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• 15/07/2022 08:30

Nigeria: Ilisan International Agro-Freight Airport to be operational by end 2022

The construction of an airport dedicated to agricultural cargo in Ogun State was conceived 15 years ago but abandoned due to lack of funds. Years later, the project has been given a new lease of life by the current government, which has made it a priority to catalyse the economy of this part of south-western Nigeria.

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• 14/07/2022 05:53

54 African airlines banned from EU skies

For several years, half a hundred African airlines - some of which are no longer operational - have been banned from the European Union (EU) sky. Despite multiple updates from the European Commission, the situation does not really seem to have changed.

New update, almost status quo for African airlines. Since 1 June 2022, 54 of them have b… read more

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• 13/07/2022 21:54

Airlink to launch flights between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to introduce a new direct service to Victoria Falls in … read more

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• 13/07/2022 21:54

Tunisair temporarily leases an Airbus A330-300 from Spain's Wamos Air

More than half of Tunisair's aircraft are currently grounded, mostly for maintenance purposes. To meet the peak of this summer season, the Tunisian carrier is mobilising additional capacity from other companies.

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• 13/07/2022 21:53

Madagascar to Unban SA's Airlink 'Soon', Says Foreign Minister

Airlink, which had been flying between South Africa and Madagascar regularly for years, was the only airline not allowed to return to the route after Madagascar lifted its Covid-19 travel ban in April.

Madagascar's foreign minister has assured President Cyril Ramaphosa that his government will allow the South African private … read more

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• Beyond Africa
• 13/07/2022 21:46

Emirates and Air Canada form strategic partnership

Emirates and Air Canada announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey.

Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will off… read more

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• 13/07/2022 21:45

Air Tanzania plans to fly to Namibia

Air Tanzania is expected to fly to Windhoek soon. This is as a result of an air agreement currently being finalised between Tanzania and Namibia.

In a recent interview with Namibia's public broadcaster NBC, Lebbius Tobias, Namibia's high commissioner to Tanzania, said the discussions, which began before the health cris… read more

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• 13/07/2022 18:23

Airlink signs for three Embraer ERJ195s to Nordic Aviation Capital

South African private carrier Airlink is currently the largest operator of Embraer aircraft in Africa with around 50 aircraft in its fleet.

Airlink continues to grow its fleet.    The South African carrier will soon introduce three. Embraer ERJ195 aircraft into its fleet. This is part of a lease agreement with Nordi… read more

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• 13/07/2022 18:23

Renationalisation of Cabo Verde Airlines: the State and Loftleidir Icelandic (finally) reach an agre

Renationalisation of Cabo Verde Airlines: the State and Loftleidir In July 2021, Loftleidir Cabo Verde - a 70/30 joint venture between the Loftleidir Icelandic group and other Icelandic investors - was ejected from the capital of Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA), even though it was the majority shareholder. The case was brought before the courts in France by the Icelandic side.

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• 12/07/2022 12:27

IATA: International travel drives May 2022 air traffic recovery

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season.

Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise … read more