Mauritania Airlines International Celebrates Delivery of First 737 MAX 8
Boeing and Mauritania Airlines International has celebrated the delivery of the airline’s new 737 MAX 8.
Africa
Air Seychelles Announces Appointment of Remco Althuis as Interim CEO
Air Seychelles today announced the appointment of Remco Althuis as its Interim Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Roy Kinnear.
South African Airways and Mango Airlines Rationalise Product Availability in Domestic Market
South African Airways Group airlines, South African Airways (SAA) and Mango Airlines, announced plans to rationalize their route network for improved efficiencies and optimal aircraft utilization through a revised airline brand schedule.
Three Airlines Shortlisted for the Establishment of a National Carrier in Ghana
Three airlines have been named by the Ghana Aviation Minister as those currently been examined for the establishment of a national carrier.
Air Seychelles Announces New Charter Flights Between Chengdu and Seychelles
Air Seychelles has announced a new series of weekly charter flights between China and Seychelles starting in December 2017.
Air Seychelles to Resume Flights to Madagascar in January 2018
Air Seychelles has announced the resumption of flights to Antananarivo starting from January 12, 2018.
Bombardier and CemAir Sign Order for Two New Q400 Aircraft
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that CemAir of South Africa has concluded a firm purchase agreement for two new Q400 turboprops.
Airlink and Safair Seek Regulatory Approval to Merge
Airlink and Safair will tomorrow apply to South Africa’s Competition Commission for approval to unite under the common umbrella of the Airlink group
IATA, African Development Bank Sign MoU to Advance Africa’s Aviation
The IATA and the African Development Bank have signed a MoU to establish a framework for collaboration to boost the aviation sector in Africa.g
Air Serv Responds to Cholera Outbreak in Southern DRC
Air Serv has deployed an aircraft to the Kasai Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in response to the cholera epidemic affecting the region.