Airlines

European Union Lifts Ban on TAAG Angola

The Commission concludes that TAAG and Heli Malongo are both capable of ensuring the safe conduct of their respective operations.

South African Airways Group CEO Resigns

The Board of South African Airways (SAA) has accepted the resignation of Mr. Vuyani Jarana, Group Chief Executive Officer.

Regional Express Considering Northern Territory Expansion

Regional Express (Rex) has announced that its Board resolved to consider commencing operations in the Northern Territory based out of Darwin.

U.S. DOT Announces Tentative Approval of the American Airlines and Qantas Joint Business

Qantas and American Airlines welcome the US Department of Transportation’s tentative approval of the carriers’ joint business

Vietnam Airlines Launches New Route Between Danang and Busan

Vietnam Airlines announced the launch of its new twice-weekly service connecting Danang and Busan operated by Airbus A321, starting 20 July 2019.

Oman Air Launches New Service to Alexandria

Oman Air commences direct flights to Egyptian city Alexandria from 31st May 2019, the airline’s 53rd destination in its expanding global network.

SAS Divests Shareholding in Air Greenland to the Government of Greenland

Under the agreement, the Government of Greenland will pay DKK277 million in cash for SAS’ 37.5% shareholding in the Greenland based airline group.

Air Arabia Announces Direct Flights Between Sharm El Sheikh and Naples

Air Arabia Egypt announced the launch of its new direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt to Naples in Italy starting July 15, 2019.

Air Mauritius Announces New Service to Seychelles

Air Mauritius will launch a twice weekly service to Seychelles from July 2, 2019, operated with an A319, offering 16 Business seats and 108 Economy seats

Emirates Announces Double Daily A380 Flights to Muscat

Emirates is gearing up for a big summer in Muscat with the deployment of double daily A380 flights from 1 July.