Aircraft collides with motorbike on Congolese runway
A Congo Airways aircraft arriving at Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) on August 14, 2021, collided with a motorbike crossing…
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Aviation developments & news from Africa, a continent with diverse and rapidly evolving air transport landscapes.
Green Africa Airways begins commercial service
Nigerian startup airline Green Africa Airways conducted its first domestic commercial flight on August 12, 2021, two years…
African aviation leaders call for a coordinated Industry restart
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International – Africa (ACI Africa) and the International Civil Aviation…
African markets to record an $8 billion loss for 2020 – AFRAA
Earlier this week the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) released assessment data revealing the impact of COVID-19 on the…
AFKLMP Cargo re-establishes route to Accra, Ghana
Operating from its two main hubs in Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Airport Schipol, Air France KLM…
Hopes to develop intra-African connectivity despite $10.21 billion loss
The 2020 Africa air transport report, released by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), reveals a bleak picture of…
Wizz Air hints a possible entry to Asia, Africa after the pandemic
On April 23, 2021, Wizz Air CEO said that the airline’s expansion plans were still on track despite…
Air Zimbabwe to continue operations after six-month travel ban
On September 16, 2020, Air Zimbabwe issued a statement announcing the resumption of some of its domestic and…
Emirates route network grows as more destinations are added
Emirates announced that it will resume flights to Nairobi, Baghdad and Basra, growing its passenger network to 67…
Chadian Su-25 mistakenly fires missile at airport, 5 dead [Video]
A missile was fired off from a Chadian attack aircraft as it was preparing for takeoff. The ordnance…
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 overshoots runway, disrupts flights
The year 2019 has kicked off with a close-call for Ethiopian Airlines. Its Boeing 737-800 (ET-ATV) aircraft skidded…