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Why airfares on Nigerian routes are higher
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Westlink Airlines, Capt. Ibrahim Mshelia, has shed more insights on why airfares on the Nigerian routes are more expensive than its other African countries, especially in the West African.
Speaking with our correspondent on phone over the weekend, Mshelia said that apart from the foreign exchange… read more
Land dispute: Air Tanzania (finally) repatriates its Airbus A220-300 seized last year in the Netherl
Last year, Air Tanzania found itself unwillingly embroiled in a legal battle between the Tanzanian state and Swedish investors. Sent to Maastricht (Netherlands) for regular maintenance in early 2022, one of its four A220-300s was seized by the Dutch courts.
Liz Aviation inaugurates its 1st domestic route in Togo, linking Lomé to Niamtougou
Liz Aviation is the latest addition to the empire of Burkina Faso business tycoon Mahamadou Bonkoungou, who is also head of the EBOMAF group. The young company, which took off earlier this year, is set to become a major player in the West African regional market.
Egyptair and Qatar Airways expand flight services from Berlin Airport
EgyptAir and Qatar Airways have announced the expansion of their flight services from BER Airport, offering travellers more options for reaching their destinations.
Egyptair will increase its flights to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, starting from 3 July. In addition to the existing six weekly direct connections, a new f… read more
Green Africa secures its fourth ATR72 aircraft
Operational since 12 August 2021, Green Africa aims to use the power of air transport to efficiently network Nigeria's 36 states and, later, regional services in Central and West Africa. As it gains experience and notoriety, the private carrier, founded by a former Morgan Stanley banker, is rolling out the plan to refloat its fleet.
Air passenger traffic and capacity recovery in Africa – IATA CHART OF THE WEEK
The International Air Transport Association, IATA’s recent Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, attracted the participation of more than 400 aviation leaders and stakeholders. The conference tackled critical issues affecting air travel and cargo transportation in Africa, covering topics such as safety, regulation, sustainability, tr… read more
Mohahlaula Airlines files a complaint against the State of Lesotho for "fraudulent" licenses
Mohahlaula Airlines obtained its AOC in February 2020. Based in Maseru, the young private carrier says it has been wronged by the actions of the Ministry of Transport, which are undermining local investors in the civil aviation sector.
Emirates takes off to Montréal, its second Canadian destination after Toronto
Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture capital, its second gateway in Canada. Emirates flight EK243 departed with over 340 passengers, including a VIP delegation and media onboard at 03:00 today.
The new daily service to Montréal complements Emirates’ seven weekly … read more
Brussels Airlines welcomes passengers travelling to Africa in fully renewed Sunrise Lounge
As of Friday, July 7th, Brussels Airlines’ long–haul business class passengers travelling to Sub–Saharan Africa can enjoy a fully renovated Sunrise Lounge in the T–zone of Brussels Airport. With, among others, more seating, more sleeping comfort and a larger variety of quality food and drinks, the Belgian home carrier answers to th… read more
Domestic airlines record 10,128 delays, 284 cancellations in released NCAA stats
Data emanating from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and currently in public domain shows that with the 3,074 International flights and 18,288 domestic flights operating within Nigeria, delays and cancellations tops with domestic airlines having 10,128 delays and 284 cancellations.
This is just as internationa… read more
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