Airlink Purchases Two Embraer E190s From TrueNoord

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Aircraft lessor, TrueNoord has finalised “the sale of two Embraer E190 aircraft to existing lessee customer, Airlink. The aircraft were delivered to Airlink, who operate the African Continent’s largest fleet of Embraer aircraft, in December 2025.” TrueNoord says, “Amid ongoing global supply chain issues, Airlink intends to salvage parts from the E190 airframes and retain the engines as spares, but …

Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two ATR 72-600 For Air Congo Operations

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Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed the lease of “two brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft, to be operated by 49%-owned Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier. The aircraft are scheduled to enter service in February 2026.” ATR says: “This agreement marks a significant milestone in ATR’s expansion in Africa, as Ethiopian Airlines, the continent’s most influential aviation group, relies on …

ET ShebaMiles And Etihad Guest Launch Partnership

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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 …