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Regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR says North African carrier, Air Algérie has placed an order for “16 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, reaffirming a trusted relationship that spans over two decades.” ATR confirms that this strategic acquisition also “includes an ATR 72-600 full-flight simulator – the first of its kind in Africa – marking a significant milestone in regional aviation training on …
Largest African carrier, ET has commenced flight services from its Addis Ababa hub to Porto, Portugal. The airline says “the inaugural flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on July 2, 2025, following a vibrant launch ceremony attended by invited guests, dignitaries, and airline executives.” Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group said the launch of the …
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo (SAN) has “commissioned the newly constructed access road leading to the Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.” A statement from Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister, said the Honourable Minister also “laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new protocol lounge at …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released “the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers.” According to IATA, “when there is a match, airlines and suppliers can connect and take their negotiation offline to agree on specific terms including price and payment terms.” …
Qatar Airways is “increasing the number of destinations it serves in Africa to 30, with the resumption of flights between Doha and the Rwandan capital, Kigali.” According to the airline, this resumption marks “the continued expansion of the airline’s African operations and its commitment to operating across the continent, providing increased connectivity and choice of destinations via its award-winning Doha …
To all our passengers who place their trust in Qatar Airways, This week brought an operational crisis few airlines will ever encounter, and one that challenged the very core of what it means to run a global airline. At around 18:00 local time on Monday, 23 June, an unexpected and unprecedented closure of Qatari airspace forced Qatar Airways to suspend …
Private jet charter company KlasJet has “joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an official member.” According to Klasjet, this membership proves that it meets “the highest global aviation safety, quality, and operational management standards,” establishing the company among world-class private airlines and strengthening its reputation with clients, regulators, and business partners. To become an IATA member, KlasJet says …
In a pivotal step for African aviation, TPConnects Technologies and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have “released a comprehensive whitepaper, “Africa’s Next Flight: Modern Airline Retailing Unlocked,” offering new insights into the realities, challenges, and opportunities facing African airlines as they modernize their distribution and retailing strategies.” According to AFRAA, “The TPConnects–AFRAA Airline Distribution Survey 2025, which forms the basis …
A Nigerian delegation led by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN and the Charge D’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy in Ireland, Mrs. Ibiyemi Ajiboye-Roberts, has undertaken a technical visit to Newcastle Aerodrome Aviation School located in Wicklow County, Dublin. A statement by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister says the …
TAAG Angola Airlines has received its third Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The newest addition according to the airline “named D2-TAI, landed at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN-NBJ) in Icolo e Bengo, Angola. It arrived from Montreal (Canada), with a technical stop in Faro (Portugal).” TAAG says this is a greater milestone “towards its path to global transformation, strengthening regional …
