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Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its fleet with “the addition of a Boeing 737-800, growing its fleet to 35 aircraft.” According to the airline, this addition “underscores the airline’s commitment to increase capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and meet the growing demand for air travel across its network.” KQ says the aircraft which was acquired from ‘Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has …
Nigerian airline, Ibom Air has “expanded its fleet with the addition of two Bombardier CRJ 900 next-generation aircraft, registered as 5N-CED and 5N-CEE.” The formal reception took place today in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where the aircraft were received by His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Governor Umo Eno said:, “The addition of these …
Johannesburg-based Global Airways has acquired another Airbus A320-232 as part of its strategy to replace its older aircraft with a more efficient fleet. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 2167, initially served Martinair in Holland before being purchased by Macquarie AirFinance and operated by Etihad Airways until June 2023. Global Airways says the aircraft “Now in the hands of Global Aviation …
Nigeria-based carrier, Overland Airways, “the longest serving domestic airline in Nigeria has commenced direct flight services from Lagos to Abuja.” According to Overland, the airline will “offer regular daily direct flights between Nigeria’s economic hub Lagos and the administrative capital Abuja, operating over 60 weekly frequencies between the two cities to boost capacity on the route.” The airline says this …
Royal Jordanian says it has “ordered for four Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets bringing their 787-9 backlog to six.Building on a current fleet of seven 787-8 Dreamliners, the addition of another member of the 787 Dreamliner family will enable the airline to fly more passengers and cargo farther.” Samer Majali, Vice Chairman/CEO of Royal Jordanian said, “Our decision to add the 787-9 Dreamliners …
Nigeria’s longest serving privately-owned domestic airline, Overland Airways is poised for the future as it is positioning for a new phase in its evolution. Overland Airways which began operations in 2002 and has consistently provided services to Nigerians with a fleet of modern and efficient turboprop aircraft had commenced operations with the objective of increasing the prosperity of the Nigerian …
Angolan carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines has announced orders for four Boeing 787 dreamliners. The goal of TAAG Angola, according to its Chief Executive Offricer, Mr. Eduardo Fairen is “to work with the best manufacturers in the world towards a multi-type fleet, in order to ensure we have the appropriate airplanes for each flight typology, namely our intercontinental connections,” affirming that …
