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Lorne Philipot

Lorne is a South Africa-based aviation journalist. He was captivated and fascinated by flying from the day he took his first airline flight. With a passion for aviation in his blood, he has flown to destinations in all corners of the globe. Lorne has traveled extensively and lived in various countries. Drawing on his travels and passion for aviation, Lorne enjoys writing about airlines, routes, networks, and new developments.

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Qantas Deploys A380 on Africa Route
On September 30, the Australian airline operated its inaugural Airbus A380 superjumbo flight between Sydney and Johannesburg.
South African Boosts Australia Capacity
South African Airways will offer five weekly flights between Johannesburg and Perth, Australia from January of next year.
Airbus to Establish Johannesburg Customer Support Center
Airbus will set up a customer support center for its African customers. It will be located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
British Airways to Ramp Up Cape Town Services
British Airways will triple its frequencies between London Heathrow and Cape Town International Airport in the coming months.
Lufthansa Commences Munich-Johannesburg Service
Lufthansa launched its inaugural flight between Munich and Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport earlier this week.
Qatar Airways Takes 25% Stake in South Africa’s Airlink
Qatar Airways has deepened its investment in the African market with the acquisition of a stake in South Africa’s Airlink.
Air Botswana Unveils New Route Offerings
Air Botswana has announced several new and returning network additions that it will launch progressively from next month.
Qantas Scraps Nonstop Perth-London Service
The decision to shift the service was taken in the interest of safety and as a precaution due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
Royal Air Maroc Set to Launch New Canada Service
As part of the airline’s ambition to strengthen its network in the Americas, Royal Air Maroc will launch nonstop flights between Casablanca and Toronto.
Qatar Airways Ramps Up Pet Handling Cargo Services
Qatar Airways has scaled up its live animal handling facilities, enabling the airline to handle an increasing number of animals flying as cargo on its flights.