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• Flights
• 02/10/2023 07:12

Award means we are regaining trust: South Africa Airways

South African Airways (SAA) has indicated that the award it got at the Association of Zimbabwe Travel Agents (AZTA) annual awards recently is a statement of the success of its rebound efforts.

The airline secured the first runner-up position in the regional Airline category. Speaking after receiving the award, SAA country man… read more

• Flights
• 02/10/2023 07:09

Zambia Airways introduces its first jet, a Boeing 737-800

Zambia Airways, a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines, is increasing its capacity. The Zambian national carrier took delivery of its first jet, a Boeing 737-800, on Wednesday 27 September.

• Flights
• 19/09/2023 06:39

Ethiopian Airlines wins ‘Best African Airline’ award at Business Traveller Awards 2023

• Flights
• 12/09/2023 05:48

ASKY takes delivery of two Boeing 737-8 MAX

After sealing a lease agreement with AerCap, the leading global commercial aircraft lessor, for two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft on May 22, 2023, ASKY, the Pan-African Airline, is elated to formally introduce its two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, bearing the registration ET-BAQ & ET-BAR. These aircraft have a seating capacity of 160, includ… read more

• Flights
• 12/09/2023 05:46

Flynas to fly to Addis Ababa from two Saudi cities

Saudi Arabia’s flynas will open service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) from two of its Saudi bases in October.

The LCC will launch flights from Jeddah to the Ethiopian capital from Oct. 9. On the same date, flynas will commence service from Riyadh to ADD. Both routes will be operated 3X-wee… read more

• Flights
• 12/09/2023 05:45

ET to resume direct flights to Bangui, Central African Republic

Ethiopian Airlines Group, has announced it will start thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), as of November 15, 2023.

Bangui is not only the capital, but it’s also the largest city of the Central African Republic (CAR), and it serves as an important part of the country.

The flight to… read more

• Flights
• 23/08/2023 21:25

Ethiopian Airlines increases Korea to Africa services

Ethiopian Airlines Group will increase its weekly passenger flights to Seoul, Republic of Korea, to six, effective October 28, 2023. The airline says it “will deploy the latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the route.”

According to the airline, “The increase in the frequency follows fruitful discussions between the aeronautical… read more

• Flights
• 20/08/2023 21:31

Ethiopian Airlines to start London-Gatwick in November

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa is pleased to announce that it will commence a thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21, 2023.

The new service will be operational every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday as per the below schedule.

Regarding the commencement of… read more

• Flights
• 08/08/2023 21:23

Nigeria takes center stage, to host 7th Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition in Abuja...

Nigeria to host 7th Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition.

This is the first time Nigeria is holding the event, which serves as a platform for aviation professionals, industry stakeholders, government officials, and suppliers to come together, discuss trends, innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the African aviatio… read more

• Destinations
• 07/08/2023 21:38

Tanzania records sharp rise in tourist arrivals

Tanzania has been ranked the second country in Africa for receiving a large number of tourists in the first quarter of this year (January to March).

According to the statistics unveiled by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) for the period between January and March this year, Tanzania received 409,082 foreign tourists compared t… read more