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At the end of 2021, United Airlines reopened its route between New York and Cape Town (a seasonal route launched in 2019, and becoming permanent in 2022), after opening a new service between New York and Johannesburg. The American airline confirms the reach of the South African market, by opening a new corridor.
United A… read more
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to launch the first direct flights between Cape Town and Maputo in … read more
A little over a month since it inaugurated its first flight, Emirates has announced plans to boost connectivity and increase travel options for customers flying between Dubai and Tel Aviv with a second daily flight, starting 30 October 2022. The additional morning frequency is in response to high demand for travel to/from Is… read more
The airline had placed an order for 22 A350-900s, of which 16 have already been delivered. Its order book now includes four A350-1000s and two A350-900s.
"The A350-1000 helps us stay ahead of the curve in terms of technology [...] The A350-1000 is best suited for our dense routes, and we believe the increase in headcount will… read more
Etihad Airways said flights to Zanzibar (ZNZ) in Tanzania, that were set to be d… read more
The naira has crashed further in the parallel market, trading for N710 against the U.S. dollar on the exchange platform Aboki Forex. Checks by Peoples Gazette on Wednesday showed the current parallel market rate pegged at N710 to a dollar.
The national currency, which traded for N670 against the dollar on Monday, has fallen even furt… read more
MANAGEMENT of Aero Contractors have denied any fund diversion to the tune of $3million belonging to the airline and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) meant for the acquisition of a Bombardier aircraft for Aero Contractors Limited.
The airline which suspended it’s scheduled operations last week citing harsh ope… read more
AT the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting yesterday, Federal government approved the leasing of three aircraft for the commencement of operations for Nigeria Air. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, while declining to comment on an actual date of operations disclosed this new development to State House Correspondents at the close … read more
Economical and sustainable approaches complementary to
carbon-neutral novel propulsion systems are needed to secure the
reduction of aviation’s environmental impact across the entire supply
chain. Circular aviation is claiming its stake, and stakeholders from
research and industry of the European aviation and aerospace sectors me… read more
Air Cairo, the low-cost subsidiary of EgyptAir, is well on its way to becoming one of the fastest growing airlines in Africa in terms of aircraft. This strategy is based on its ambition to extend its wings, notably in sub-Saharan Africa where it has already identified four growth markets that it will serve this year
United Airlines launches Washington - Cape Town, its 3rd route between the US and South Africa
Airlink launches flights between Cape Town and Maputo
Emirates expands its Tel Aviv schedule with second daily flight
Ethiopian Airlines orders Africa's first Airbus A350-1000
Etihad Airways touts ‘Popular’ Zanzibar route
Naira crashes further to N710 per Dollar
Aero denies reports of $3m diversion in collusion with AMCON
Nigeria Air gets FG’s nod to lease Airbus, Boeing aircraft
Airline model shows Achilles heel
Air Cairo targets 51 aircraft by 2024, announcest 4 routes into West Africa
