Michael Jonga
386 articles
Journalist
Michael joined AeroTime in 2021. He is a presenter and journalist working across our editorial, campaigns and content teams. Prior to joining AeroTime, he worked in Communications and completed a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Michael’s work in aviation has led to recognition in his native Zimbabwe, where he was recognised at the 2021 Zimbabwe Achievers Awards. He is now based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Michael joined AeroTime in 2021. He is a presenter and journalist working across our editorial, campaigns and content teams. Prior to joining AeroTime, he worked in Communications and completed a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Michael’s work in aviation has led to recognition in his native Zimbabwe, where he was recognised at the 2021 Zimbabwe Achievers Awards. He is now based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates among suitors to revive defunct Air Namibia: Report
Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates are among the “potential” suitors being considered as a partner to help the Namibian…
2023-02-27
How airlines buy new aircraft: a mix of price, strategy and in-flight innovation
Behind every successful airline is a fleet of carefully selected aircraft, carrying out an array of operations from…
2023-02-27
South African Airways is allocated R1 billion bailout to settle outstanding arrears
South Africa’s flag carrier South African Airways (SAA) is to receive a R1 billion ($53 million) bailout from the…
2023-02-24
New SA cargo airline Suid Cargo promises Q2 start with all-Boeing freighters
New South Africa-based carrier Suid Cargo Airlines is set to launch its operations in Q2 2023 with an…
2023-02-24
Ethiopian Airlines to resume JFK flights via Abidjan after three-year hiatus
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) will resume direct flights to New York via Abidjan after a three-year hiatus, the airline…
2023-02-23
Ibom Air to receive $30M capital injection from Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom State
Nigeria-based airline Ibom Air will receive a N14 billion ($30 million) capital injection from the Akwa Ibom State…
2023-02-23
ACSA to let ‘sanctioned’ Russian planes refuel at South African airports: report
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is intent on allowing Russian planes to refuel at South African airports…
2023-02-22
KQ, SAA deal could be treated as a merger by competition authority: report
The partnership between Kenya Airways (KQ) and South African Airways (SAA) could be treated as a merger, the…
2023-02-20
Air Peace ups international operations, now set to launch service to Mumbai
Privately-owned Nigerian airline carrier Air Peace has announced plans to launch flights to Mumbai, India. The airline intends…
2023-02-17
South Africa’s FlySafair holds 60% of domestic seats amid expansion: report
South Africa-based airline FlySafair is set to ramp up its regional operations after receiving approval to operate three…
2023-02-15
Uganda Airlines nears direct Lagos, Abuja flights after new Nigeria-Uganda MoU
Uganda Airline could soon launch direct flights to Lagos after a Uganda Airline will soon launch direct flights…
2023-02-14
Air Arabia nets record AED 1.2 billion profit, doubles 2022 passenger numbers
Air Arabia has announced a record net profit for FY22 of AED 1.2 billion ($326.7 million), an increase…
2023-02-14
Airbus, Boeing, Embraer battle to supply Uganda Airlines with mid-range planes
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer are battling to win a potential order of up to six mid-range aircraft from…
2023-02-13
Kenya starts unwinding support, cuts Sh10 billion from Kenya Airways bailout
The Kenyan government is moving forward with its plans to halt support for Nairobi-based Kenya Airways (KQ) by…
2023-02-10
Comair sues Boeing over 737 purchases, seeks $83M in damages: report
Comair, the defunct South African airline, has sued Boeing for fraud over an agreement to buy eight 737…
2023-02-09
British Airways signs codeshare agreement with South Africa’s Airlink
British Airways (BA) has signed a new codeshare partnership with South Africa-based regional airline Airlink. Both airlines aim…
2023-02-08
Delta Air Lines gives employees 5% raise from $563 million profit share pool
Delta Air Lines staff will receive a 5% raise effective April 1, 2023, the airline’s CEO Ed Bastian…
2023-02-08
SA regional airline LIFT expects to triple seat capacity to 1.5 million: Report
South Africa-based regional airline LIFT is set to triple its seat capacity in 2023, the airline’s CEO said…
2023-02-07