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The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and TAAG Angola will host the 52nd Annual General Assembly in a virtual format on the 09 and 10 November 2020. The premier African air transport industry event will gather over 500 high profile African and global aviation leaders to draw a roadmap for a successful restart and recovery of the African aviation industry. Held …
Ethiopian Airlines said it has received two Dash 8-400 aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”). The aircraft – MSN 4617 – is preparing to depart for Ethiopian’s hub in Addis Ababa, along with aircraft MSN 4615. Ethiopian first welcomed the Dash 8-400 aircraft into its fleet in March 2010. Ato Tewolde GebreMariam, Group Chief Executive …
Comair’s business rescue process navigated past two important milestones this week as the investors secured the required credit approval from various lenders of debt funding, as well as approval from various regulators necessary for their investment in Comair to proceed. Among the suspensive conditions in the Comair business rescue plan were the requirements to reach a collective agreement with …
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network cargo operator and multi-award winner, has been crowned with the ‘Best Cargo Airline – Africa’ Award at the Air Cargo News Awards 2020. Ethiopian received the accolade for its leading role in air cargo service in Africa. Commenting on the award, Mr. Fitsum Abady, MD Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, remarked, “We …
Airlink has officially changed its company name from “SA Airlink” to “Airlink”, as part of its strategy to distinguish itself as a totally independent airline. Earlier this year Airlink ended its 23 year franchise agreement with South African Airways and began operating and issuing tickets on its own “4Z” code and designator. This has liberated Airlink and enabled it …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has downgraded its traffic forecast for Africa for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery. IATA said it expects full-year 2020 passenger numbers in Africa to reach only 30% of 2019 levels, down significantly from the 45% that was projected in July. According to IATA, the region is expected to see around 45 million travelers …
Emirates and Airlink have announced an interline agreement, widening Emirates’ reach into Southern Africa as countries begin opening their borders for travellers. Emirates’ agreement with Airlink will provide its customers enhanced connectivity via its gateways Johannesburg and Cape Town to more than 25 domestic destinations in South Africa and more than 20 regional destinations in Southern Africa. The unique connections …
Ethiopian Airlines and the United States have announced a new partnership agreement that will enable the Ethiopia’s flagship carrier to source locally grown produce and ingredients for preparing in-flight meals for global passengers. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, and U.S. Ambassador, Michael Raynor, signed a memorandum of understanding in which the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will …
TAAG Angola Airlines (TAAG) said it has signed a new five-year agreement with SITA, to roll-out new, faster network connectivity linking all 15 of the carrier’s airport sites located in Africa, Europe and Latin America. The deal marks the continuation of a strong partnership between the two organizations, dating back to 1975 when TAAG first became a SITA member. …
FlySafair has announced the arrival of the newest addition to its fleet. The Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation aircraft, touched down at OR Tambo International Airport recently, with a second aircraft due to arrive later in October 2020. The airline has been increasing its capacity since restarting operations in June this year, and these new arrivals will allow for further expansion …
