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Southern African carrier Airlink is expanding its South Africa–Malawi operations with additional flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe from 16 December 2023. The airline says that it “launched services to both Lilongwe and Blantyre in its foray into the Malawi market, which became the 15th country in its comprehensive route network.” Airlink CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster stated, “As anticipated, the …
African carrier, Ethiopian Airlines is resuming four weekly passenger services to Madrid, Spain’s capital starting from December 9, 2023, according to the airline. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said the airline is “delighted to reinstate our Madrid flights” and that the “new services will continue to be vital in linking Africa with Spain’s arts and financial center creating …
With delight South African Airways (SAA) celebrates the visa waiver between South African and Ghanaian travelers. According to SAA “the visa waiver agreement was implemented by the governments of South Africa and Ghana for ordinary passport holders, commencing on 1 November 2023. This means travelers may transit through, depart, and stay in the territory of both countries for a cumulative …
South African Airways (SAA) says it has entered a damp lease agreement with SunExpress “that will allow SAA to operate a schedule utilising two SunExpress aircraft for a six-month period, commencing mid-October 2023.” The first of the 2 aircraft has been received according to the airline. SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines is reputed to have one …
Nigerian airline, Ibom Air has marked a significant milestone with the commencement of regional operations. The airline’s inaugural flight from Lagos to Accra took off at 7:00 am (WAT) on the 17th of October, 2023, offering travellers a new gateway to explore the vibrant West African region. Ibom Air says “This strategic expansion aligns with its vision to be a …
Southern African regional airline, Airlink has established country offices in Gaborone and Lusaka to enhance customer services in Botswana and Zambia. According to the airline, “the new country offices in the two capitals are officially opened for business, they provide direct customer and local travel industry support with flight reservations, ticketing, and special services assistance, and are located to provide …
Angolan carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines has announced orders for four Boeing 787 dreamliners. The goal of TAAG Angola, according to its Chief Executive Offricer, Mr. Eduardo Fairen is “to work with the best manufacturers in the world towards a multi-type fleet, in order to ensure we have the appropriate airplanes for each flight typology, namely our intercontinental connections,” affirming that …
Leading African carrier, Ethiopian Airline will “start thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), as of November 15, 2023. Bangui is not only the capital, but it’s also the largest city of the Central African Republic (CAR), and it serves as an important part of the country” according to the airline. ET’s Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew …
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has relocated its cargo operations from Mexico City Airport (MEX) to the brand-new Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU). ET Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We have been proudly serving the Mexican market from the bustling Mexico City Airport (MEX) for over the past six years”, adding that “the relocation to the Felipe Ángeles International …
Kenya Airways and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) will host the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit, scheduled to be held on 18th and 19th October in Cape Town, South Africa. According to the organisers the Innovation Summit under the theme Customer Obsession in Aviation “provides a forum for African aviation leaders and stakeholders to gather under one roof in an effort …
