RTX’S COLLINS AEROSPACE EXPANDS EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT SEATING OPERATIONS IN MEDLEY, FLORIDA

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business is expanding its executive aircraft seating facility in Medley, Florida. The $2 million investment doubles the facility’s upholstery production floor space to 30,000 square feet and adds state-of-the-art machining equipment that improves production efficiencies, enhances capabilities and reduces material waste. A leader in seating upholstery for executive, business […]

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AIR FRANCE IS REVOLUTIONISING ITS ONBOARD WI-FI SERVICE

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Air France is revolutionising its onboard Wi-Fi service, a major step in its move upmarket. From 2025 onwards, the airline will progressively roll out an ultra-high-speed connectivity service for a “ground-like” experience. This new service, completely free of charge in all travel cabins, will be accessible to customers by logging into their Flying Blue* account. […]

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FLYING IN AFRICA: HOW AIREXPLORE EXPERIENCES THE DIFFERENCE THE CONTINENT PROVIDES

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Commercial airline operations in Africa are on the verge of significant growth and development. Aircraft manufacturers like Boeing have forecasted that African air traffic will grow by 7.4% annually, outpacing the global average growth rate of 6.1%. While the region’s aviation sector is expanding, the market has unique features and nuances that distinguish flying and […]

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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES RESUMES ITS FLIGHT TO MONROVIA, LIBERIA

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Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, is excited to announce the resumption of its passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening connections across the African continent. Starting on November 30, 2024, the airline will offer three weekly flights to Liberia’s capital, restoring a critical air link that will enhance connectivity in […]

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NAIROBI BECOMES HOTBED FOR INDIA-EAST AFRICA AIRLINE COMPETITION

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Nairobi is fast emerging as a mini-hub in the Africa-Asia connector market, as several airlines launch flights to East Africa’s business hub. Air India, already operating a 3x service between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International and New Delhi Indira Gandhi International, will be launching a 3x service to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, starting Nov. […]

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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES COMMENCES PASSENGER SERVICE TO PORT SUDAN

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Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is pleased to announce the commencement of its new passenger service to Port Sudan, a significant Red Sea port city, in the Republic of the Sudan. The inaugural flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport today following a colorful ceremony graced by delegates from the […]

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AFRICA AIRLINES SET TO DOUBLE FLEET SIZE ON TRAVEL DEMAND, SAYS BOEING

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Stronger air travel demand in Africa will drive a massive surge in aircraft orders, with Boeing forecasting that 82% of new purchases will be for expansion, not replacement. Africa’s aviation industry is set for takeoff, with rising demand for travel on the continent pushing the need for new aircraft at unprecedented rates.   Boeing forecasts […]

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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS EXPANDS AFRICAN NETWORK WITH NEW FIVE WEEKLY FLIGHTS TO LUBUMBASHI

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South African Airways launches five weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi, boosting business travel, trade, and cargo movement starting November 2024. South African Airways (SAA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing intra-African trade and business travel by announcing the launch of five weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi. This new route will connect OR […]

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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO EXTEND NEW AIRCRAFT TO LAGOS FLEET

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Ethiopian Airlines, recognised as one of Africa’s leading carriers, has announced plans to enhance its Lagos fleet with the introduction of its latest Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. This state-of-the-art addition promises to deliver unparalleled comfort, luxury, and advanced technology to passengers. The announcement coincided with Ethiopian Airlines’ 78th anniversary, celebrated at the 20th Akwaaba African Travel […]

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EMERGENCY DRONE OPERATIONS PROVE CRITICAL IN HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS

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As Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the south-eastern United States, cutting off entire communities in western North Carolina, a small group of private drone operators took the skies to deliver emergency aid. With roads washed out by landslides and traditional methods of relief slowed by the devastation, these volunteers filled a crucial gap, using unmanned […]

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