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The Government of Malawi has announced the first week of September as the date for the resumption of international flightservices to the southern African country. The Minister of Health Khumbize Chiponda in announcing the revised COVID 19 guidelines said the Tonse Alliance government is a listening government hence, it has decided … read more
Qatar Airways will resume daily flights to London Gatwick next week. From August 20th, the flights will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, offering 22 seats in business class and 232 seats in economy.
The resumption of Gatwick services will complement flights to Edinburgh (three weekly flights), London Heat… read more
Condor this week filed planned long-haul service for Northern Summer 2021 season, as the airline’s downloadable timetable (via Condor website) begins to list long-haul operation overview.
Listed frequency below is based on peak season from late-June 2021. The frequency comparison is based on GDS schedules listing as of 13AUG20, … read more
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has announced that work to restore and improve the runway of Eros Airport (ERS)in Windhoek (“Eros Airport Runway Holding Action Project”) kicked off last week.
The renovations will not interfere with the airport’s daily operations and will be conducted after operational h… read more
The low passenger trafficand industrial disruptions are making it extremely difficult for the airlines to continue as going concerns. When Nigerians airlines were pushing for the resumption of flight operations after the coronavirus lockdown, many of them knew that passenger traffic would be low, but there were others who were sang… read more
The first test freight train arrived at Arusha Station after more than 30 years from Tanga on August 13, 2020.
The train arrived with a load of 400 tons of cement, where the Arusha District Commissioner in Hon. Kenani Kihongsi on behalf of the Arusha Regional Commissioner Hon. Idd Kimanta joined the people of Arusha in receiv… read more
Impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation and economics is worsening. Job losses in aviation and related industries could increase by up to 3.5 million. That is more than half of the region’s 6.2 million aviation-related employment and 400,000 more than the previous estimate.
Full-year 2020 traffic is expected to plummet by 54%… read more
British Airways this week filed changes to Northern summer 2021 operation, effective from 28MAR21. Planned changes as of 12AUG20 is based on comparison to OAG schedules as of 02AUG20, Pre-COVID19 impact listing.
Additional changes will be filed in the next few months.
London Gatwick – Bridgetown Service… read more
Emirates has today announced the increase of its passenger services to Nairobi to dailystarting 17 August. The expanded schedule will offer enhanced connectivity for Kenyan customers to Emirates’ growing destination network via Dubai.
Emirates will operate its modern Boeing … read more
Air Namibia has temporarily suspended all domestic flights after President Hage Geingob on Wednesday imposed a strict lockdown following an increase in community transmissions of Covid-19.
"Domestic flight operation will resume on 30 August 2020," the airliner said in a statement on Wednesday night, reassuring customer… read more
Malawi to resume international flight services in September
LGW: Qatar to return to Gatwick
Condor NS21 plans for Long-Haul operations
Namibia: Eros Airport (ERS) runway to be renovated
Nigeria: As airlines battle for survival
At Arusha, the first train arrives after more than 30 years
Worsening impact of COVID-19 on African Aviation
British Airways Long-Haul ops changes
Emirates: Now daily into Nairobi
Lockdown in Namibia: Air Namibia suspends flights
