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Timeframe for SAA rescue extended until Monday
Creditors of SAA have voted to set a new deadline for the finalisation of the state-owned airline’s business rescue plan.
The extension became necessary after one of the conditions precedent for the rescue to be successful was not met by the deadline of July 22. The outstanding condition relates to a guarantee confirmation le… read more
LAM Mozambique with new service to Dar es Salaam
Mozambique’s national airline LAM, short for Linhas Aereas de Mozambique, has announced a new flight which is to connect the capitals of both countries, Mozambique and Tanzania, effective 30th of July.
The service will route via the northern Mozambique city of Pemba. The flight used to continue to Nairobi … read more
Air Senegal launches Milan service from August 2020
Air Senegal from August 2020 is expanding European network, with the launch of Dakar – Milan Malpensa route. The nonstop service to The Host City of World Routes in 2021 is now available for reservation. Initially the… read more
Rwandair August 2020 network revision
Rwandair earlier this week updated planned operation in August 2020, when the airline resumes scheduled operation. Due to various restrictions, the airline has revised its operational network when it resumes service.
As of 23JUL20, planned operation as follows. Additional changes remain highly possible.
Kigali –… read more
Additional planes for Azman fleet
Via Linked-In, Azman Air Service Ltd Nigeria has announced to aquire additional planes to be added to the fleet.
The airline says, "We are currently expecting the delivery of 1 Additional Airbus A340-600 and 2 Boeing 737-500 as part of the Giant Effort ongoing to kickstarting our much anticipated International Operations to… read more
RwandAir and Kenya Airways returning into service
Flights … read more
Guinea opens air space to international aviation
The Guinean government as given a nod for the country’s airspace to be opened to international operation as global economies gradual ease travel restriction.
According to a statement issued by the Principal Police Commissioner of Conairy Gibénsia Airport, Mr Sangaré Abdoulaye, all passengers holding Schengen area passports will n… read more
Safarilink resumes flights with senior officials from KCAA and KAA on board
Safarilink recently hosted senior dignitaries of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Tourism Board, and Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers last week when relaunching services to Diani and other destinations in Kenya.
Captain Gilbert Kibe, Director General Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, co… read more
Air Senegal resumes additional regional routes in August
Air Senegal this week filed changes to regional operations, as the airline plans to resume additional International service. As of 22JUL20, planned operation as follows.
Dakar – Abidjaneff 05AUG20Increase from 2 to 5 weekly, A319/321 operating
Dakar – Bamakoeff 06AUG204 wee… read more
First in the world: Emirates to cover customer COVID-19 expenses
In what is a world’s first, Emirates (EK) has come forward and offered to cover customers from COVID-19 expenses. If passengers get into any trouble during the traveling process, the airline will offer them significant insurance cover. The airline has said it will cover medical expenses up to €150,000 as well as quarantin… read more
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