Africa

South African Airways adds Abuja flights

South African Airways has introduced a second entry point to Nigeria in its quest to enable trade and unlock mobility, which will considerably add to business travel options in the West African region. Adding a second gateway in Nigeria to SAA’s existing daily service to Lagos materially strengthens SAA’s position in West Africa where it ... <a title="South African Airways adds Abuja flights" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/south-african-airways-adds-abuja-flights/" aria-label="Read more about South African Airways adds Abuja flights">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 3 min read

Air Seychelles receives new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400

Air Seychelles has officially welcomed the newest member of its domestic fleet, a DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft, to Seychelles. The iconic turboprop aircraft, named “Isle of Denis” after a small coral island lying 95 km northeast of Mahé, was recently delivered from Canada and is the sixth Twin Otter aircraft in the fleet. ... <a title="Air Seychelles receives new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/air-seychelles-receives-new-dhc-6-twin-otter-series-400/" aria-label="Read more about Air Seychelles receives new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 3 min read

Airlink to fly direct Cape Town – Maun

From 11 March 2016, Airlink will provide direct flights between Cape Town and Maun (Botswana). The combination of Airlink’s new direct Cape Town – Maun service with Airlink’s other services Johannesburg – Maun, Johannesburg – Kasane, Livingstone – Nelspruit/Kruger and Nelspruit/Kruger – Cape Town and Skukuza – Cape Town, will provide the global leisure tour ... <a title="Airlink to fly direct Cape Town – Maun" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/airlink-to-fly-direct-cape-town-maun/" aria-label="Read more about Airlink to fly direct Cape Town – Maun">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 2 min read

fastjet granted Air Service Licence in Kenya

fastjet announced that fastjet Kenya Ltd has been granted an Air Service Licence (ASL) by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). The granting of the ASL clears the way for fastjet Kenya to commence the application process for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) which, once received, will allow the airline to operate domestic flights within ... <a title="fastjet granted Air Service Licence in Kenya" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/fastjet-granted-air-service-licence-in-kenya/" aria-label="Read more about fastjet granted Air Service Licence in Kenya">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 11, 2015 · 1 min read

fastjet granted Air Operator Certificate in Zimbabwe

fastjet announced that it was yesterday granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ). The AOC designates fastjet Zimbabwe Limited as a Zimbabwean airline licenced to operate both domestic and international routes within and from Zimbabwe. fastjet Zimbabwe is now the second airline in the fastjet network. fastjet Zimbabwe ... <a title="fastjet granted Air Operator Certificate in Zimbabwe" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/fastjet-granted-air-operator-certificate-in-zimbabwe/" aria-label="Read more about fastjet granted Air Operator Certificate in Zimbabwe">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 6, 2015 · 2 min read

fastjet takes delivery of first owned aircraft

fastjet, Africa’s low-cost airline, took delivery of its first owned aircraft on 25 September 2015. The intent to purchase this aircraft, the sixth aircraft in the fastjet fleet, was announced on 26 August 2015 and the agreement was signed on 23 September 2015.  The aircraft, an Airbus A319 (Manufacturer’s Serial number 2891), was purchased from ... <a title="fastjet takes delivery of first owned aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/fastjet-takes-delivery-of-first-owned-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about fastjet takes delivery of first owned aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 27, 2015 · 2 min read

Aspen Medical to base an aircraft in Liberia for Aero-Medical Evacuation

Aspen medical is the first U.S. Company to base an aircraft in Liberia for General Aviation and Aero-Medical Evacuation. This month Aspen Medical International (AMI) will begin operating a Beechcraft 1900C from James Spriggs Payne Airport, Monrovia, Liberia. The turboprop will provide general aviation and Aero-Medical Evacuation (AME) services to West Africa including Liberia, Sierra ... <a title="Aspen Medical to base an aircraft in Liberia for Aero-Medical Evacuation" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/aspen-medical-to-base-an-aircraft-in-liberia-for-aero-medical-evacuation/" aria-label="Read more about Aspen Medical to base an aircraft in Liberia for Aero-Medical Evacuation">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 23, 2015 · 2 min read

Namibia flyafrica announces flights between Windhoek and Cape Town

African low fare airline flyafrica.com today announced flights between Windhoek and Cape Town. Flights commence on November 2nd, and will initially operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cape Town is the second destination for Namibia flyafrica following the successful launch of the airline’s Windhoek to Johannesburg flights that commenced in early September. “Today’s news is very exciting, ... <a title="Namibia flyafrica announces flights between Windhoek and Cape Town" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/namibia-flyafrica-announces-flights-between-windhoek-and-cape-town/" aria-label="Read more about Namibia flyafrica announces flights between Windhoek and Cape Town">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 1 min read

New Bristow Africa Jet Charter service connects Lagos, Port Harcourt

In partnership with Eastern Airways, Bristow Africa is in the final stages of launching a new jet charter service between Lagos and the Port Harcourt Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base using Bristow-branded Embraer 135 aircraft. Plans are to operate as many as six daily chartered flights as a shuttle between the two cities, conveniently scheduled ... <a title="New Bristow Africa Jet Charter service connects Lagos, Port Harcourt" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/new-bristow-africa-jet-charter-service-connects-lagos-port-harcourt/" aria-label="Read more about New Bristow Africa Jet Charter service connects Lagos, Port Harcourt">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 2 min read

Ethiopian to start flights to Yaoundé

Ethiopian Airlines announced that it has finalized preparations to start new services to Yaoundé, Nsimalen International Airport on October 25, 2015.  The capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé, is the second largest city in the country after the port city of Doula.  The four weekly flights to Yaoundé is Ethiopian second destination in Cameroon and offers customers ... <a title="Ethiopian to start flights to Yaoundé" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/ethiopian-to-start-flights-to-yaounde/" aria-label="Read more about Ethiopian to start flights to Yaoundé">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 17, 2015 · 1 min read