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Air Seychelles receives secon A320neo
ASKY brings in a new B737-800
Air France returns to Monrovia
Starting 20th of April 2020, Air France will once again operate to Monrovia (Liberia). Air France will scheduled five weekly flights operated by Airbus A330-300 with a capacity of 224 seats (36 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy and 167 in Economy class). Air France will serve Monrovia as an extra leg departing from Bamako (Mali) on Monda… read more
European Blacklist updated
From Angola for example there are included Aerojet, Guicango, Air Jet, Besteflya Aircraft Management, Heliang, SJL and Sonair, the latter owned by oil … read more
Congo Airways orders two Embraer E175
Congo Airways has signed a firm order for two E175 aircraft, with an option to buy further two. The contract has a total value of 194.4 million USD at current list prices.
The aircraft will be configured in a dual class layout containing 76 passengers in total, with 12 in business class. The first delivery will be added to Congo Airways fleet in the fouth quarter of 2020.
Air Peace to open route to Ibadan
Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya floods hotels
The following hotels, located in Kenyan Samburu and Isiolo counties have been affected by floodwater followimng heavy downpour; Safari Lodge, Asnil Lodges, Larsens Camp, Elephant Bedroom and Sarova Shaba Lodges.
Samburu County Commissioner John Korir said last Tuesday all the staff a… read more
Africa World Airlines opens route to Abijan
Africa World Airlines (AWA) continues to expand its wings in West Africa. The carrier, based in Accra, has announced the opening of a new line to Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire.
As of 14th of February 2020, Africa World Airlines will opera… read more
National Airline for Benin?
Benin is fuelling the project to create its national airline. This is revealed by Hervé Hêhomey, Benin's Minister of Infrastructure and Transport last Saturday, December 7, 2019. "Providing Benin's civil aviation with an international airline is the main guarantee to connect Benin more to the rest of the world," he said, on the sidelines of the … read more
One of the most important tourist magnets in Southern Africa, located straight on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Victoria falls are almost dry at the moment. It seems to be quite normal that the water level especially on the Zambian side is quite poor during the dry season, however, as per hydrologues, this year the amount of water … read more
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