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Air Mauritius to continue ops into Geneva
Air Mauritius is pleased to announce the continuation of its seasonal direct flights from Geneva (GVA) to Mauritius (MRU) for the second consecutive year.
Starting from October 4, 2024, until April 28, 2025, Air Mauritius will operate direct flights on Mondays and Fridays. The route will be served by the state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.
Aitlines: Fresh rise in local airfare imminent
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to brace up for yet another increase in the price of local airlines tickets across the country. Leadership reports that currently, return tickets from Lagos to Abuja cost an average of N250,000.
However, speaking on Arise TV programme, on Tuesday, the spokesman of A… read more
Air Zimbabwe to resume flights between Harare Johannesburg
The national carrier of Zimbabwe, Air Zimbabwe, is set to resume scheduled flights between RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in … read more
KQ expands portfolio to include hotel, tour package booking services
Kenya Airways (KQ) has relaunched KQ Holidays, an online platform that allows customers to book for holiday packages in various countries. Through the KQ Holidays platform, flyers can book flights, accommodations, airport transfers, and tours under one system.
"The new KQ Holidays platform is a significant step forward… read more
Press Release: Eritrea notifies Ethiopian Airlines of flight suspensions
Ethiopian Airlines has received a notice from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority through a letter dated 21 July 2024 indicating the suspension of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Eritrea, effective September 30, 2024.
The specific reasons for this suspension have not been disclosed to us.
Ethiopian Airlines i… read more
Qatar Airways orders 20 more Boeing 777-9 jets
Boeing and Qatar Airways announced today an order for 20 more 777-9 airplanes. The order, which expands the Qatar Airways’ 777X order book to nearly 100 airplanes, was finalized this year and listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.
The award-winning airline helped launch the 777X program and now has on or… read more
Berniq Airways of Lybia orders six Airbus A320neo
Berniq Airways, Libya’s leading airline, has announced a firm order for six Airbus A320neo Family aircraft during the Farnborough International Airshow. This order signifies a major step for the airline as it aims to modernise its fleet and expand its regional and international operations.
Berniq Airways currently operates si… read more
Tunisair to Douala and Libreville
Tunisair from December 2024 intends to add service to Douala and
Libreville, as the airline filed operational schedule for combined 3
weekly flights, on board Airbus A320neo aircraft. Tentatively filed
schedule includes the following.
Tunis – Douala – Libreville – Tuniseff 16DEC242 weekly A320neo… read more
Nigerian Airlines and unending challenges
The Nigerian aviation industry is challenging for the country’s airlines. While the investors in the sub-sector are struggling to remain in the air, the sector challenges are weighing them down.
The operating environment in the Nigerian aviation industry is toxic and skewed against the country’s airline operators… read more
Max Air Aarcraft experiences multiple tyre failures at Yola Airport
A dramatic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Yola Airport when a Max Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft suffered a catastrophic tyre burst during take-off, leaving four of its tyres deflated.
According to a statement released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the aircraft was carrying 119 passengers and six crew … read more
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