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The long-awaited conversion of the Lanet military airfield to an international public airport (Nakuru Airport) is expected to get underway after the close of the bidding process that started early last month. We are talking about a project designed since 2004.
Fully funded by the Kenyan government to the tune of 3 bill… read more
Zambia Airways takes one more step towards starting operations. The future national company obtained its air operator certificate (CTA) on September 9. The announcement was made by Minister of Transport and Communications, Mutotwe Kafwaya.
“The establishment of the national airline and the investments made by the government i… read more
Madagascar is partially opening up to tourists. From October 1, international flights will resume from and to Nosy Be. As announced by the Madagascan President, Andry Rajoelina, on August 9, visitors must present before boarding, a negative PCR tes t for Covid-19, carried out seventy-two hours before departure, and have a ticket. r… read more
Circulation on the railway line in the Nacala corridor was restored yesterday, four days after an accident forced the suspension of service. The transport of coal, general cargo and passengers was resumed, “after a thorough analysis and reinforcement of protocols”, operating company Nacala Logistics said in a statement.
The accident… read more
The Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, has announced a phased reopening of the island’s borders over the next few months but, according to a Mauritius notification to airlines issued on August 31, border restrictions will stay in place until October 31 and neither aircraft nor passengers will be allowed in… read more
The shortest international flights in the world have been revealed by aviation analytics firm OAG after crunching the numbers from 2019’s flight schedules. Despite crossing country borders, many of these flights are unbelievably short, with six of the 10 shortest coming in at under 60 nautical miles long! Although these figures are based … read more
Fastjet Zimbabwewas straight out of the starting blocks with the announcement to resume flights, following the lifting of the flight ban for scheduled passenger services by the Zimbabwe government. Domestic flights across Zimbabwe will resume on the 10th of September, i.e. tomorrow already while international / regional flights will resume o… read more
After all flights to long-haul destinations were suspended, Edelweiss is now flying once a week directly from Zurich to Mahé in the Seychelles. This is also an interesting connection for Germans, so you can currently travel to this dream destination.
Edelweiss is resuming its second direct long-haul destination … read more
Emirates will re-start passenger services to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) with two flights a week, starting 11 September. The resumption of flights to Moscow will take the airline’s expanding network in Europe to 26 cities – offering Emirates’ global customers with more travel options to Europe, and customers in Russia wi… read more
United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service to India and South Africa than any other U.S. carrier and remains the largest carrier between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii.
Starting this … read more
Construction of Nakuru International Airport to start soon
Zambia Airways obtains its air operator certificate
Madagascar opens Nosy Be to international tourists from October 1
Nacala Corridor rail line reopens
Mauritius holidays on hold
3 of the shortest International flight routes in the World are in Africa
Fastjet announces their return to the skies
Edelweiss back into the Seychelles - from an European perspective
Emirates adds Moscow to its growing flight network
United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa
