Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Air travel often feels seamless to passengers. They book a flight, settle into their seats, and anticipate arriving at their destination with a snack and some in-flight entertainment to pass the time. However, behind every flight lies a complex network of decisions and data points. These range from software that provides pilots with actionable insights […]
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Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has been added to the European Union’s Air Safety List, effectively barring the national carrier from operating within EU airspace. This inclusion comes despite the airline not currently flying any routes to the European Union Zone. The EU Air Safety List, a roster of airlines that fail to meet the […]
AIR TANZANIA BANNED FROM EU SKIES OVER UNDISCLOSED SAFETY CONCERNSRead More »
The financial outlook for 2025 by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which highlighted that total airline industry revenues are expected to be $1.007 trillion, representing an increase of 4.4 per cent from 2024, is heartwarming and shows the speed at which airlines have recovered from the devastating effects of the pandemic. Equally impressive is […]
Johannesburg: After two days of disruption, South African Airways (SAA) has announced the suspension of the pilots’ strike that commenced on 5 December 2024. The resolution follows a breakthrough in negotiations between SAA Executive Management and the South African Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA). Key to ending the deadlock was an agreement to increase pilots’ salaries […]
SAA PILOTS STRIKE SUSPENDED FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONSRead More »
The African airline, boasting one of the youngest and most advanced fleets on the continent, will now be able to sell its tickets through over 60 markets and thus significantly expands its global distribution network. The African airline RwandAir has signed an agreement with Euroairlines Group to improve the distribution of its more than 30 […]
In a decisive move to expand its presence in Africa, VistaJet, the world’s premier global business aviation company, is launching its inaugural East and South Africa Static Display Roadshow. This landmark event will feature the renowned Bombardier Global 7500, the largest and longest-range business jet, underscoring VistaJet’s commitment to the continent’s growing business aviation market. […]
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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has marked a milestone in its fleet modernisation strategy with the delivery of its first Airbus A330neo. The A330-900 aircraft, leased from Avolon, is the first of 20 scheduled to join MAG’s fleet. This addition reaffirms the airline’s commitment to enhancing fuel efficiency and passenger […]
United Airlines has increased service between Accra and Washington D.C., from three-times weekly to up to seven-times weekly flights, reflecting a 62 per cent year-over-year increase in seats. United offers more one stop connections from Accra than any other U.S. airline, is the only airline serving Accra nonstop from Washington D.C. and next year, will […]
UNITED AIRLINES INCREASING NONSTOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN ACCRA AND WASHINGTON D.CRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines has officially taken delivery of an A350-1000 aircraft from Airbus in Toulouse, France, becoming the first African-based operator. This new addition is expected to enhance Ethiopian’s premium services on major international routes, including Washington D.C., London, Paris, and Frankfurt, as the airline pursues further growth and innovation in passenger experience. Fleet commonality The […]
Air Tanzania will resume its direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg on 30 November 2024. The five weekly flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, connecting Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) with OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Passengers will travel aboard the Boeing 737-9 MAX, featuring 16 Business Class and […]
AIR TANZANIA RESUMES DIRECT SERVICE TO JOHANNESBURGRead More »
