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The CEO, Asky Esayas WoldeMariam Hailu discusses Aviation in West Africa with the Publisher of Atqnews on a flight to Nairobi Kenya.
Asky has been around for 10 years or more. Is Asky a profitable airline?
Yes, Asky was established in the year 2010 and now it is 13 years young and Asky is a profitable airline. It is not only profitab… read more
Condor
and Emirates have activated their reciprocal interline agreement,
enabling seamless connectivity across 70 routes in Europe, Africa, Asia,
Australasia, and the Middle East. Passengers can now enjoy streamlined
ticket fares an… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines Group solidifies its commitment to expansion by signing a
Memorandum of Understanding for an additional 11 Airbus A350-900s at the
Dubai Airshow. This new agreement brings the airline’s total order book
for … read more
Air Peace, Nigeria’s major carrier, faced a setback when Saudi Arabia unexpectedly canceled the visas of all 264 passengers arriving in Jeddah from Kano. Despite a smooth journey from Lagos to Kano and then to Jeddah, the Saudi authorities insisted that the airline return the passengers to Nigeria.
The passengers, along with … read more
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have finalized an agreement for the purchase of 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This landmark deal, announced today during the Dubai Air Show, is the largest-ever order of Boeing airplanes by an African carrier.
The order includes an option for Ethiopian Airlines to acqui… read more
Africa United Airlines began operating on 14 September 2023. However, just one month later, on 9 October, the private Gabonese airline was forced to suspend its flights by order of Gabon's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC).
Rebranded in November 2021, FlyNamibia (formerly Fly Westair) mainly serves the Namibian domestic network. Having consolidated its position as leader in the domestic market, the private Namibian airline, which has been 40%-owned by South African airline Airlink since last year, is now aiming for regional expansion.
Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, the Chairman, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks about the minimum six aircraft policy of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), delays and cancellations and the plan of the airline to commence regional and international operations. Excerpts:
Sir, what is your opin… read more
President William Ruto of Kenya recently announced that Kenya's borders would be open to visitors from the entirety of Africa, with no visas required, by the end of 2023. He said
When people cannot travel, business people cannot travel, entrepreneurs cannot travel, we all become net losers.
A few days later, President Paul Kag… read more
Founded in 2018, Kush Air Uganda offers scheduled and special charter flights in Uganda and South Sudan. As it hears its activities, the private carrier is strengthening its wings.