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• 10/05/2023 07:01

All-Embraer operator Rano Air launches operations with Kano - Abuja flight

Rano Air obtained its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) on 14 April 2023. With this precious sesame in hand, the launch of commercial activities of the new private operator, which becomes Nigeria's 12th active scheduled airline, was expected.

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• 10/05/2023 06:58

Eswatini Air makes Durban its second destination in South Africa

Eswatini Air launched its commercial operations on 26 March 2023. A start-up, in four stages, which will see the opening of three routes in South Africa by June. After Johannesburg, Durban will be added to the destination map of the young carrier, which operates Embraer aircraft.

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• 08/05/2023 20:58

Rwanda Tourism Revenue More Than Doubled to U.S.$445 Million in 2022

Tourism revenues rose by 171.3 per cent from $164 million in 2021 to $445 million (about Rwf496 billion) recorded in 2022, according to the 2022 annual report by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

This growth represents a remarkable 89.3 per cent recovery compared to pre-Covid-19 pandemic period, indicated the report publish… read more

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• 08/05/2023 20:00

United Nigeria ready to play on regional and int’l routes as it gets IOSA...

Barely two years plus of starting operations, United Nigeria has successfully scaled the International Air Transport Association, IATA’s Operational Safety Audit, IOSA.

At the presentation of the IOSA certificate to the airline in Lagos Thursday 4 April, 2023, the IATA Manager, West and Central Africa, Dr. Samson Fatokun comm… read more

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• 08/05/2023 20:00

Ibadan Airport Manager assures Green Africa airline of seamless operations

The Management of Green Africa Airlines has been assured of support and conducive atmosphere for its commercial flights operations into the Ibadan airport.

The Manager of Ibadan Airport, Mr Ojo Afolabi who led other management team to receive the Green Africa airline team in his office in preparation for flight operations at … read more

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• 05/05/2023 07:15

Rwanda showcases Tourism offerings at Dubai Expo

Rwanda is showcasing its tourism offerings at the 30th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from May 1 to 4.

The event is the largest travel and tourism gathering in the Middle East and brings together over 2,000 exhibitors and representatives from more than 150 countries worldwide. Rwanda's partic… read more

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• 04/05/2023 23:21

ATM 2023 / Emirates and Etihad announce interline expansion

Emirates and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their interline agreement and provide travellers additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE.

The MoU was signed at Arabian Travel Market by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, and Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating Off… read more

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• 04/05/2023 22:29

ASKY Airlines claims to be the 2nd most profitable airline in Africa by 2022

Taken together, African airlines have been posting negative financial results for several years now. The health crisis has further exacerbated the situation. But in this gloomy context, some stand out like the Togolese ASKY Airlines, in which Ethiopian Airlines is a minority shareholder.

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• 03/05/2023 05:26

Dana elevates pilots to rank of captains, emphasizes safety standards

Dana Air has elevated two members of its flight crew to the rank of captain, while urging them to sustain its safety standards.

Speaking during the decoration of senior first officer Jonathan Okoli and Tosin Ayeni as Captains, Dana Air’s Chief Operating Officer, Ememobong Ettete, said “this upgrade is well-deserved having scaled the… read more

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• 03/05/2023 05:10

Angola signs Open Sky agreement with the US

The Angolan and US transport ministers met this week to discuss cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the two men, Ricardo Viegas D'Abreu and Pete Buttigieg, signed an "open skies" agreement that paves the way for the establishment of a direct air link between the American giant and Angola.