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Southern Africa’s carrier, Airlink will introduce new services from Johannesburg, South Africa to Nacala, Mozambique from February 2026. Nacala will be Airlink’s seventh destination in Mozambique and will be operated twice-weekly on Airlink’s Embraer regional jet aircraft, according to the airline. Airlink CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht explained that “By adding Nacala to our network, Airlink is able to provide additional …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has called on the leadership of the Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) “to strengthen their collaboration with airlines to determine effective solutions for addressing ongoing challenges related to unavailable instrument flight procedures (IFPs).” In a statement by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Aaron Munetsi, AASA noted that “These disruptions, delays, diversions, and flight …
Players in the Nigerian transport sector have been urged to embrace innovation for the sustainable growth of the sector. Speaking at the maiden edition of Just Alive Transport Summit held in Lagos, Nigeria, the convener of the Summit held under the theme ‘Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation For A Sustainable Future’, Mrs. Pearl Ngwama, highlighted the importance of transportation in driving …
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a partnership between its loyalty program, ShebaMiles, and Etihad Airways’ loyalty program, Etihad Guest, effective October 2025. Ethiopian says the “loyalty programs provide compelling opportunities to earn and redeem miles through flights and through diverse non-airline partnerships, including financial institutions, hotels, car rental companies, shopping centers, co-branded cards, points exchanges, and more.” According to ET, the …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stated that it is implementing stricter enforcement measures to further strengthen its cost recovery. The Director General of the CAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, represented by the Director, Operations, Licensing and Training, Capt. Donald Spiff stated this at a stakeholders’ retreat on Civil Aviation Cost Recovery and Revenue Optimisation held recently in Lagos. The …
The Honourable Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Barrister Festus Keyamo, SAN has called for collaboration among stakeholders to tackle the challenges facing Nigeria’s aviation fuel sector. The Minister made the call at a Colloquium organized by aviation fueling company, CITA Energies Limited and League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) in Lagos. The Honourable Minister, who was …
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has marked its “35 years of uninterrupted service at Brussels Airport, underscoring a long-standing partnership that serves as a pillar of the airline’s European operations and a vital connection between Morocco, Africa, and Europe.” According to the Cargo carrier, “Since the inaugural cargo flight to Brussels in 1990, the carrier has elevated Brussels to one of …
Saudi Arabia Avilease and Riyadh Air have signed their first aircraft lease. Riyadh Air says, “the agreement covers one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and positions AviLease as the inaugural lessor to partner with the Kingdom’s newest airline.” The “delivery is scheduled for Q4 2025”, marking a key milestone as it moves closer to its commercial launch. According to Riyadh Air, “the …
A new airline devoted to transporting humanitarian aid, BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines (BlueLight), has been officially official launched. According to the promoters, “BlueLight will operate as a fully non-profit entity governed by Swiss standards of transparency and neutrality. Headquartered in Geneva, the international capital of humanitarian diplomacy, BlueLight has been founded to close one of the most persistent gaps in global …
US carrier Delta Air Lines has “officially launched its first nonstop flight between Atlanta (ATL) and Marrakech (RAK), marking a historic milestone for the U.S. carrier and a significant step forward in U.S.–Morocco connectivity.” Delta says the route will be operated three-times a week using its Boeing 767-400ER, linking Marrakech “Red City” to more than 125 U.S. destinations via Delta’s …
