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African Airlines
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Stay informed on African airlines, their growth strategies, challenges, and contributions to connecting the continent.
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…
2022-01-16
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…
2022-01-10
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…
2022-01-10
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…
2022-01-01
Kenya drops nationalization of KQ amidst $1 billion restructuring
Nairobi-based Kenya Airways (KQ) will no longer undergo nationalization following reports that the Kenyan government has withdrawn its…
2021-12-28
RwandAir, first African Airline to trial IATA Travel Pass
Following a statement issued by the airline on Tuesday, February 23rd, RwandAir, the flag carrier of Rwanda, will…
2021-06-17
First-ever 787 Dreamliners repurposed for cargo operations
With the rising global demand for cargo transportation and the need to fulfill that capacity, Kenya Airways together…
2021-06-17
Johannesburg-Maseru route halted over Covid concerns
Following a notice issued by Lesotho authorities, prohibiting all international, regional, and domestic flights to and from the…
2021-06-17
African aviation – the wake-up call to a new era?
Over the years, growth in the African aviation sector has been somewhat stunted. When placed side by side…
2021-06-17
South African government engages investors keen on state carrier
Despite South African Airways having faced a rather turbulent decade, the South African government has initiated discussions with…
2021-06-17
Ethiopian Airlines resumes Cameroon & Saudi Arabia flight routes
As of July 16, Ethiopian Airlines will recommence its flight routes to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia‘s capital and to…
2021-06-17
Former Comair CEO eyes for new & efficient South African Airline
Given the recent events the industry has faced in the first half of 2020, many people would question…
2021-06-17
Royal Air Moroc gears up for 787 and 737 fleet sell-off
Having declared a state of emergency in mid-March and recording monthly losses of $109 million since the closure…
2021-06-17
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…
2021-06-17
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…
2021-06-17
Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines adapt fleets for cargo use
Following a recent statement made by IATA officials at a press briefing, the African aviation industry is said…
2021-06-17
Sudan Airways relaunch hints at lifeline from Lufthansa Consulting
Founded in February 1946, Sudan Airways is the national carrier of Sudan and one of the oldest airlines…
2021-06-11
Africa cargo market soaring: Asia-Africa trade on the rise, IATA says
Global air cargo volumes continue to outperform pre-pandemic levels. According to April 2021 data released by the International Air Transport…
2021-06-11