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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has forecasted that net profits for global airlines were expected to climb to an all-time $30.5 billion in 2024 at 3.1 per cent margin.
The association in a statement said that this would be an improvement on 2023 net profits, which were estimated to be $27.4 billion, about 3… read more
Ibom Air has said that it would henceforth focus its plan on route and fleet expansions, innovation and cutting-edge technology in a bid to continue to dominate the Nigerian and African markets. The airline in a statement marking its fifth-year anniversary over the weekend by Aniekan Essienette, GM, Marketing and Media Relations, s… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, proudly announces the resumption of daily passenger flights to the historic city of Axum starting on June 9, 2024. This follows extensive maintenance work on the airfield and terminal facilities, costing 290 million Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Key Highlights:
Daily Flight… read more
ITA Airways, an Italian-based airline, has successfully inaugurated commercial flight operations to Accra, marking a milestone for travellers.
The inaugural flight received a warm welcome at Kotoka International Airport, complete with a water cannon salute by the Rescue and Fire Fighting team of Ghana Airports Company Limited… read more
African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, has announced that it has successfully translocated 120 Southern white rhino to member reserves of the Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF) in … read more
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has released a report on African Airlines’ Performance Updates for May 2024. According to the report, AFRAA projects a “15% rise in passenger traffic for African carriers in 2024 compared to 2023.”
According to AFRAA, “The aviation industry experienced a dynamic start to 2024, grapplin… read more
Speaking at the African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN), held from 7th to 10th May 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Semabale Tladi, Director of Business Development at Botswana Railways, highlighted the pivotal role … read more
Royal Air Maroc will resume its direct route from Casablanca to Sao Paulo starting December 7, 2024, with three weekly flights. Departures from Casablanca will be on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 16:40 (local time), arriving in Sao Paulo at 22:20 (local time). Return flights will depart Sao Paulo on Tuesdays, Fridays,… read more
On Show Solutions, the organisers of Africa Showcase, the continent’s premium tourism roadshow specialists, is storming South Africa for a three-day event.
The event is scheduled to hold in three South African cities; Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town on June 11, 12 and 13, 2024, respectively, and will offer a platform… read more
Eng. Achieng’ Akun Beatrice, Railway Expert at EAC and Eng. Godfrey A.
Enzama, Head of Transport & Works and Acting Director of
Infrastructure at EAC, recently represented the East African Community
(EAC) at the African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of
Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the
Implementation… read more
Global Airlines net profits climb to $30.5bn in 2024 –
Ibom Air focus on fleet expansion
Ethiopian Airlines resumes daily flights to historic Axum
ITA Airways commences direct flights to Accra
"Rhino Rewild": African Parks translocated 120 Southern white rhino
AFRAA sees a 15% rise in passenger traffic for African carriers in 2024
Botswana Railways looking to advance its position in regional connectivity
Royal Air Maroc resumes direct route Casablanca to Sao Paulo
