Africa

Ethiopian adds fourth Boeing 777 Freighter

Ethiopian Airlines announced that it has received its fourth B777-200 LR Freighter on 19 November 2014. Ethiopian was the first in Africa to receive and operate the B777-200 LR freighter on 19 September 2012 and is still the only African operator of this modern aircraft. The aircraft, which has exceptional uplift, range and fuel efficiency, ... <a title="Ethiopian adds fourth Boeing 777 Freighter" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/ethiopian-adds-fourth-boeing-777-freighter/" aria-label="Read more about Ethiopian adds fourth Boeing 777 Freighter">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 21, 2014 · 2 min read

Kenya Airways halts flights to New Delhi

In an effort to optimize its operations, Kenya Airways will stop direct flights from Nairobi to New Delhi, effective 24th November 2014.  Kenya Airways continues to fly daily to Mumbai directly from its Nairobi hub and will partner with Jet Airways for the onward connection to New Delhi. Its sales office in New Delhi will ... <a title="Kenya Airways halts flights to New Delhi" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/kenya-airways-halts-flights-to-new-delhi/" aria-label="Read more about Kenya Airways halts flights to New Delhi">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 21, 2014 · 1 min read

Egyptair announces Sharm El-Sheikh to Luxor service

Egyptair Express will launch a new service between Sham El-Sheik and Luxor, with two weekly flights, starting on December 16th.

AT Staff Nov 21, 2014 · 1 min read

Air Côte d’Ivoire receives two Q400 NextGen Airliners

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has delivered Air Côte d’Ivoire’s first two Q400 NextGen turboprops and the aircraft will be showcased on Saturday, November 15 during an inauguration event in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The purchase agreement between Bombardier and Abidjan-based Air Côte d’Ivoire, which covers two firm-ordered Q400 NextGen aircraft plus two options, was announced on December 18, 2013. ... <a title="Air Côte d’Ivoire receives two Q400 NextGen Airliners" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/air-cote-d-ivoire-receives-two-q400-nextgen-airliners/" aria-label="Read more about Air Côte d’Ivoire receives two Q400 NextGen Airliners">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 15, 2014 · 3 min read

fastjet nearer licence in Zambia, in talks over new funding

The fastjet is now focused on continuing the submission of the necessary documents and manuals to complete the application process for an AOC.

AT Staff Nov 14, 2014 · 5 min read

Petroleum Air Services orders one CRJ900 NextGen

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that Petroleum Air Services of Cairo, Egypt has signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire a CRJ900 NextGen.

AT Staff Nov 11, 2014 · 2 min read

Ethiopian Airlines to start flights to Doha

Ethiopian Airlines announced that it has finalized preparations to start three weekly flights to Doha as of 2 December 2014. Ethiopian flights to Doha will bring the total number of Ethiopian international destinations across five continents to 84. The city will mark the 10th Ethiopian destination to the Middle East. With this new flight, travelers to ... <a title="Ethiopian Airlines to start flights to Doha" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/ethiopian-airlines-start-flights-doha/" aria-label="Read more about Ethiopian Airlines to start flights to Doha">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 1, 2014 · 1 min read

Senegal Airlines starts Q400 services

Senegal Airlines started service today with a Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner wet-leased from Falcon Aviation Services of Abu Dhabi.

AT Staff Oct 23, 2014 · 3 min read

Ethiopian Airlines and ANA sign codeshare

Ethiopian Airlines, the flag-carrier airline of Ethiopia, and ANA, Japan’s leading airline group, signed a code-share agreement. From October 26, 2014, the travelling public will enjoy seamless bookings on ANA and Ethiopian Airlines Network from Japan to 49 destinations in Africa through joint connecting airports of both carriers in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Paris, London, ... <a title="Ethiopian Airlines and ANA sign codeshare" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/ethiopian-airlines-ana-sign-codeshare/" aria-label="Read more about Ethiopian Airlines and ANA sign codeshare">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 20, 2014 · 2 min read

Ethiopian to start flights to Dublin and Los Angeles

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has finalized preparations to start flights to Dublin and Los Angeles starting from June 2015. Ethiopian flights to Dublin and Los Angeles will be operated three times a week with the ultra- modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which offers unparalleled on-board comfort to passengers. The flights will be the ... <a title="Ethiopian to start flights to Dublin and Los Angeles" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/ethiopian-start-flights-dublin-los-angeles/" aria-label="Read more about Ethiopian to start flights to Dublin and Los Angeles">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2014 · 2 min read