated travellers
The tightening should come into effect at the beginning of the Christmas holidays.
Kenya wants to be the first country in Africa to introduce access restrictions for unvaccinated people. The Ministry of Health announced this on Sunday. The final vote is still missing, but if it is up to the government and health authorit… read more
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