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In the last couple of weeks, the media have been saturated with news of multiple route launches by West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace. In less than 10 days, the foremost airline extended its wings to three new destinations- Ibadan in South West Nigeria, Gombe in North East Nigeria and Douala in Francophone West Africa.… read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced installation of check-in and screening equipment at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. A statement by Mrs. Henrietta Yakibu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN said that the agency rece… read more
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has further extended the enhanced level four lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 in … read more
The African air transport market remains one of the most promising in the world. A potential that Qatar Airways intends to exploit. In addition to the multiplication of commercial agreements with African companies and the opening of routes, the Qatari flagship intends to further strengthen its presence on the continent. And the Rwandan adventure has given it new appetites.
The African Cup of Nations (CAN 2021) is scheduled to take place in Cameroon from January 2022, and in order to capitalise on this continental event, which will attract a lot of people to the Central African country, Camair-Co, the state-owned carrier, is trying to replenish its fleet.
For
a while I imagine many of us assumed this would be so: The more people
were vaccinated the more we’d be able to fly where we want. However, the
data seems to show that it isn’t quite that simple.
At OAG we’ve been looking at the correlation between vaccination
rates by country and international air capacity for each country
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Uganda Airlines plans to break in its new Airbus A330-800 by using the aircraft on short-haul routes between Uganda and Kenya. The Entebbe-based carrier only recently received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) following a special demonstration flight from Entebbe to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in South Afri… read more
After almost a year with no flights and mothballed operations, South African Airways is ready to take off again. The airline has confirmed that it will resume flights on September 23rd, with bookings and travel credit redemptions open from September 6th.
SAA is back
The wait is finally over! South African Airways has an… read more
Qatar is redoubling its efforts to position itself as a major cruise tourism destination through a major partnership with Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland. Qatar Tourism will be one of the main headline sponsors of the CLIA Selling Cruise Day on November 4, 2021 in Southampton and will also sponsor the annual … read more
Ibom Airline Limited has announced the replacement of its wet-leased Airbus A220 aircraft with Egyptair Livery for a period of two weeks.
The Manager Communications and marketing Aniekan Essienette who made the disclosure in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo on Wednesday said the replacement became necessary to giv… read more
Air Peace: Closing the gaps in Nigeria’s Air Travel
FAAN commences installation of check-In, screening equipment
Covid-19: Zimbabwe further extends the current level four lockdown
Qatar Airways plans to acquire stakes in Air Côte d'Ivoire and International Airport
Camair-Co secures two Dash8-400 (ex-Austrian Airlines) for its operations
Is there a link between vaccination rates and opening up international air travel?
Uganda Airlines to bring A330-800 on short haul routes
South African Airways will return to the skies next month
Qatar boosts cruise tourism investment with CLIA partnership
Ibom Air announces temporary replacement of Airbus A220 with Egyptair livery
