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.
Etihad Cargo signs MoU with Kenya’s Astral Aviation to expand African network
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
2023-02-06
EXCLUSIVE | Nigeria Air expected to receive AOC for Q1 launch, breakeven by 2026
The establishment of Nigeria’s new flag carrier, Nigeria Air, six years after it was initially announced in 2018,…
2023-02-02
KQ Cargo, Astral Aviation to boost Africa-UAE trade with new codeshare deal
Kenya Airways Cargo, the cargo unit of Kenya Airways (KQ), and Nairobi-based cargo operator Astral Aviation have signed…
2023-02-01
Airlines face flight disruptions to/from Paris Orly due to French strike action
Airlines across Europe and Northern Africa are grappling with disruptions to scheduled operations to Paris-Orly (ORY) due to…
2023-01-31
KLM forced to apologize after Kenya, Tanzania refute ‘false’ civil unrest claim
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has apologized after facing backlash for issuing an “explanation” stating that flights to…
2023-01-30
Kenyan government to drop Kenya Airways bailout support by end of 2023: Report
The Kenyan government has unveiled plans to drop bailout support for Kenya Airways (KQ) by December 2023, introducing…
2023-01-23
Emirates to expand Q1 operations to mainland China as entry restrictions ease
Emirates has announced plans to ramp up its operations to mainland China ahead of the New Lunar Year…
2023-01-16
Incident: Kenya Airways B737 flight KQ 606 suffers cabin pressurization failure
Kenya Airways (KQ) flight KQ 606 suffered low cabin pressure during a routine flight from Nairobi (NBO) to…
2023-01-13
NAHCO staff suspended over suspected sabotage on Air Peace A320 fleet: Report
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), has launched an investigation into its own staff, following allegations of suspected…
2023-01-13
Astral Aviation partners with Air Logistics Group to firm EU and US expansion
Astral Aviation, a Nairobi-based cargo airline has entered a commercial partnership with Air Logistics Group to firm its…
2023-01-11
Ashanti, Zotus Group partnership sees Ghana Airlines on course for 2023 launch
The Ghanaian government has awarded Ashanti Airlines and its operational and financial partner Zotus Group a tender to…
2023-01-10
SA airlines struggling to meet domestic demand amid capacity shortage: report
South Africa’s domestic airline market is grappling with a capacity shortage that has left local airlines struggling to…
2023-01-05
Etihad Cargo to add capacity on flights to the United States from Q2 2023
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will introduce additional capacity on its flights…
2023-01-04
Eswatini Air receives Air Operator Certificate, prepares for launch
The new national carrier of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC), trading as Eswatini…
2023-01-03
Uganda Airlines authorized for UK flights via intermediate airports: report
Uganda Airlines has resumed plans to start services to the United Kingdom after gaining approval to operate routes…
2023-01-03
airBaltic shores up fleet, takes delivery of 39th Airbus A220-300
Latvian airline airBaltic has taken delivery of its 39th Airbus A220-300 jet, further extending its lead as the…
2023-01-03
Brussels Airlines takes off for Spain on its first SAF flight
Brussels Airlines operated its first SAF flight from Brussels to Malaga, Spain on January 1, 2023, after the…
2023-01-02
Porter Airlines takes delivery of two Embraer E195-E2 from order of 50
Porter Airlines has taken delivery of the first two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from an order of 50 from…
2022-12-22