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Comair might return sooner
COMAIR may return to the skies earlier than expected with two possible investors lining up to inject the R1,5bn (€79.4m) needed to save the airline, says CEO, Wrenelle Stander.
Comair, which operates the low-cost brand kulula.com and the BA franchise in South Africa, went into voluntary business… read more
Nigeria’s Government extends closure of airspace to international aviation till October
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the closure of the country’s airspace to international flight operations till October 2020 instead of the earlier August 19th resumption date.
According to a Notice To Air Men (NOTAM), issued by the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and confirmed by the Minister of… read more
Emirates September 2020 Preliminary operations as of 0900GMT 21JUL20
Emirates i n the last 72 hours filed initial changes to its planned operation for the month of September 2020, as the airline continues to operate reduced service. As of 0900GMT 21JUL20, the airline mostly focuses on frequency revision, instead of aircraft changes, as multiple routes continue to display A380 aircra… read more
Qatar Airways 20JUL20 – 31AUG20 operations
Qatar Airways in the last few days continues to adjust planned operation, complying with various travel restrictions that affects the airline’s passenger traffic rights. Certain routes are not available for reservation for outbound flights from Doha.
As of 0800GMT 21JUL20, planned operation for the period of 20J… read more
Lufthansa agrees to rescue Brussels Airlines
Belgian authorities have reached an agreement with Brussels Airlines (SN) and its parent company Lufthansa (LH) regarding the rescue of the Belgian flag carrier. The agreement for the airline to obtain a €290m loan in exchange for sufficient guarantees is still pending the approval of both the Belgian government and the Euro… read more
Camair-Co: € 23 million made available for the maintenance of two B737 and the rental of two Q400
Air Cote d'Ivoire to resume Abidjan to Conakry operations
Air Cote d'Ivoire will resume its flights between Conakry (Guinea) again from Abidjan and vice versa. This flights will resume on July 24. Operations as follows:
Ibom Air maiden flight operation to Calabar excites aviation stakeholders
Nigerian carrier Ibom Air has finally extended its route network to the paradise city of Calabar to the delight of stakeholders in the aviation sector. The airline in a statement, had earlier said it will fly from Lagos and Abuja to and Calabar daily, bringing their trademark schedule reliability, one-time departures and superior service … read more
IBOM now to Calabar
With great excitement, we announce Ibom Air’s newest destination, the Paradise city of Calabar!
Beginning Monday 20th July 2020, Ibom Air will fly from Lagos & Abuja to/from Calabar daily, bringing our trademark schedule reliability, on-time departures & superior service
Ghana: Airport workers protest over cooperation with Turkish company
The Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Yaw Kwakwa, has frowned at a protest staged by the workers of company over a proposed partnership with a Turkish firm, TAV-Summa Consortium, for Airport infrastructure expansion.
According to a report by citibusinessnews.com, the Mr Kwakwa said he’s disappointed in … read more
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