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Niger restricted its airspace on Sunday night, forcing some Airlines to divert their flights. Following a military coup in the Republic of Niger, leaders of the armed forces have shot the county’s airspace until further notice, citing the possibility of external military intervention. As a result, several flights in the region have been diverted, with some […]
On 2 August 2023 Cathay Pacific resumed direct flights between Johannesburg and Hong Kong, after a lengthy absence on the route. The resumption of Cathay Pacific’s direct flights between Hong Kong and South Africa means improved travel times to Hong Kong and further afield. These flights also offer convenient flight connections to a number of
In an effort to promote trade, business development and mobility between Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo and according to market demand, TAAG Angola Airlines will provide an additional frequency on the Luanda – Kinshasa connection, from 14 August. The Kinshasa route will have four weekly frequencies, departing from Luanda on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
TAAG Angola Airlines has announced that it has entered into a long-term lease agreement with Aviation Capital Group LLC for four new Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The announcement was made on the first day of the Paris Air show. The aircraft are to be delivered to TAAG in 2025. “Incorporating four new A220 aircraft under this
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By World Airnews correspondent Wallace Mawire Zimbabwe is embarking on the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)-European Union Assistance project phase two feasibility study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) launched in Harare by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) recently. The launch is a follow-up to a seminar held with ICAO and nine other African
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest industry outlook for 2023. While the global outlook is better than expected with total industry net profits expected to reach (US) $9.8bn this year – which is more than double the previous forecast of $4.7 billion (December 2022). However, the outlook for Africa’s airlines remains negative: In
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By World Airnews correspondent Wallace Mawire ExecuJet MRO Services has been appointed by Embraer as its authorized service centre for business jets in Africa. The decision represents an expansion of the aircraft manufacturer’s service network in the region. “We are pleased to partner with ExecuJet for supporting our customers in Africa. The region has a
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The handover of the 2,000th Pilatus PC-12 to PlaneSense, a longstanding US customer, was marked by a large ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and attended by over 2,000 employees. The anniversary aircraft went to PlaneSense by way of a symbolic thanks for its many years of loyalty. It is another milestone in
Fastjet Zimbabwe, an award-winning airline, has announced the introduction of an enhanced value-based Fare Family structure available to all customers across all channels. The airline continues to expand its offering with more options to suit travel plans across the airline’s growing network. Until recently fastjet offered its customers a choice between two types of fares,
South African Airways has announced the green light for a significant expansion of its fleet to pave the way for the national carrier to relaunch international routes and increase seat capacity for its regional and domestic destinations. Interim CEO, John Lamola, said the airline’s plan to lease six new aircraft has been approved by the