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United Airlines has inaugurated its new nonstop service between its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport with the arrival of the first flight into Lagos today. With three weekly flights, United is the first and only airline serving Washington, D.C. nonstop from Lagos. The flight is operated with state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring United’s …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said one out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of COVID-19 impact the restart of international tourism. UNWTO said its latest research shows that 98% of all destinations have some kind of travel restrictions in place. The report revealed that 46 destinations currently have their borders completely closed …
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways PLC (KQ), said it has signed a Strategic Partnership Framework with South African Airways (SAA). KQ said the partnership is a key milestone towards co-starting a Pan African Airline Group by 2023. The partnership framework follows the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) that the two airlines signed two months ago to foster the exchange of knowledge, …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has urged the UK Government to rescind its decision to place South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini back onto its “Red List” of countries to which it imposes severe travel restrictions and quarantines. Aaron Munetsi, AASA CEO said: “While we respect every nation’s sovereign right to implement whatever measures it sees …
South African Airways (SAA) said it will add another important continental route to its network with a three-times a week flight to Lagos in Nigeria. SAA has been flying to Nigeria for the past 23 years and the resumption of the service is a welcome addition to its growing continental offering. Thomas Kgokolo, SAA Interim CEO said: “This specific destination …
Brussels Airlines said it has presented a new brand identity, confirming its position in the market as Belgium’s home carrier and the Africa expert of the Lufthansa Group. The Updated colours, a new logo and aircraft livery are the visual token of the airline’s new chapter, stating its readiness for future challenges and reemphasizing the importance of the Belgian brand. …
Airports Council International (ACI) World said it has launched a comprehensive report to help airport executives with their holistic sustainability strategy as they work towards aligning their local initiatives with common international topics and objectives The ACI World Sustainability Strategy for Airports Worldwide, which builds on the ACI EUROPE Sustainability Strategies for Airports, provides an overview of how sustainable aviation …
Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) said it has signed eleven industry-leading contracts ahead of its 2022 event during its presence at Dubai Airshow 2021. According to BIAS, world-leading aviation and aerospace organisations have confirmed their attendance for BIAS 2022: Airbus, Rolls-Royce, TAWAZUN, Indra Spain, DHL, DFS Aviation Germany, Etihad Engineering, Lockheed Martin, UAE Space Agency, Boeing, Thales, Texel Air, and MENA …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council says it has approved a new Sustainability Criteria for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) eligible under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), together with the compliance assessment guidance. ICAO states that by making use of aviation fuels which meet the new Sustainability Criteria for SAF life-cycle CO2 reduction benefits …
ATR said it will introduce the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT engine series as the standard engine for the ATR 72 and 42 aircraft. The new engine series boasts the latest materials and technologies available on the market, enabling next level efficiency and extra time (XT) on wing for its aircraft. According to ATR, the engine sets a …
