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Fly Angola takes delivery of its first turboprop, a Dash8-300
Luanda-based Fly Angola started commercial operations in 2018 and currently serves half a dozen domestic routes. The carrier, headed by Belarnicio Muangala, also offers charter services.
Airbus on a mission of seduction in Angola with an A220-300 from Air Baltic
TAAG Angola Airlines will receive its first Airbus A220-300 in August 2023. In anticipation of its arrival, the Angolan carrier and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus presented a prototype on Tuesday 6 December 2022 at Luanda International Airport to customers, shareholders, partners, government and diplomatic representatives.
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Madagascar Airlines: three Embraer E190-E2 with Azorra and a new General Manager
Since December 2021, Madagascar Airlines has been operating the assets of Air Madagascar and its subsidiary Tsaradia, which is currently being restructured, under a management lease. The Malagasy government has finally opted for new blood and the operational advantages of the Embraer Ejet-E2 family to support the revival of the national flag.… read more
Emirates Skywards and Aeroplan Kick-off Partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits.
Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by Air Canada – accessing a network of more than 220 destinations worldwide.
Aeroplan members will also benefit from earning a… read more
Qatar Airways increases frequency to/from Brussels Airport
Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it will increase flight frequencies to/from Brussels from one daily to 9 weekly flights as of the 28th of December 2022. The additional flights depart from Brussels on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The flights are generally operated by Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
This increase is part of its ongo… read more
DRC: Carlyle Aviation Partners delivers third A320 to flyCAA
flyCAA is well aware of the potential of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a vast country of 2.345 million km² still poorly served by road. To meet the growing demand of this market of nearly 90 million inhabitants, the private Congolese carrier is pursuing its plan to expand its fleet.
Etihad Airways will reintroduce Airbus A380 to its fleet next Summer 2023
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it is reintroducing four of its A380s from summer 2023. The move follows a surge in demand for air travel across the airline’s network and customer feedback for the return of one of the most remarkable commercial flying experiences in the sky.
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In Nigeria, a local bank seizes the assets of Med-View Airline for unpaid credit
Kano-based Med-View Airline suspended operations in August 2019 due to operational challenges. Since then, the Nigerian private airline, which has an expired AOC, has never taken off again, making it unable to meet its debt obligations.
On Monday, December 5, 2022, the police raided the premises of Med-View Airline, locate… read more
Rwanda signs air agreements with six countries including Senegal and Morocco
A delegation from the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) is currently in Abuja, Nigeria, to participate in the 14th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAN) Air Services Agreements Negotiation. An opportunity for the country to sign more air services agreements (BASA)
Rwanda will return from the 14th Internatio… read more
Nigeria and Seychelles to commence direct flight soon
The Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) arrangements Nigeria signed with other countries has increased following the ratification of the Republic of Seychelles by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
A statement issued by Dr James Odaudu, Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika on Public Affairs, sa… read more
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