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The 2021 edition of the Paris Air Show, which was scheduled to take place from 21 to 27 June 2021, has been cancelled. “The decision is a response to the international health crisis and the large number of visitors that this popular show attracts“, the organisation wrote in a statement.
“This reasonable decision was agreed upon unanimously… read more
Lufthansa Group will have shed 29,000 employees by year-end, bringing the total staff down to 109,000. Next year, the German airline will cut another 10,000 jobs in its home country as the company keeps on struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bild am Sonntag – citing unnamed company sources – said that Lufthansa would also axe 20,… read more
In a country that boasts favourable personal tax rates and relaxed emigration requirements, the Mauritian government has announced a new ‘Premium Long-Stay Visa’ programme.
Zainab Bouzaine, an immigration specialist at XpatWeb, said the new visa programme will likely appeal to South Africans who want to work remotely on the t… read more
Air Peace said it has made adequate preparations to effectively service its entire routes during the forthcoming Christmas celebration, especially its South East and South-South destinations.
The airline also said that it would soon roll out multiple flight schedules for the season from December 16, 2020 for Enugu, Owerri,… read more
Mr. Ahmed Naamann, a founding member of the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA)-Ghana, has rallied stakeholders in the tourism industry to be actively involved in the campaign for peaceful elections.
“Our desire is to enhance Ghana’s image as an ultimate peaceful African destination of choice. “The onus, consequently, lies… read more
Carnival Cruise Line is informing guests and travel agents that it has cancelled select itineraries for specific operations in 2021, as it implements its plans for the resumption of cruising in 2021, including cruise operations in February from Miami, Port Canaveral and Galveston and moving the inaugural sailing of Mardi Gras until April … read more
Air Peace has received another aircraft from C-check maintenance in Europe. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 with the registration number 5N-BUO arrived the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos on Friday night.
A statement by Stanley Olisa, the airline’s spokesman said that the B737 was the third aircraft to arrive from Europe aft… read more
One of Camair-Co's MA60s (registration TJQDA) is fit to fly. The 48-seat aircraft received its certificate of airworthiness on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, as the aircraft, grounded for several months, required spare parts from China, the manufacturer's country.
Its maintenance ensured, and the OK of the Cameroon Civil Aviati… read more
In line with most other regions around the world, capacity in the Middle East and Africa is down by 53% in 2020. The regions have fared slightly better than Latin America, where capacity has reduced by 55% across the year.
Although only representing 6% of global capacity, air travel remains a significant and important capability i… read more
Arik Air and Aero Contractors may merge under the management of AMCOM.
According to sources, the option, is due to the alleged debt burden of the airlines following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The CEO of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, said that while the history and circumstances of both companies differ, the merge ‘could … read more
The Paris Air Show 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Lufthansa Group will have shed 29,000 employees by year-end, Bild am Sonntag writes
Mauritius launches new visafor South Africas to stay long term
Air Peace To Roll Out Multiple Flight Schedules For Enugu, Owerri, Asaba, Other Destinations
Ghana’s tourism industry advocates for peace in upcoming elections
Carnival Cruise Line updates guests on itinerary cancellations
Camair-Co's MA60s returns into service
Will Arik Air need to merge?
