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flyCAA's new Airbus A320-200, previously operated by the Indian airline GoAir, has completed its painting at Airplane Painter in Toulouse, France. It is expected to arrive at its base in Kinshasa in the coming days.
flyCAA is well aware of the potential of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a vast country of 2.345 million km… read more
EgyptAir continues to expand its African network. On the continent, the Star Alliance airline already connects some twenty destinations including Cameroon and Chad in Central Africa.
EgyptAir will enter the Congolese market from Sunday 27 March. The direct route between Cairo and Kinshasa will b… read more
No journey is more critical in determining the fate of a pandemic than the distance a vaccine must travel from the production line to a person’s arm. In sub-Saharan Africa, the last mile of this race is all-important.
The World Bank’s … read more
For several years now, and despite the crisis linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for freight has been growing constantly throughout the world, and particularly in Africa. Jambojet wants to take advantage of this dynamic throughout its network.
Jambojet is now in the business of transporting dedicated cargo. The low-cost sub… read more
When you’re stuck in the same boat but paddling in opposite directions, chances are the boat is going nowhere. This had been the situation with Rwanda and Uganda since February 2019 until recently when the common border was reopened.
Along with Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan, and Tanzania, both are members of the East African Community (… read more
Kenya Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights to Dubai effective Monday, 31 January 2022. This follows the ease of travel restrictions that had been issued by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority on flights from Kenya and other African nations.
Travellers will… read more
In December 2021, DP World and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed the final agreement to develop Banana Port. The conclusion of the Collaboration Agreement follows the signing of a term sheet earlier in 2021, between DP World and the DRC Government, which summarized the agreed amendments to the initial contract signed in 2… read more
Congo Airways remains safe. The national airline of the DRC has successfully renewed its IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification. The information was made public by the flagship on its Twitter account where it states that it has "once again passed the IATA (International Air Transport Association) safety audit with flyin… read more
On October 9th, Uganda Airlines launched flights to Dubai International Airport. Staff, passengers, and government officials were all ecstatic following the first landing of flight UR 466 from Entebbe International Airport. Those witnessing the launch hoped that the new service would boost trade, investment, and tourism. However, the incr… read more
Despite having roots that date back to the 1970s, the current incarnation of Uganda Airlines is only three years old, having been founded in January 2018. Therefore, with the world its oyster, the flag carrier of Uganda has its eyes on new aircraft. The operator’s leadership wants these planes to bridge gaps between regional and long-haul routes… read more
DRC: flyCAA expects second Airbus A320 this month
EgyptAir adds Kinshasa in DRC to its African network
Covid vaccines: African countries need to fix their distribution chains
Kenya Airways' low-cost subsidiary Jambojet launches cargo operations
Reopening of Rwanda Border puts DRC squarely on EAC horizon
Kenya Airways resumes flights to Dubai amid stringent Covid-19 rules
Congo Airways renews its IOSA certification
How the UAE’s travel ban affects Uganda Airlines
