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Namibia: Eros Airport (ERS) runway to be renovated
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has announced that work to restore and improve the runway of Eros Airport (ERS)in Windhoek (“Eros Airport Runway Holding Action Project”) kicked off last week.
The renovations will not interfere with the airport’s daily operations and will be conducted after operational h… read more
Nigeria: As airlines battle for survival
The low passenger trafficand industrial disruptions are making it extremely difficult for the airlines to continue as going concerns. When Nigerians airlines were pushing for the resumption of flight operations after the coronavirus lockdown, many of them knew that passenger traffic would be low, but there were others who were sang… read more
Worsening impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation
Impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation and economics is worsening. Job losses in aviation and related industries could increase by up to 3.5 million. That is more than half of the region’s 6.2 million aviation-related employment and 400,000 more than the previous estimate.
Full-year 2020 traffic is expected to plummet by 54%… read more
British Airways Long-Haul ops changes
British Airways this week filed changes to Northern summer 2021 operation, effective from 28MAR21. Planned changes as of 12AUG20 is based on comparison to OAG schedules as of 02AUG20, Pre-COVID19 impact listing.
Additional changes will be filed in the next few months.
London Gatwick – Bridgetown Service… read more
Emirates: Now daily into Nairobi
Emirates has today announced the increase of its passenger services to Nairobi to dailystarting 17 August. The expanded schedule will offer enhanced connectivity for Kenyan customers to Emirates’ growing destination network via Dubai.
Emirates will operate its modern Boeing … read more
Lockdown in Namibia: Air Namibia suspends flights
Air Namibia has temporarily suspended all domestic flights after President Hage Geingob on Wednesday imposed a strict lockdown following an increase in community transmissions of Covid-19.
"Domestic flight operation will resume on 30 August 2020," the airliner said in a statement on Wednesday night, reassuring customer… read more
Asaba International Airport restarts operations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the re-opening of the Asaba International Airportfor commercial operations.
The approval was conveyed to the Delta State Government following the inspection of Asaba International Airport last week by officials of the NCAA to ascertain the level of preparedness … read more
BA considering pre-flight coronavirus tests
British Airwaysis currently exploring the possibility of introducing pre-flight coronavirus tests through a “third party” in an industry-leading move that could significantly boost passenger numbers.
A spokesperson for the airline confirmed to The Independent: “We are currently discussing the possibility of helping our… read more
Congo Airways secures s a state loan of 1 million dollars
Jambojet will make Mombasa its secondary hub
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