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Malawi Airlines increases flights between Lilongwe & Nairobi
The flag carrier of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has announced the introduction of a fourth weekly service to … read more
Air Peace has FG’s backing on UK pperations
Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has said that the Federal Government has full confidence in the continued safety operations of all Nigerian flag carriers, including Air Peace.
Keyamo stated this against the backdrop of the recent reports, which claimed that Air Peace violated safety opera… read more
Emirates Airline and Avianca forge codeshare partnership
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Avianca, a major Latin American carrier, have joined forces in a new codeshare agreement. This collaboration promises enhanced connectivity for travelers on select routes.
Emirates passengers can now seamlessly connect through Madrid, Barcelona, or London Heathrow to three Col… read more
Ethiopian doubles capacity with upgraded Addis Ababa domestic terminal
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airlines have announced the inauguration of its transformed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport’s Domestic Terminal. The 50 million USD expansion and renovation project has significantly upgraded the terminal, expanding its total built-up area by more than twofold to 25,750 m2 and increasing… read more
Air Peace Debunks Safety Violation In UK Operations
Air Peace has denied viral reports, which claimed that it violated safety in its United Kingdom operations. A statement signed by the management of the airline and circulated to aviation journalists on Monday night, insisted that the reports contained a lot of falsehood aimed at creating fears and doubts in the minds of the flying public.… read more
Proflight Zambia increases baggage allowance for domestic flights
Proflight Zambia has announced a revision to its baggage policy for domestic flights in Zambia, effective immediately.
The new policy provides a 23 kg free checked baggage allowance for… read more
Seychelles and Botswana to collaborate on Agriculture, Education and Tourism projects
Seychelles and Botswana will continue collaborations in agriculture, education, and tourism, said the newly accredited High Commissioner of Botswana.
Chandapiwa Nteta presented her credentials to Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at State House.
The new high commissioner expressed her wish to gain Seychel… read more
Preliminary report of Dana aircraft veerung off runway
Preliminary report into the Dana Air incident on April 23, 2024 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has been released by the National Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB.
The aircraft an MD-82 operated by Dana Air veered off the runway, the incident occurred shortly after the aircraft, registration 5N-BKI and opera… read more
Lagos: NLC to protest Turkish Airlines’ anti-union actions
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State chapter has announced plans to stage a picket at Turkish Airlines in Lagos on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in response to the airline’s dismissal and sacking of union members.
According to a statement by the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Comrade Chris Uyot, the union will continu… read more
Air Peace Clarifies UK Ramp Inspection Findings, Denies Safety Lapses
The Management of Air Peace has refuted recent media reports alleging a safety breach by the airline in the United Kingdom. In a statement, Air Peace described the reports as containing numerous falsehoods intended to instill fear and doubt among passengers.
The airline stated that since the commencement of their inaug… read more
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