South African Airways first A330-300 arrives boosting growth plans
South African Airways’ first new A330-300 aircraft arrived today.
Africa
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.
Ethiopian to resume services to Conakry
Ethiopian Airlines, has finalized preparations to resume services to Conakry on February 01st, 2017.
Proflight Launches New Service to Kalabo
Proflight’s new route Lusaka-Kalabo-Lusaka will be operated twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday mornings by a Cessna Caravan
Ethiopian first African airline to connect Norway and continental Africa
As of 26 March 2017, Ethiopian Airlines will be the first African airline to carry passengers between Norway and continental Africa.
fastjet Chairman Stands Down as Airline Warns it Needs More Cash
fastjet chairman Mr. Child resigned as the airline prepares to raise more capital due to additional costs associated with its restructuring plan
FlySafair reiterates offer to purchase Mango Airlines
Low-cost carrier FlySafair has reiterated its offer to purchase Mango Airlines after the South African Airways-owned carrier posted a net loss of R36.9 million for the year ended March 2016. “This was despite the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) noting a trend towards an increase in domestic passenger traffic, which FlySafair has seen across its route network”, FlySafair … Read more
Aviation a catalyst for Congo’s national economic development
ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu underscored international air connectivity’s role as a critical catalyst for national economic development
Airlink Extends Lodge Link Network
South Africa’s Airlink announced the extension of its Lowveld ‘Lodge Link’ safari lodge network in partnership with andBeyond.