Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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 […]
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, 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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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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AURA AERO has joined forces with Renault for the debut of the all-new electric Renault 4 at the Paris Motor Show 2024. As part of the showcase, AURA AERO’s electric aircraft, INTEGRAL E, has been featured, symbolising the convergence of land and air mobility solutions. The electric aircraft has been customised with the colours of
Two Airbus H175 helicopters have officially entered service with PHI Aviation in Australia, supporting their offshore energy transportation, search and rescue and medical evacuation operations. PHI, which has pioneered many firsts over its 75-year history, operates bases in Broome, Darwin and Exmouth, Australia. The new H175 helicopters will be based out of Broome, with additional
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Kenya Airways, the country’s flag carrier, said that the consolidation of airlines on the continent will help reduce the cost of intra-African air travel. Allan Kilavuka, Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways, said on Friday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that travel within Africa costs more than double for similar distances in other regions
Pan-African airline Asky has officially resumed flights between Lomé, Togo, and Pointe Noire, Congo, with a stopover in Luanda, Angola. After a four-year hiatus due to insufficient passenger demand, the airline celebrated the resumption with a ceremony on October 2, 2024. The resumption is also expected to boost passenger traffic through Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.6% compared to August 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.2% (+1.6ppt compared to August
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Australia’s national carrier Qantas has flown the superjumbo to Johannesburg for the first time, which is the airline’s only destination in Africa. Qantas will operate the Airbus A380 across the Indian Ocean six times per week from September 30. The aircraft seats up to 485 passengers across four classes, including first, business, premium economy, and