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• 22/10/2023 21:37

United Nigeria Airlines achieves IATA membership milestone

United Nigeria Airlines has officially received its membership certificate from the International Air Transport Association IATA.

At the presentation of the certificate at the airline’s office in Lagos today, the IATA’s Regional Director, West and Central Africa, Mr. Samson Fatokun commended the airlines for their continuous … read more

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• 22/10/2023 21:35

Uganda Airlines inaugural flight to Lagos marks milestone in African air connectivity

On Thursday, the 19th of March 2023, Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos witnessed a scene of excitement and applause as Uganda National Carrier’s aircraft from Entebbe International Airport landed with a full load of passengers and a government delegation from Uganda.

This marked the inaugural flight of Ugandan A… read more

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• 20/10/2023 12:40

TAAG Angola Airlines to take delivery of two second-hand Boeing 737-700s this week

Two Boeing 737-700s, which left Kaunas in Lithuania on 12 October, are currently being ferried to Luanda. There, they will be given a second life under the TAAG Angola Airlines colours. Are these replacement or growth aircraft? Who is the lessor behind this deal? What is TAAG's overall fleet development plan?

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• 20/10/2023 12:38

Main runway at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) temporarily closed

update (13 October 2023): ACSA has announced that the main runway at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town has been reopened this morning at 07:00! Based on the results of a comprehensive friction assessment, it was… read more

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• 20/10/2023 12:37

SAA and SunExpress sign damp lease agreement for two Boeing 737-800

South African Airways (SAA) says it has entered a damp lease agreement with SunExpress “that will allow SAA to operate a schedule utilising two SunExpress aircraft for a six-month period, commencing mid-October 2023.” The first of the 2 aircraft has been received according to the airline.

SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthans… read more

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• 20/10/2023 12:30

Domestic airlines navigate information gaps, proxy woes, soaring operation costs

Airlines attribute the lack of information exchange between passengers and airlines during delays or reschedules to third-party involvement. In a meeting convened under the Airline Operators of Nigeria, they engaged with Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. The Minister assured the enforcement of compensation as outlined in the NCARs.

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• 20/10/2023 12:28

United Nigeria to upgrade services with delivery of Airbus A320 aircraft

United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited says, it is poised to serve the travelling public better, as it takes delivery of an Airbus A320 aircraft. According to the airline, the aircraft will be deployed to upgrade services on its expanding routes. The Airbus, which was flown into Nigeria in the early hours of Sunday, October 15, was welco… read more

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• 19/10/2023 08:55

Air Peace set to resume Kaduna operations Oct 23 after 19 months of hiatus

Air Peace, is set to resume Kaduna operations on October 23, 2023.

This is as the foremost airline has also announced another special flight to Antigua and Barbuda on October 30, 2023. Olisa stated that the Kaduna route has been inactive since March 2022 due to security concerns but the airline is delighted to be resuming con… read more

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• 19/10/2023 08:40

Qatar Airways selects Starlink to enhance in-flight experience

Qatar Airways is now the largest airline to collaborate with Starlink and roll out a complimentary high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity experience onboard specific aircraft and routes.

Starlink’s service will be a further enhancement of Qatar Airways’ 5-star onboard experience. Once the service is active, passengers … read more

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• 19/10/2023 08:38

Airlink strengthens presence in Botswana and Zambia

Southern African regional airline, Airlink has established country offices in Gaborone and Lusaka to enhance customer services in Botswana and Zambia.

According to the airline, “the new country offices in the two capitals are officially opened for business, they provide direct customer and local travel industry support… read more