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Virgin Atlantic Secures Rescue Deal
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic is on the brink of announcing a £1.2bn rescue deal after nearly four months of uncertainty over its future. The deal, which Sky News reported could be unveiled this afternoon, will save thousands of jobs at the embattled carrier. As part of the package, Virgin Atlantic is set to be one of the first co… read more
Enugu airport reopens August 30, says Sirika
Sirika gave the assurance at the airport in Enugu after inspecting the progress of ongoing rehabilitation of the runway and upgrade of other infrastructure, aiming toward international standards, on Tuesday. According to him, the project has reached between 90 and 95 per cent completed.
The minister said the Federal Government planned to m… read more
Rwanda launches liberation route travel app
To celebrate their 26th year of national liberation, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) launched a new travel route app.
The Liberation History Tourism Trail app will take travellers along a route to historical heritage sites that formed part of the country’s struggle for freedom. ‘The preservation of liberation heritage sites is a … read more
Ethiopian Airlines goes for aggressive network restoration
Before the outbreak of the global COVID19 pandemic did Ethiopian Airlines serve 127 destinations, in Africa and globally, making it the 5th largest airline in the world in terms of number of countries served.
The pandemic forced the airline to abandon a number of destinations as airports in many countries were closed, except f… read more
RAM delays International resumption to mid-August 2020
Royal Air Maroc in the last few days further revised planned International operation, as Morocco extends border restriction until 10AUG20 inclusive. Due to latest extension, the oneWorld carrier’s International service is now scheduled to resume as early as 11AUG20.
Planned operational frequency remains unchanged for August, how… read more
Air Austral July/August 2020 operations as of 13JUL20
Air Austral in August 2020 plans gradual service resumption on various routes, based on recent schedule update. As of 13JUL20, the airline’s planned operation between 15JUL20 and 31AUG20 as follows. Various travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s planned operation and traffic rights.
Dzaoudzi – Paris … read more
Air France July to October 2020 Intercontinental network
Air France l ast week updated its planned operation for the remainder of Northern summer 2020 season. From 15JUL20 to 24OCT20, AF’s planned Inter-continental service includes the following. Travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s passenger operation, affecting traffic rights. Further changes remain highly possib… read more
Rwandair August operations - status report
Rwandair in recent schedule update maintained its plan to resume scheduled service in August 2020, subject to regulatory approval and travel restrictions. As of 12JUL20, the airline schedules following operation for the month of August 2020.
Additional changes remain highly possible.
Kigali – Abuja – Accr… read more
Aviation Companies Resumes Flights Tuesday
Airlines Companies including Badr, Tarco, Egyptian Air, Turkish and Fly Dubai, are due resume flight to and from Khartoum Airport on Tuesday, in implementation of the decision of the Civil Aviation Authority announced last week after the approval of the Supreme Health Committee on the Corona Pandemic permiting partial opening of th… read more
The Red Sea International Airport Takes Off
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind one of the world's most ambitious tourism initiatives, has awarded its largest value contract to date for airside infrastructure works for the destination’s international airport, set to open in 2022.
The contract was awarded following a competitive tendering process to a… read more
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