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BestFly is continuing with the plan to increase the density of its fleet. The Angolan private company has reached an agreement with the leasing company ACIA Aero Leasing ("ACIA") for the lease of an Embraer 190 and an AT2-600.
The announcement was made on Saturday 13 November at a symposium organised by the aircraft manufacturer … read more
Brazilian planemaker Embraer has booked its first order of the Dubai Airshow 2021. Today, the company has announced a firm order for three new Embraer E175 regional jets, plus rights for the purchase of a further three. The customer is Overland Airways, a scheduled and charter operator based in Nigeria.
Day two of the Dubai Airshow … read more
The return of Jambojet to Entebbe and Kigali is not yet on the agenda. "Both countries still apply strict measures in the fight against Covid-19. Travel restrictions in both countries have reduced demand. Our sister airline (Kenya Airways) is reducing its frequency on these routes," Ndegwa Karanja, the managing director of the Kenyan national ai… read more
Royal Air Maroc is set to launch flights to Tel Aviv on December 12th. The news comes after rumors that such flights would be launched in January ultimately failed to materialize. This new route is a huge step after Morocco and Israel signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations almost a year prior on December 10th, 2020.… read more
It would seem, Nigeria’s Ibom Air may have closed a deal with European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus to purchase a least 10 A220 jets after the airline has had stints with the leased aircraft to boost its domestic presence.
Reuters reports that delegates at the Dubai Airshow said on Sunday that the deal could extend up to 20 aircraf… read more
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced that the 53rd AFRAA AGA will take place from 16-17 November 2021 in virtual format at the kind invitation of TAAG Angola Airlines – the President of the Association. Themed: “Flightpath to Africa’s resilient travel ecosystem”, air transport leaders and decision makers… read more
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has denied giving approval to any other airline in the country to sell non-refundable ticket to passengers. The General Manager, Consumer Protection of the agency, Kalu Anaso, told THISDAY in an exclusive interview on Wednesday that NCAA does not give approval to airlines to sell non-ref… read more
Uganda's Entebbe International Airport continues to experience a surge in traffic. The airport recorded 100,455 international passengers in October 2021 - 45,799 arrivals and 54,656 departures, according to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UGAA).
An average of 3,240 passengers per day used the tarmac of the country's main airport.
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South African low-cost airline kulula has announced that it has fully restored its pre-COVID route network with the re-launch of a double-daily service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and King Shaka Internation… read more
National carrier Kenya Airways is recalling some of its former staff who were affected by restructuring last year meant to conserve cash in the wake of Covid-19 that disrupted business. The re-hiring, which has been going on in the last two months, follows growing demand for air travel as passengers, especially on local destinations, that… read more
Bestfly takes ATR72-600 from CFIA, targets up to five Embraer E190s with lessor
Dubai Air Show: Nigeria’s Overland orders 6 Embraer E175s
Jambojet is not yet considering a return to Uganda and Rwanda
Royal Air Maroc to launch 787 Tel Aviv flights in December
Ibom Air nears inking deal for 10 Airbus A220s at Dubai Air Show
AFRAA 53rd AGA holds virtually in Luanda
Aviation Authority Denies Giving Approval to Airlines to Sell Non-Refundable Tickets to Passengers
Uganda: Entebbe Int'l Airport achieves monthly passenger record
Kulula launches double-daily service between Cape Town and Durban
Kenya Airways recalls sacked staff
