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Zambia Airways to launch a new regional service to Dar es Salaam
The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, has announced the launch of a new regional service to East Africa.
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Boeing 737 skids off runway in Senegal
A Boeing 737-300 aircraft has skidded off a runway in Senegal, injuring at least 10 people, four of them seriously. The incident occurred as Air Senegal flight HC 301 was taking off for the Malian capital Bamako in the early hours of Thursday, Dakar’s Blaise Diagne airport said in a statement.
The pilot was sligh… read more
Mnangagwa hails Hyatt Regency as Meikles rebrands
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa Monday praised Hyatt Regency for selecting Zimbabwe as an investment destination on the back of calls for other international investors to take a cue from such steps.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened doors to clients this week opening Hyatt Regency Harare (formerly Meikles), marking a significant mileston… read more
NCAA’s autonomy and political interference
Players in the Nigerian aviation industry say the recent directive by Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the suspension of Dana Air operations due to the serious incident it had on landing at the Lagos Airport is a return to the draconian… read more
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA): Travel advisory forCPT Airport's passengers
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public that passengers departing from or arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town are currently experiencing delays at the Border Management Author… read more
Vistajet launches flexible private jet charter service in Nigeria
A fresh player, Vistajet has joined the private jet charter sector in Nigeria’s aviation market.
The arrival of Vistajet marks a transformative phase in upscale air travel, delivering unmatched convenience, flexibility, and sustainability to sophisticated clients both locally and globally.
At a news conference held in Lagos on… read more
52 passengers on board a crashlanded aircraft
The 18/Left runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos has been reported shut down, at least temporarily, following an incident involving an XEJET Airline plane that skidded off the runway on landing into the grass.
The aircraft with registration 5N-BZZ with 52 passengers departed Abuja and landed at 11.29 am.
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Binter Canarias introduces new route to Ouarzazate, Morocco, starting July
Binter, the Canarian airline, announces a new route from Gran Canaria to Ouarzazate, Morocco, starting in July and continuing through August.
This initiative strengthens Binter’s commitment to Morocco and enhances connectivity with the introduction of this route to the southern region of the Moroccan High Atlas, known … read more
Malawi Airlines to kick-off new flights to three countries
The Malawi Airlines says it is introducing new flights to three countries namely Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. The company says the new routes are a sign of growth for the Airline.
Marketing Manager for the Airline, Only Taulo, told reporters that fares for the Airline were quite affordable. "Soon we will start operating to … read more
NANTA Seeks SON’s Intervention On Ticket Sales By Foreign Airlines
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has sought the opinion of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on the foreign airlines’ competing with registered travel agents on the distribution and marketing of tickets channel ecosystem.
Mr. Yinka Folami, President, NANTA, stated this in a statement by the… read more
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