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With the ease of global travel restrictions, the Namibian government has said tourist can now visit the Southern African country from this week albeit at a controlled level. Namibia became the first nation in the region to allow tourists into the country. It is expected that with the opening of the country to tourists the tourism and avia… read more
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been performing poorly since 2014 and in 2019, lost upwards of US$122m. Today’s statement gives little hope for a recovery in the short-term. With African carriers losing a predicted US$6bn as a result of the pandemic, it is safe to say Covid-19 has taken its toll on the continent.
At KQ’s recent ‘Annual Gener… read more
During the pandemic, Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, was the go-to airline for essential travel, repatriation flights and airlift of medical and personal protective equipment (PPE). With the easing of travel restrictions across the globe, Ethiopian is pleased to announce that it’s happy to welcome back business and leisure t… read more
PRESIDENTIAL Task Force on COVID-19 has expressed satisfaction with the handling of the test flight from Abuja ahead of the restart plan of the aviation industry stating that the industry is ready but will not give a timeline or date for restart.This is just as the Minister of Aviation has said palliatives to the industry will be announced a… read more
On Friday, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada delivered the first of six Dash 8-400 aircraft to TAAG Angola Airlines (TAAG). This initial delivery to the state-owned Angolan airline is part of an agreement announced at the 2019 Paris Air Show.
WIthin a press release seen by Simple Flying, TAAG chairman and CEO Rui Carreira said … read more
MSC Cruises has downsized its Dubai cruise program for the 2020/21 Middle East cruise season, with just one ship homeporting in the Arabian Gulf, but its two-ship plans for South Africa remain in place. Instead of sending MSC Seaview and MSC Lirica to Dubai for the winter season between November, 2020 and March, 2021, MSC Cr… read more
“Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, the Mauritian national carrier wishes to give itself the necessary breathing space and set the conducive conditions for restructuring opportunities in order to stay afloat,” the administrators said. “At the outset, it is important to highlight that Air Mauritius has not filed for bankruptcy. Our objectives as … read more
A vote on a restructuring plan for loss-making South African Airways (SAA) was delayed until next month, after some creditors and trade unions secured an adjournment after months of wrangling over the airline's future. The administrators, who took over SAA in December after almost a decade of financial losses, published their restructurin… read more
Despite government support to the national carrier and vital sectors to restart economic and industrial activities, Air Mauritius is facing an abyssal financial problem. According to several sources, Air Mauritius expects to report a loss of MUR 9.5 billion Mauritian rupees (USD 238 million) for the current financial year, ending March 2021.… read more
In a move supported by several unions, regional airline Airlink has filed a court application today to prevent administrators from discussing a rescue package for national carrier South African Airways (SAA). The national carrier has been in a form of bankruptcy protection since December 2019 and has received several loans to keep it afloat.
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Namibia expects tourism and aviation sector rebound as borders open
Kenya Airways believes to have Half-Billion losses in 2020
Ethiopian Airlines with emphasis on wellness
Still no decision about restarting flights in Nigeria
First Dash 8-400 Aircraft deliverd to TAAG Angola
MSC Cruises scales back 2020/21 Dubai cruise season, South Africa unaffected
Air Mauritius: Administrators Faces Headwinds in Rescuing
Decision on restructuring South African Airlines delayed by a month
