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• 12/04/2023 19:02

Qatar Airways resumes services to Birmingham, England, ahead of Formula 1® British Grand Prix 2023

Passengers travelling from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East on the “World’s Best Airline” to Birmingham now have even greater connectivity to thrilling global sports events such as the British Grand Prix in Silverstone a short train ride away.

As the Global Partner and Official Airline of Formula 1®, Qat… read more

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• 12/04/2023 05:16

Arik Air: Receiver Manager bars Arumemi Ikhide from airline despite court ruling

There was drama at the Arik Air headquarters today as the airline’s Receiver Manager, Kamilu Alaba Omokhide issued an order to deny Chairman/Founder of the airline, Sir Johnson Arumemi Ikhide unfettered access to the company so accounts can be rendered and/or returns delivered covering the entire period of the receivership over Arik Air L… read more

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• 12/04/2023 05:13

EgyptAir to launch direct flights between Cairo and Dhaka

EgyptAir will initially operate two weekly flights from May 14

The airline had initially received permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) to operate two weekly flights – on Wednesdays and Sundays to and from Dhaka.

CAAB Assistant Director (Air Transport) Md Wahiduzzaman signed the permission letter on March … read more

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• 12/04/2023 05:10

Intra-African connectivity: challenges and opportunities

In Africa, the prospects and potential of the aviation sector are rich.

Already, the sector supports $55.8 billion in economic activity and 6.2 million jobs. With demand for air travel in Africa expected to more than double over the next two decades, the crucial role of the aviation sector in Africa's economic and… read more

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• 12/04/2023 04:58

Cabo Verde Airlines also goes for 737 MAX 8

Cabo Verde Airlines will soon take delivery of a Boeing 737MAX8. In a publication on social networks on Friday, April 7, the Cape Verdean national carrier launched a public poll to choose the official name of the new narrow-body jet, which is expected to arrive early in the second half of the year.

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• 12/04/2023 04:32

Tunisair secures four leased aircraft to boost operations

In 2022, the number of passengers carried and revenues of Tunisair have more than doubled compared to the previous year. Surfing on this continuous growth of its operations, the Tunisian national airline continues the operation of densification and rejuvenation of its fleet.

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• 11/04/2023 06:46

Illegal immigration from Africa: towards the dissolution of Antigua Airways

To boost tourism in Antigua and Barbuda, the Antiguan government promoted the creation of Antigua Airways in late 2022, in a public-private partnership with Nigerian investors.

Unwittingly, the airline has contributed to the growth of irregular migration between Africa and America, embarrassing the small Caribbean state.

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• 10/04/2023 17:42

Air Peace, Azman Air five others set to participate in Hajj airlifting

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the selection of seven airlines, including Air Peace, Azman Air, Flynas, Aero Contractors, Max Air, Arik Air and Value Jet Air, to transport pilgrims for this year's Hajj following the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari.

NAHCON Chairman, Zikrullah Hassan… read more

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• 10/04/2023 17:37

Maputo awards South African Fly Modern Ark a mandate to turn around LAM Mozambique

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM Mozambique) has been operating at a loss for more than ten years now, continuously increasing its debt. Having become a burden on the public treasury, the Mozambican government urgently wants to turn around its national flag with a view to possible privatisation.

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• 06/04/2023 07:25

TAAG signs codeshare agreement with GOL

TAAG Angola Airlines and Gol Linhas Aéreas have signed a codeshare agreement designed to increase travel options between Africa and Latin America.

The partnership will see GOL add its airline code on TAAG-operated flights between Sao Paulo Guarulhos and Luanda, which currently… read more