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Ethiopian Airlines Group, has launched “its thrice weekly flights to Nekemte, Gudina Tumsa Airport while simultaneously inaugurating the completion of airport airfield and passenger access projects in the airport.” Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “This project is part of our vision to expand our domestic destinations nationwide with a firm determination to strengthen regional connectivity.” …
Ibom Air is celebrating its 5th anniversary, marking a significant milestone on its journey to provide reliable air travel services in Africa. Since inception, Ibom Air has been committed to schedule reliability and on-time departures. Mfon Udom, CEO of Ibom Air said: “We are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished over the past five years. Our success is a …
ASKY, in collaboration with Jambojet says it is embarking on a “familiarization trip to Kenya, aimed at boosting traffic and tourism to this beautiful country renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage.” ASKY says the familiarization trip will include key tour operators and some top-selling agents from across ASKY’s network. The selected participants will have the unique …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has released a report on African Airlines’ Performance Updates for May 2024. According to the report, AFRAA projects a “15% rise in passenger traffic for African carriers in 2024 compared to 2023.” According to AFRAA, “The aviation industry experienced a dynamic start to 2024, grappling with a multitude of challenges and opportunities. Despite ongoing post-pandemic …
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline says it will begin “introducing New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024.” According to the airline, the transition and implementation of NDC (version 21.3) follows “over a year’s work by Airlink’s commercial department to refine and enhance the airline’s distribution capabilities so they remain relevant and in-step …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March 2024 global passenger demand. According to the data, “African airlines saw an 8.1% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 11.0% year-on-year. The load factor fell to 70.3% (-1.9ppt compared to March 2023).” IATA says: “Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released “data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.” According to the data, African airlines saw “14.2% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in March.” IATA says “demand on Africa–Asia market increased to 22.9%, however this was a 19.8 ppt decrease compared to February’s performance and the …
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Ethiopian Airlines Group, has marked its 78th anniversary, highlighting “a legacy of resilience and innovation since 1946.” ET said the Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tassew and Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Lemma Yadecha accompanied the crew on a flight to Cairo, marking the airline’s inaugural international service. Their involvement extended beyond in-flight duties, as they also provided assistance to …
The Ministry of Public Enterprises of South Africa has announced termination of the agreement with Takatso for the sale of 51% of South African Airways (SAA). DPE says: “Over the past 3 years, the Department of Public Enterprises and Takatso Consortium has been negotiating the transaction to sell 51% of SAA. We regret to announce that both DPE and Takatso …
