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• 26/04/2023 22:24

In Madagascar, the airport operator 'pays' the airlines to open new flights

In the context of a rebound in air traffic, after the COVID 19 pandemic, and in order to improve the connectivity of the international airports of Antananarivo and Nosy be, Ravinala Airports, the manager of the two hubs, has launched a "new routes" incentive programme, rewarding airlines that will open new services

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• 26/04/2023 22:22

Airlink to connect Kruger National Park with Victoria Falls

South African regional carrier Airlink is set to launch a direct service between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela (Nelspruit) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in … read more

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• 25/04/2023 05:41

Air Peace expands presence in North East with Maiduguri operations

Air Peace, has added Maiduguri to its network with four flight frequencies weekly. The airline operated its maiden flight to the Borno State capital on April 21, 2023.

With this new route, Air Peace now services 21 domestic routes. According to the airline’s Spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, this is yet another big stride in the a… read more

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• 25/04/2023 05:40

Court stops NCAA from issuing AOC to Nigeria Air

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained the Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA from issuing Air Operator’s Certificate, AOC, to Nigeria Air.

Hon. Justice A. Lewis Allagoa granted orders of interim and interlocutory injunctions in the terms contained in the order, restraining taking of any step in… read more

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• 25/04/2023 05:39

Proflight Zambia to add a Boeing 737-500 to fleet

Proflight Zambia, a Zambian airline, has increased its return flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. As a result, the route between the two cities now has more flights operated by Zambian airlines than South African ones.

The airline now offers… read more

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• 23/04/2023 22:05

Madagascar Airlines takes off

Madagascar Airlines, the new national airline, has obtained its Air Operator Certificate, replacing the former Air Madagascar.

The company obtained its operating licence and transport certificate after meeting the five mandatory regulatory, safety, and security steps, which took approximately one year.  It aims to reach profita… read more

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• 20/04/2023 22:22

In Ghana, Ethiopian Airlines does not rule out serving Kumasi in the South

Since the end of March, Ethiopian Airlines (ETH) has increased its service to Accra. In addition to the Ghanaian capital, its only service in Ghana, the carrier is evaluating the relevance of also serving the south of the country.

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• 20/04/2023 21:29

Air Peace relaunches flights to Makurdi 3 times a week

Air Peace has resumed flights to Makurdi from Lagos and Abuja on April 17, 2023.

The relaunch flight, which departed Lagos, connecting through Abuja, was welcomed at the Makurd Airport with a ceremonial water salute, marking a comeback of the airline to Benue State after suspending the route in 2021.

Mr. Ayodeji Adeyemi… read more

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• 20/04/2023 20:22

CemAir acquires new CRJ200LR, expects two more units

CemAir is currently the largest active operator of CRJ aircraft in Africa. Its fleet includes -100, -200, -700 and -900s variants. As it consolidates and expands its network, the South African carrier continues to expand its wings.

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• 20/04/2023 19:35

Madagascar Airlines (finally) obtains its AOC and operating licence

Established in December 2021, Madagascar Airlines has since been operating under a management lease the assets of Air Madagascar and its subsidiary Tsaradia, which is in the process of recovery.

But the confusion surrounding its legal and administrative status had given rise to many apprehensions and interpretations. The Civil… read more