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Boeing has delivered the first 737 MAX for Royal Air Maroc, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernize its fleet. Morocco’s flag carrier – which welcomed its first 787-9 Dreamliner last week – will take delivery of three more 737 MAX 8s and three more 787-9s over the next few months …
Air Tanzania becomes the fifth airline globally with an A220 family aircraft. Air Tanzania has become the first African carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft, the newest addition to the Airbus family of commercial aircraft. Air Tanzania (The Wings of the Kilimanjaro) also becomes the latest member of Airbus aircraft operators. Tito Kasambala, Acting CEO, Tanzanian Government …
South African Airways (SAA) and Emirates Airline have signed an enhanced commercial partnership, which will see the relationship between the two carriers grow and strengthen their already successful codeshare agreement signed in 1997, across a wide spectrum of commercial and customer touch points. Mr. Vuyani Jarana, SAA CEO, says. “This agreement marks a significant forward step in the execution of …
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has issued CemAir (Pty) Ltd with Air Operator Certificate (AOs) prohibition order for a period of 24 hours, which lapses at 13:30 on Thursday, 13 December 2018. The effect of this decision is that CemAir is precluded from exercising any of the privileges that relate to its Air Operator Certificates. The operator is …
Larger and longer-range Dreamliner to help airline expand service to Europe, United States, Latin America Morocco’s flag carrier unveils new interior and special livery on inaugural 787-9 Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Royal Air Maroc, introducing a second member of the super-efficient Dreamliner family to the airline’s fleet. The new airplane offers more seats and more range, …
Photo Caption: Mr. Adelrahmane Berthe, Secretary General, AFRAA, during a speech presentation at the 50th AFRAA AGA & Summit in Rabat, Morocco, recently By Roland Ohaeri Jubilee In The Kingdom Rabat, the capital city of the Kingdom of Morocco, with its unforgettable hospitality as well as rich and exclusive cuisine provided a befitting ambience for the celebration of the AFRAA …
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated flights to Manchester, its second destination in the UK next to London, at a colourful ceremony graced by the presence of H.E. Mrs Susanna Moorehead, Ambassador of the UK to Ethiopia, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, dignitaries and invited guests. The four weekly flight to Manchester will be operated by the ultra-modern B787 …
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is celebrating winning the Aviation Customer Services and the People Development Awards at the 2018 South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Industry Awards. ExecuJet also came runner-up in the Aviation Support Services category. The awards recognise individuals and companies making an outstanding contribution to the development of the African aviation industry. Gavin Kiggen, Vice …
Royal Air Maroc, one of Africa’s leading and fastest growing airlines will join oneworld®, adding that Royal Air Maroc will thus be first African airline and the third Arab airline member besides Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways to join the alliance. Royal Air Maroc is expected to be implemented into oneworld in mid-2020, when it will start flying alongside some …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced Ethiopian Airlines as the winner of the 2018 Best Airlines in Africa Award for the 7th year in a row. Ethiopian was awarded in recognition of its exceptional financial performance at the 50th high profile African Airline Association Annual General Assembly which took place in Rabat, Morocco, recently. Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO …
