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On 21 April, a FlySafair Boeing 737-800 (registered ZS-FGE) operated domestic flight FA212 between Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. During take-off, however, the aircraft’s left outer main gear wheel separated. Ground staff were able to determine the damage and informed the pilots. The crew discontinued the climb at 22,000 feet a… read more
Norse Atlantic Airways' new service to Cape Town will operate seasonally.
Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways is set to launch scheduled direct flights between London Gatwick (LGW)… read more
Dubai International Airport (DXB) faced unprecedented disruption with 1,244 flights cancelled and 61 flights diverted over two days due to severe flooding caused by record rainfall.
The storms, which hit the desert United Arab Emirates unexpectedly, paralysed one of the world’s busiest airports for the third consecutive day. Emirate… read more
Dubai’s aviation sector is rebounding after severe weather disruptions.
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths assures steady improvements in departure operations, urging passengers to check with airlines for flight updates. He emphasised that passenger safety is the top priority, saying: “Our teams continue to distribute food and water through… read more
As heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail batter the United Arab Emirates, disrupting normal life and travel plans, Emirates Airline has taken proactive steps to manage the situation. With the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issuing a red alert due to intensified cloud cover, Emirates responded amidst the challenging weather cond… read more
Zambian scheduled airline Proflight Zambia has announced its annual scheduled flights to Kafue National Park, the oldest and largest of … read more
Despite the long holiday declared for the Eid-el-Fitri celebration, airports across the country recorded low turnout of passengers, checks by Daily Trust have shown. Our correspondent learnt that many flights were recording between 70-80 per cent load factor despite the three-day holiday.
The federal government had earlier de… read more
South African regional low cost-carrier FlySafair is set to introduce an additional flight to its existing route between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Bram Fisher International Airport (BFN)… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Group, has marked its 78th anniversary, highlighting “a legacy of resilience and innovation since 1946.” ET said the Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tassew and Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Lemma Yadecha accompanied the crew on a flight to Cairo, marking the airline’s inaugural international service. Their invol… read more
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the entire world, and the aviation
industry in Africa is no exception. Understanding how that change came
about and how it will drive African aviation over the next few years is
important for the industry to ensure that it doesn’t continue living in
the past and recognises new opportunities and challenges.… read more
FlySafair Boeing 737-800 loses wheel on take-off from Johannesburg Airport
Norse Atlantic Airways launches flights between London & Cape Town
Dubai Airport chaos: over 1,200 flights cancelled and 61 diverted amidst record rainfall
Emirates proactively responds to the severe weather conditions in the UAE
Proflight Zambia announces 2024 flight schedule to Kafue National Park
Low passengers' turnout at airports despite 3-Day Sallah holiday
Ethiopian celebrates 78th anniversary
