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Airlink said it will expand its network next month with the launch of its Johannesburg-Livingstone flights, providing travellers with direct access to one of Southern Africa’s most popular tourist attractions – the Victoria Falls. According to the airline, the new service, which starts on 26 May 2021, will strengthen the vital commercial connection between South Africa and Zambia provided by …
Ethiopian Airlines Group said it has transported 3.5 Milliondoses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Shanghai to São Paulo, Brazil, via Addis Ababa. So far, Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services have transported over 20 Millionvaccines to more than 20 countries, according to the airline. Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO Ethiopian Airlines said: “As a leading pan African airline, we joined the …
Dana Air said it has decorated new captains on its Boeing 737 aircraft, and other aircraft in its fleet, assuring its staff that it will continue to reward excellence and hard work. Decorating Captain Shina Agbelese and Captain Ademola Akinyemi in Lagos, the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo, said it’s exciting to see our young Nigerian …
United Nigeria Airlines said it has completed plans to build Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Enugu. Chief Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman /CEO United Nigeria disclosed this at a press briefing with members of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC), stressing that the MRO facility is aimed at serving the airline and others both domestically and in …
By Roland Ohaeri Revival In a bid to revive the iconic South African Airways, Mr. Thomas Kgokolo has been appointed by the interim board as new interim CEO of South African Airways (SAA). He reportedly assumed the position on April 13, 2021. Mr. Kgokolo now has the responsibility of ensuring seamless transition of South African Airways, through …
Overland Airways, one of the leading airlines in Nigeria partnered with TVP Adventures to sponsor an expedition trip to Nigeria’s highest mountain, Chappal Wadi, located in Taraba State in North-Central Nigeria. The mountain which peaks at 2,419 m is close to Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, in the Gashaka-Gumti Forest Reserve and Gashaka-Gumti National Park on the Mambilla Plateau. …
Ethiopian Airline Group marked its 75th anniversary on April 8, 2021. The airline made its maiden international flight on April 8, 1946 to Cairo. Since then, the Airline overcame the ups and downs of the aviation industry and the challenges unique to Africa to become Africa’s largest, most profitable and award-winning Aviation Group. Ethiopian kicked off a year-long celebration under …
Ethiopian Airlines Group said it has reached 91% On-Time Performance of all global flight departures for the last three months while the industry average stands around 85%. The airline revealed that it has operated a total of 18,385 flights in January, February, and March in which it has scored 91% on-time departures. Ethiopian Airlines Group noted that the …
Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has announced the suspension of passenger flights between Kenya and the United Kingdom (UK) effective 9th April 2021 at 00:00 HRS GMT until further notice. According to the airline, the suspension is due to the directive issued by the Government of Kenya suspending all flights from the UK, effective midnight 9th April 2021. “Due to the …
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has been recognized as the winner of the World’s youngest aircraft fleet 2021. The Ch-Aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award recognizes airlines from across the World that keep a young, modem and efficient fleet, and operators using new-generation of aircraft that contribute significantly to the decrease of C02 and green house emissions. The Award …
