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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
TAAG Angola expands regional operations with new route to the Republic of Congo
TAAG Angola Airlines (TAAG), the flag carrier of Angola, has launched a new regional route from its Luanda…
Is tourism the answer to rebuilding Africa’s aviation industry?
As global air travel positions to outperform 2019 levels, there is a surge in initiatives across Africa’s aviation…
Worsening crisis: Nigeria’s airlines fume over fuel, forex and runway closure
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has issued a further warning over rising fuel prices and supplies for…
A short roadmap to aviation in Africa
This article was originally published on January 31, 2022. Africa’s aviation sector is building up momentum in the…
SA airline BDS Airways offers N$1.4 billion for Air Namibia
BDS Airways, a new consumer airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has offered NAD1.4 billion (USD 94 million…
Uganda Airlines sets sights on UK in long-haul expansion
Entebbe-based carrier Uganda Airlines is preparing to expand its long-haul operations to the United Kingdom. Reports from local…
Comair partners with Google Cloud to transform its travel experience
Comair has partnered with Google Cloud as part of the airline’s initiative to modernize its digital infrastructure. The…
Embracing digitalization: What can customers expect from Africa’s airlines?
The digitalization of airline services has grown exponentially over the last two years. As customers and passengers become accustomed…
EU states agree to lift travel ban on Southern African countries
European Union (EU) member states have agreed to lift the travel ban on Southern African countries following an…
Turning the tide: How policy change is reshaping African air services
Reforms in policy and legislation are gradually opening Africa’s airspace to increased commercial activity from both local and…
Is consolidation the answer to unlocking African aviation?
Shifts towards new market policies, airline behavior, operations models and governance are clearly pointing towards a consolidated African…