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• 29/09/2022 07:37

Airlink buys 40% of Fly Namibia

Namibia's growing economy is increasingly dependent on air connectivity for the movement of people and goods. Since the demise of Air Namibia in 2021, the private carrier Fly Namibia has emerged as the leading player in the local market. To accelerate its growth, it wants to rely on the experience of Airlink, the leading airline in… read more

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• 28/09/2022 23:52

Air traffic controllers suspend strike in West and Central Africa

A 48-hour strike by air traffic controllers in West and Central Africa has been suspended, their union said on Saturday.

The strike, which started on Friday, has disrupted flights across the region and left hundreds of passengers stranded at airports on Saturday. The Union of Air Traffic Controllers’ Unions (USYCAA), which called t… read more

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• 28/09/2022 22:52

Air France resumes flights between Paris and CPT

The flag carrier of France, Air France, is set to resume direct operations to Cape Town in … read more

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• 28/09/2022 22:52

TAAG Angola Airlines renews its IOSA certification

In May 2021, TAAG Angola Airlines passed the International Air Transport Association (IOSA) operational safety audit. The context at the time (carried out remotely due to the health crisis) had only given a validity of one year, instead of two, to the said certification.

The operations of TAAG Angola Airlines remain and continue … read more

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• 28/09/2022 02:49

Explained: Ethiopian - Nigeria Air deal will hit Kenya Airways

As Kenya Airways continues to extend begging bowls to the government to pump in more billions to help it pull out of a major financial crisis, its main African rival Ethiopia Airlines is plotting to wrestle the lucrative West African market as it moves to extend its dominance beyond the region.

This is after Ethiopia Airlines… read more

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• 28/09/2022 02:46

EK expands its South Africa schedule

The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will be expanding its schedule to and from … read more

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• 28/09/2022 02:46

A second ATR72-600 for Air Cairo

n its growth strategy, Air Cairo is now banking on diversifying its fleet. From the historical Airbus operator, the low-cost subsidiary of EgyptAir has started this year to introduce its first turboprop aircraft. Half a dozen are expected by the end of the year.

Air Cairo has taken delivery of its second ATR72-600. The air… read more

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• 28/09/2022 02:44

Qatar Airways and British Airways complete expansion to form the largest airline joint business

Qatar Airways and British Airways have completed the latest phase in the expansion of their partnership, offering global connectivity between more countries than any other airline joint business.

The airlines have added 42 new countries to their shared network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden - gi… read more

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• 27/09/2022 23:01

Taifa Aviation acquires 51% stake in Coastal Travels

Already owner of Taifa Aviation, Tanzanian businessman Rostam Aziz is strengthening his presence in the aviation market by becoming a majority shareholder in Coastal Travels.

Coastal Travels is no longer the exclusive subsidiary of Coastal Aviation, the company of Italian-American Carolina Colangelo. Since 1 September 2022, the air safa… read more

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• 27/09/2022 23:01

Cabo Verde Airlines takes 12 year old A320-200 on ACMI lease from Airhub Airlines

Cabo Verde Airlines (formerly TACV) resumed operations at the end of December 2021, after 21 months of inactivity. The Cape Verdean national airline aims to have a target fleet of 3 aircraft by 2023.

The fleet of Cabo Verde Airlines is enriched by a new aircraft. It is an A320-200, leased with crew, maintenance and insuran… read more