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Aircraft lessor, TrueNoord has finalised “the sale of two Embraer E190 aircraft to existing lessee customer, Airlink. The aircraft were delivered to Airlink, who operate the African Continent’s largest fleet of Embraer aircraft, in December 2025.” TrueNoord says, “Amid ongoing global supply chain issues, Airlink intends to salvage parts from the E190 airframes and retain the engines as spares, but …
Ethiopian Airlines has announced “its plan to launch a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, Switzerland, starting from 02 July 2026.” According to the airline, “With the addition of Lyon, Ethiopian Airlines will expand its network in France to three destinations, alongside Paris and Marseille, further strengthening its presence in the country and across Europe, while enhancing …
The cargo division of Morocco’s national carrier, Royal Air Maroc Cargo has “launched a new dedicated freighter route between Casablanca and Dakar (CMN–DSS).” According to the cargo carrier, “Operated by a Boeing 767 freighter offering 45 tons of capacity, this weekly Friday service strengthens the airline’s role as a strategic connector between North and West Africa.” Royal Air Maroc Cargo …
The Board of Directors of Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways Plc (KQ) has announced a leadership change with the appointment Captain George Kamal, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), as Acting GMD/CEO effective 16 December, 2025. “The Board will concurrently initiate a competitive recruitment process to appoint a substantive successor”, says the airline. KQ announced that Mr. Allan Kilavuka “will …
Southern Africa carrier, Airlink’s has ushered into service its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft in time for the Christmas and New Year rush, with its inaugural flight, number 4Z 553, from the airline’s main base at O.R. Tambo International Airport to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport. Airlink says it is “the first carrier in Southern Africa to operate the state-of-the-art E195-E2s, …
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that it is launching “a new passenger service to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, effective February 1st, 2026.” According to the airline, the launch of this service expands its “network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to five joining Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Madinah, offering enhanced flight options for its customers to and from the region across its …
South African Airways (SAA) and Angolan flag carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines have signed “a strategic codeshare agreement to enhance regional and intercontinental connectivity. This partnership strengthens the networks of both airlines, leveraging Luanda, Johannesburg, and Cape Town as key hubs for seamless travel across Africa and beyond.” SAA and TAAG stated that both airlines have worked diligently on system integration …
The national carrier of South Africa, South African Airways (SAA) has signed a codeshare agreement with the national flag carrier of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines. “The agreement was formalized on 4 December, 2025 during a ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, held alongside the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting. Senior executives from both airlines officiated the signing.” Chairman of the Board …
Southern Africa carrier, Airlink has modified its “Johannesburg- Nairobi schedule to provide optimal customer convenience from late March 2026.” Airlink says it will: “introduce a daily early morning south-bound service from Nairobi to Johannesburg, ensuring travellers arrive at the start of the working day and also in time for the morning wave of onward connections from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International …
Aviator Airport Alliance (Aviator) has signed a multi-year contract with Tunisian carrier, Nouvelair for handling services at the Helsinki Airport. Aviator Airport Alliance says its team in “Finland will be providing a full scope of services, including passenger handling, ramp handling and de-icing. Nouvelair is currently running weekly charters between Helsinki and Monastir on the Tunisian coast.” Managing Director of …
