South African Airways Takes Delivery of its First A350
South African Airways took delivery of the first of four new Airbus A350-900s, which improves the airline’s customer offering and commercial prospects.
Africa
Jambojet Prepares for Kigali and Mogadishu Launch
Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has started selling flight tickets to Kigali and Mogadishu in anticipation of the inaugural flights in November.
Airlink Re-introduces its Early Flight to Windhoek
Airlink announced that it will be re-introducing its early morning flight between Cape Town and Windhoek from 18 November 2019.
Ethiopian Airlines Expands its Service in India
Ethiopian Airlines operates passenger flights to Mumbai and New Delhi as well as cargo service to Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi.
SA Express Announces New Routes to the Eastern Cape Province
SA Express (SAX) will further expand its domestic route network with the launch of new routes to the Eastern Cape province, effective 15 November 2019.
[UPDATE] South African Airport Owner Bans Air Zimbabwe
Airports Company South Africa confirmed that it has suspended Air Zimbabwe from using its airports with effect from Tuesday 22 October 2019.
Air Namibia Resumes Flights to Luanda
After a temporary three months suspension, Air Namibia will re-introduce the Windhoek – Luanda route back to its schedule.
Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flight to Athens
Addis Ababa-based Ethiopian Airlines is resuming the service to the city of Athens, its 20th destination in Europe after 18 years.
Fastjet Suspends Domestic Flights in Mozambique
Fastjet Mozambique announced the suspension of its domestic flight operations in Mozambique, effective midnight Saturday 26th October 2019.
De Havilland Canada Announces Firm Order for Dash 8-400 Aircraft from Air Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania, represented by the Tanzanian Government Flight Agency, has signed a firm purchase agreement for a Dash 8-400 aircraft.