Air Mauritius Seeks to Promote the Air Corridor in Japan and Korea
To give an added impetus to the Air Corridor initiative, a codeshare agreement was signed between Air Mauritius and Singapore Airlines on 06th October last.
Africa
Proflight Zambia unveils four new domestic routes for 2017
Proflight Zambia is set to launch four new domestic routes in 2017, opening up new tourist destinations and improving connectivity for business travelers.
African Development Bank Approves USD 159 million loan to Ethiopian Airlines
The African Development Bank has approved a financing package of USD 159 million to finance Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet modernization program.
Air Algerie to launch a new route between Ouargla and Tunis
Air Algerie announced the launch of a new service between Ouargla in Southeast Algeria and the Tunisian capital starting March 2017.
Air Tanzania Orders a Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Tanzania’s flag carrier Air Tanzania have confirmed an order for one 787-8 Dreamliner, valued at $224.6 million at list prices.
Airlink increases flights between Cape Town and Maun
Effective 6 June 2017, Airlink will increase flight frequency between Cape Town and Maun, Botswana, offering a daily service.
Airlink to connect Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town
Airlink announced that it will be introducing a new route operating between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town, commencing on 6 February 2017.
Azerbaijan and Djibouti reached important agreements in civil aviation
President of Azerbaijan Airlines Closed Joint Stock Company, Jahangir Askerov, was on a working visit to the Republic of Djibouti on November 29-30.
Air Tanzania Orders Two CS300 and One Q400
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that the United Republic of Tanzania represented by the Tanzanian Government Flight Agency (TGFA) has signed firm purchase agreements for two CS300 jetliners and one Q400 turboprop aircraft.
Rwandair takes delivery of its second A330 aircraft
On 30th November 2016, RwandAir the national flag carrier of the Republic of Rwanda took delivery of its second Airbus A330 (300 series) at the Airbus delivery centre, Toulouse France.