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Camair-Co, in cessation of activities since March 2020, could be assisted in its relaunch by Embraer, which has strong experience in Africa. The Brazilian manufacturer sent a letter to this effect on October 2 to the Cameroonian authorities. Embraer has the second largest aircraft fleet on the continent with more than 200 aircraft operated i… read more
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer to support Camair-Co's rescue plan
AWA more often to Lagos
Following the increase in flight quota announced by Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Africa World Airlines Limited will increase ou… read more
Ibom Air shares its growth plans
Nigeria’s Ibom Air (QI, Uyo) plans to double its Bombardier Aerospace fleet in the next three years … read more
United NW20 Long-Haul schedule
United Airlines during the weekend of 02OCT20’s schedule update filed planned operation for most of Northern winter 2020/21 season. Note, majority of the schedule update focuses on operation for November 2020, however certain routes already see overall reductions for entire season.
Planned operational changes as follows. Note se… read more
Itakpe-Warri commissioned for commercial use
President Muhammad Buhari has commissioned for commercial use the 326km Itakpe-Warri railway as well as the ancillary factory, 33 years after it was conceived. The President who virtually performed the Official Commissioning Ceremony at the Goodluck Jonathan, Railway Complex in Owa–Oyibu, Delta State commended the patience of the host com… read more
South Africa bans travellers from US, UK and most of Europe
Ahead of its planned reopening of its international borders on 1st October 2020, for the first time in over six months since it went into a lockdown, the South African Government has placed a ban on nationals from United States, United Kingdom and most of Europe regarded as high risk COVID countries.
According to busin… read more
United schedules new long-haul routes, announcement
United Airlines on Friday afternoon (Pacific Time 02OCT20) opened reservation for selected new routes in Northern summer 2021 season, announced in last month’s press release. Planned new routes available for reservation as follows.
Newark – Johannesburg eff 27MAR211 daily 787-9 (New 3-class)
UA188 E… read more
ZIM Resumes International Flights
Zimbabwe Thursday resumed international flights after taking a six month COVID-19 forced hiatus since March. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), three airlines resumed international flights, Fastjet; Harare to Johannesburg, Ethiopian Airlines; Addis Ababa to Harare and Emirates; Dubai to Harare. Kenya Airways … read more
New Board at Zambia Railways Limited
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Zambia, has appointed new Board of Directors for Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL).
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony IDC Group CEO Mr Mateyo Kaluba told the new Board that the vision of IDC is to have a modernised railway company with improved operational efficiencies, service delivery s… read more
Uganda Airlines resumes flights to Mogadishu
Ugandan Airlines has on Thursday resumed the three weekly flights to Mogadishu after almost seven months suspension due to COVID-19. Ugandan Airlines paused almost all international flights on March 18th as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vianney Luggya, communications officer of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, said that … read more
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