Africa

Air Serv Responds to Second Ebola Epidemic This Year

Air Serv is making preparations for deployment to support immediate response efforts crucial to containing the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ethiopian Airlines and DHL Announce Cargo Logistics Joint-Venture Deal

DHL Global Forwarding and Ethiopian Airlines today signed a new agreement to build the Leading Cargo Logistics provider JV company in Africa.

Quest Aircraft Appoints Authorized Dealer in Africa

Quest Aircraft announced today the appointment of National Airways Corporation (NAC) as an authorized dealer for the Kodiak in Southern and East Africa.

Uganda National Airlines Signs Firm Order for Four Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that it has signed a firm order for four new CRJ900 regional jets with Uganda National Airlines Company. Based on the list price for the CRJ900 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately US$190 million. “We congratulate the Government of Uganda for the revival of its national flag carrier, and ... <a title="Uganda National Airlines Signs Firm Order for Four Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/uganda-national-airlines-signs-firm-order-for-four-bombardier-crj900-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about Uganda National Airlines Signs Firm Order for Four Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft">Read more</a>

Mauritania Airlines Signs a Contract for Two E175s

The Mauritanian flag-carrier operates a fleet which includes one Next-Generation 737-800, one Next Generation 737-700 one 737 MAX 8 and one ERJ 145.

EWA Air Signs Commitment for Two ATR 72-600s

Mayotte-based carrier EWA has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of two ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft.

Air Botswana Orders Two ATR 72-600s

Air Botswana has been an ATR operator for more than 20 years and will now upgrade its fleet with the addition of the latest generation turboprop.

Airlink Suspends Pietermaritzburg-Cape Town Services

Airlink currently operates daily return flights on the route, using 37-seat Embraer ERJ135LR regional jets to deliver a full-service offering on the route.

Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flights to Asmara

Ethiopian Airlines announced that it has finalized preparations to resume daily flights to Asmara, Eritrea on 17 July 2018 with Boeing 787 aircraft.

Air Tanzania Takes Delivery of its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Boeing delivered a 787-8 to Air Tanzania as part of the airline’s plan to grow its operations across Africa as well as to international destinations.