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Air Peace, has officially deployed its brand new Embraer 195-E2 airplanes for scheduled flight operations.
The three ultramodern 124-seat capacity jets, which were delivered in the first half of 2021, commenced entry into service on Monday, July 19, 2021, amidst fanfare and excitement.
The Spokesperson of the airline, Sta… read more
After being grounded for 20 months, commercial flights with the Boeing 737 MAX resumed in December 2020 in the US. Since then, several civil aviation agencies (ANAC) have also approved the aircraft's return to service.
Of the four 737 MAX operators in Africa, Mauritania Airlines is the second to fly the aircraft again.
With this acquisition, Fastjet Zimbabwe now has a seamless fleet of three ERJ145s. According to the company's management, the aircraft offers capacity compatible with the needs of the Zimbabwean and South African regional market and ensures a comfortable cabin environment.
"We are delighted to add another Embraer ERJ145 air… read more
New blood at the head of Congo Airways. On Wednesday 15 July, Commander Pascal Mwema Kasongo Mwenda was appointed to head the public carrier, replacing Désiré Balazire, who was suspended from his duties as a precautionary measure.
In office since May 2016, the boss of Congo Airways is paying the price for the conclusions of an… read more
Cally Air said it has conducted its maiden commercial flight from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with a B737-300. Cally Air is the state-owned airline of Cross River State in South Eastern Nigeria, promoted by Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State.
Governor Aya… read more
Air Seychelles, in conjunction with Air Charter Service, has announced a series of charter flights from the southwest of the UK next year. Taking off from Bristol, passengers will be able to fly to the Indian Ocean direct for the first time, with a stop in Dubai on the way. Flights are targeted to capture the Easter and early May bank hol… read more
EgyptAir will commence twice weekly flight services between Cairo and Kano from August 01, 2021. The Airline said it will deploy its Boeing 737-800 aircraft to operate these services.
According to EgyptAir, the flights will depart every Sunday and Thursday from Cairo to Kano.
Muharram Abdel Rahman, EgyptAir Lagos… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to COVID-19 and international travel. It will be presented to the WHO COVID-19 International Health Regulations Emer… read more
Victoria Falls tourism businesses canvassed by Travel News
report that they have been able to salvage a significant number of
bookings after the news broke of increased South African and Zimbabwean
travel restrictions and BA Comair temporarily shutting down its flights
for the duration of South Africa’s adjusted Level 4 lockdown… read more
The flag carrier airline of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has announced the resumption of flights between Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Li… read more
Air Peace commissions brand new E195-E2 into service
Mauritania Airlines puts its Boeing 737 MAX 8 back into service
Fastjet Zimbabwe strengthens its fleet with the addition of a third ERJ145
DRC: Pascal Kasongo Mwema is the new interim CEO of Congo Airways
Cally Air conducts maiden flight Lagos to Abuja
Air Seychelles to operate flights to Bristol via Dubai
EgyptAir commences twice weekly Cairo to Kano flights
IATA calls on States to follow WHO guidance on cross-border travel
Malawi Airlines to resume flights between Lilongwe and Nairobi
