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Southern Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways (SAA) has announced that “following a Board meeting, the Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, in her capacity as shareholder representative, together with the Board of South African Airways (SAA), has accepted the resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola, with effect from the end of April 2026.” SAA says, “the …
Nigeria’s leading domestic airline, Overland Airways has announced “the resumption of flight services to Akure from Lagos, effective March 23, 2026.” According to Overland Airways, it will “operate the Lagos-Akure-Lagos route from Monday to Saturday every week, offering morning arrival and departure into and from Akure. Overland Airways flights will depart from Lagos to Akure at 08:30am and Akure to …
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the signing of a strategic interline agreement with South African regional airline, CemAir. Kenya Airways says, “this partnership will significantly expand the airline’s network by enabling seamless connections via Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT), further strengthening connectivity across key markets in Africa.” According to Kenya Airways, “under this agreement, KQ customers …
The national airline of Seychelles, Air Seychelles has announced “the launch of three weekly nonstop flights between Seychelles and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, starting on 20 March 2026 for a one-month period.” The airline says, “this new service will enhance air connectivity between the island nation and one of its most important European markets at a crucial time.” According …
Angola’s national carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines has received at the “Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) in Luanda, a new Airbus A220-300, registration D2-TAL, which joins the national carrier’s fleet under a leasing arrangement.” TAAG confirms “this delivery marks the sixth A220-300 aircraft to join TAAG’s fleet and the second aircraft received during the first quarter of 2026.” The …
Turboprop aircraft lessor, Abelo has leased two new ATR72-600 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group for operations by its partner airline, Air Congo. According to Abelo, “the delivery of the aircraft is a significant step towards supporting Air Congo’s growth and network expansion.” Chief Executive Officer, Abelo, Stephen Gorman said it was “honoured to have been selected by Ethiopian Airlines Group …
Ethiopian Airlines Group celebrated the “International Women’s Day with all women functioned flights to eight destinations, highlighting the airline’s 8 decades in service.” Ethiopian Airlines celebrated the occasion and announced the “launch of the flights at a grand event held on the evening of 07 March 2026 at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, attended by government officials, the airline’s executives, women leaders, …
TAAG Angola Airlines is launching its first commercial flight to Abidjan. The airline “opened ticket sales for its new Abidjan route, advancing the company’s expansion strategy across the African continent and reinforcing Angola’s positioning as a regional connectivity hub.” According to TAAG, “the start of operations, with the first commercial passenger flight, is scheduled for April 6, 2026, linking Dr. …
Airlink will move “its Luanda flights to the city’s new Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport (IATA code: NBJ) from Sunday, 01 March 2026.” According to Southern Africa carrier whose flights currently operate from Luanda’s 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, “The move is in line with the transfer of international and domestic flights to the newly commissioned airport, which is located approximately …
Ethiopian Airlines says it will “inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April 2026. The new airports are located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu, and Debre Markos.” The airline says it plans to “operate thrice weekly passenger flights to each of the destinations. The addition of the 3 destinations increases Ethiopian Airlines’ domestic network …
