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• 19/09/2023 06:36

Lufthansa brings back Munich-Johannesburg after almost two decades

Lufthansa is opening a second route to Johannesburg during the summer 2024 season, returning to the city with flights from Munich for the first time in almost 20 years.

The Star Alliance member, which already serves Johannesburg from its Frankfurt hub, will commence operations from Munich Airport (MUC) to O.R… read more

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• 19/09/2023 06:21

Nigerian airlines operating within harsh economic realities

Nigerian airlines are in dire financial straits and this is as a reflection of the difficult economy under which they find themselves operating.

Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Musa Nuhu who made this known in an interview at the sidelines of the just concluded 7th Aviation Summit in Abuja while r… read more

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• Beyond Africa
• 18/09/2023 22:58

6 Airbus A350-900s will join the Edelweiss fleet

Edelweiss is acquiring 6 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which will join the fleet in a staggered manner from summer 2025. By the end of 2026, the existing 5 Airbus A340-300s will be replaced and Edelweiss’ long-haul fleet will be restored to pre-Corona levels. 

Edelweiss CEO Bernd Bauer: “The modernisation of the long-haul fleet is a mil… read more

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• 18/09/2023 22:58

Air Belgium is cancelling all scheduled passenger flights to focus on ACMI and freight

Air Belgium’s Board of Directors decides to focus its development exclusively on cargo and ACMI and files for judicial reorganisation by way of amicable agreement to ensure its long-term viability and growth

Following a series of external events that have weakened the company in recent years (COVID, the war in Ukraine, soaring fuel … read more

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• 18/09/2023 07:14

Nigeria-based Air Peace orders five new Embraer E175s for fleet expansion and renewal

Nigeria-based Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for five Embraer E175 aircraft. This strategic decision marks a significant step forward and is in alignment with Air Peace’s ongoing strategy of modernising its fleet. This acquisition is in line with Air Peace’s determination to become the operator of the la… read more

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• 18/09/2023 07:14

Brussels Airlines launches Nairobi flights

Belgium’s national carrier, Brussels Airlines, is enhancing its service to East Africa by launching flights to Nairobi, Kenya, and increasing frequencies to Kigali, Rwanda, starting in June 2024. The airline remains committed to growing its network in Sub-Saharan Africa, its most important market.

The new destinatio… read more

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• 18/09/2023 07:11

Lufthansa to launch a new nonstop service to South Africa

German flag carrier, Lufthansa, is set to launch a new nonstop service to South Africa. The airline, which already operates return… read more

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• 18/09/2023 07:10

LAM Mozambique to launch flights between Maputo and Cape Town

The official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town & the Western Cape, WESGRO, announced in a press release (1… read more

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• 18/09/2023 07:06

Aeroflot announces its return to Mauritius after a 30-year absence

Over the last two years, Aeroflot has gradually shown its interest in the African market. After making the Seychelles the second country in its continental network, and strengthening its presence in Egypt, the Russian national airline has just resurrected a route that was closed some thirty years ago.

• Flights
• 15/09/2023 21:43

United Nigeria receives approval for North America, Europe, Middle East flights

The United Nigeria Airlines has received approval to operate flights into six international destinations in North America, Europe and the Middle East with flight services to the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ireland.

According to the Federal Ministry of Aviatio… read more