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Air Zimbabwe to resume flights between Harare Johannesburg
The national carrier of Zimbabwe, Air Zimbabwe, is set to resume scheduled flights between RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in … read more
Tourism Seychelles unites local partners at 2024 marketing meeting
The Seychelles Tourism Department hosted its highly anticipated annual Marketing Meeting for 2024 on Thursday, July 11, at L’Escale … read more
ASKY’s Founder and Chairman wins 2024 BOMA Africa Awards
ASKY is thrilled to announce that its Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Gervais Koffi Gbondjide DJONDO, has been honored with a prestigious award at the 2024 BOMA Africa Awards held in Accra, Ghana.
The award recognizes Mr. DJONDO’s tireless efforts to promote Africa’s integration and prosperity, aligning with A… read more
KQ expands portfolio to include hotel, tour package booking services
Kenya Airways (KQ) has relaunched KQ Holidays, an online platform that allows customers to book for holiday packages in various countries. Through the KQ Holidays platform, flyers can book flights, accommodations, airport transfers, and tours under one system.
"The new KQ Holidays platform is a significant step forward… read more
Press Release: Eritrea notifies Ethiopian Airlines of flight suspensions
Ethiopian Airlines has received a notice from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority through a letter dated 21 July 2024 indicating the suspension of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Eritrea, effective September 30, 2024.
The specific reasons for this suspension have not been disclosed to us.
Ethiopian Airlines i… read more
We will upgrade Ibadan airport in 18 months – Makinde
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the state government will achieve the upgrade of Ibadan in 18 months, stating that the state has resources to drive the project.
The governor said this on Wednesday at the Hijrah 1446 luncheon organised by the state government and held at the Presidential Lodge, Secretariat, Ibadan,… read more
Gabon Railway upgrade
As Phase One of the railway upgrade in Gabon, undertaken by the Société d'Exploitation du Transgabonais (SETRAG), nears completion, the Government of Gabon and SETRAG have recently committed to advancing the project into its next phase. This agreement, marking a significant milestone, was officially signed on June 19, 2024, by Christian Magni, t… read more
South Africa & Namibia named among the top five best African countries to visit with kids
South Africa and Namibia have recently been named… read more
Qatar Airways orders 20 more Boeing 777-9 jets
Boeing and Qatar Airways announced today an order for 20 more 777-9 airplanes. The order, which expands the Qatar Airways’ 777X order book to nearly 100 airplanes, was finalized this year and listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.
The award-winning airline helped launch the 777X program and now has on or… read more
Berniq Airways of Lybia orders six Airbus A320neo
Berniq Airways, Libya’s leading airline, has announced a firm order for six Airbus A320neo Family aircraft during the Farnborough International Airshow. This order signifies a major step for the airline as it aims to modernise its fleet and expand its regional and international operations.
Berniq Airways currently operates si… read more
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