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President Uhuru says Kenya Airways (KQ) will resume operations in a
few days. Uhuru, who spoke on Friday during a virtual conference
sponsored by US-based Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), noted that the
government will first allow the national airline to resume domestic
flights.
The government will later set a date fo… read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says it has concluded plans to restrict multiple departures of airlines from the same terminals at the same time when flights resume.
The arrangement according to the Managing Director, FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu says the restriction would mean spacing of the flights to ensure t… read more
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
Villa Rosa Kempinski has re-opened its famous Italian restaurant, Lucca, after being closed for over two months in adherence to Ministry of health directive that banned sit-in dining in restaurants to forestall the spread of Covid-19. The restaurant is now offering breakfast and lunch, after it was given the greenlight to re-open early this … read more
The Kampala Serena Hotel, like many other top ranked hospitality businesses in Kampala and Uganda, was compelled to literally close shop when the government closed the airport for international scheduled passenger traffic on the 22nd of March and alongside also closed the land borders to keep the virus pandemic out of the country. … read more
It has come to light that British leisure airline Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS) is currently undergoing discussions this weekend with private stakeholders to secure a rescue package of £800m or a potential £900m. Internal sources have said that they are now focused on “an informal deadline” in early July to have the agreement in place.
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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
Kenya Airways to restart domestic commercial aviation as President Uhuru gives green light
FAAN to restrict multiple departures of airlines from same terminal
Namibia expects tourism and aviation sector rebound as borders open
Nairobi: Villa Rosa Kempinski reopens famous Lucca Restaurant
Kampala Serena reopening brought forward to 01st of July
Virgin Atlantic: Privately-Funded Rescue?
Ethiopian Airlines with emphasis on wellness
Still no decision about restarting flights in Nigeria
First Dash 8-400 Aircraft deliverd to TAAG Angola
