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Royal Air Maroc Cargo, the cargo arm of Morocco’s national carrier, has celebrated “over 45 years of service in the U.S. market, which it entered in 1979 with the Casablanca–New York (JFK) route.” According to Royal Air Maroc Cargo, “its U.S. operations account for nearly 90 percent of its transatlantic volumes, diplomatic shipments, and traditional Moroccan crafts. The airline’s gateway …
South African Airways (SAA) Group has “recorded a R155-million net profit for the year ended 31 March 2025” and South African Airways (the airline) has “recorded a R30-million profit for the same period.” The results were announced at SAA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Johannesburg early February 2026, at which the “audited financial results of SAA SOC (State-Owned Company) Limited for the financial year …
Brussels Airlines has added a new “destination in its long-haul network: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.” According to Brussels Airlines, from “June 3, 2026, Kilimanjaro will be served twice a week. Kilimanjaro is the perfect destination for leisure travelers looking to explore sub-Saharan Africa and further strengthens Brussels Airlines’ position as the leading carrier for the region.” Brussels Airlines says with the addition …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has achieved “the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, becoming the only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria—and one of the very few in Africa—to attain this globally recognised standard.” In a statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Adetola Vanessa Uansohia, “ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the international benchmark for information security …
When President Samia Suluhu Hassan steers a safari vehicle across the Serengeti in The Royal Tour, she is not merely pointing out lions and wildebeest. President Hassan is selling an idea: a peaceful, open Tanzania, ready for the world again after years of global lockdowns and internal uncertainty. At the time of the film’s release in 2022, the idea of …
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has confirmed the “retention of ICAO Training Centre of Excellence (TCE) Platinum Status for the sixth consecutive years.” According to NCAT, “this is the highest Achievement/Award level in the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Programme globally.” NCAT noted: “It’s gratifying to note that ICAO reserves this highest award conferment only on globally adjudged training …
The Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Mr. Abderahmane Berthé, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Gervais Koffi Djondo in the village of Djondo-Condji, Togo. According to AFRAA, “the meeting aimed to strengthen ties with one of the continent’s most influential economic leaders and to pay tribute to his remarkable contribution to the development of the African aviation …
Investment Holding Compay focused on African Infrastructure, Harith says it has “entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire FlySafair, one of South Africa’s most successful and fastest-growing airlines.” According to the company, “the transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, including approval by the Competition Commission.” According to the South African airline, FlySafair, for its customers, employees and …
Egyptair has taken “delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa.” According to Airbus, “the A350 will support the airline’s long‑haul fleet modernisation and network expansion with new non‑stop routes to key destinations including the US West Coast and North Asia, from its Cairo hub.” Egyptair currently operates …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has reached “an agreement with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on the proposed review of cargo port charges. In a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, “The agreement was achieved at a stakeholders’ meeting held on …
