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New Routes Coming to Agadir and Marrakesh
Two airlines are expanding into Morocco with unique routes from North America and Europe, including Marrakesh’s first long-haul market.
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Up in the Air: Silent Discos and Disney Dreams with LIFT Airlines
Imagine boarding a plane for a routine journey and being greeted with an electrifying performance at 36,000 feet. That’s what happened to some passengers.
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New Routes and Increased Connectivity in African Markets
In the next quarter, the skies over Africa will become even more accessible, as carriers seek to connect regions, nations, and the world.
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TAAG Angola Airlines Announces Fleet Renewal and Board Restructuring
Just a few days ago, a pivotal moment unfolded within the corridors of TAAG Angola Airlines, the national flag carrier of Angola.
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South African Airways Expands Fleet, Adds New African Destination
The current fleet of South African Airways stands at a total of six active aircraft, which comprises five Airbus A320s and one A340-300.
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Kenya Airways Adds Double-Daily London Flights, Interline Agreement with airBaltic
Kenya Airways has announced plans to enhance its services on the Nairobi to London Heathrow route, offering a total of 14 weekly flights starting from October 29, 2023. This expansion marks a substantial increase from the current 10 weekly flights and reflects the airline’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for this popular route. Passengers […]
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Nigeria’s Air Peace Pushes for Heathrow Slots After Securing U.K Authorization
Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has made headlines after securing its UK Third Country Operator (TCO) authorization. With this, the airline is now demanding access to London Heathrow Airport, invoking the reciprocity principle outlined in the bilateral air services agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. This development has reignited a diplomatic dispute that […]
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Boeing Predicts Soaring Intra-African Air Travel Demand
Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for the years 2023–2042 has unveiled a fascinating aviation landscape in Africa. The report forecasts an extraordinary surge in intra-African passenger traffic, with expectations of quadrupling over the next two decades. This substantial growth, among the highest globally, will necessitate the addition of a remarkable 1,025 new aircraft to Africa’s […]
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African Airlines Soar: A Comprehensive Look at Performance and Industry Dynamics in August 2023
In August 2023, the African aviation industry is demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth, with traffic carried by African airlines reaching an impressive 98.4% of the 2019 levels. This resurgence is underpinned by various factors and industry dynamics that highlight the promising prospects for African aviation. Recovery Trends: Almost Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels One of the […]
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Plans For New Nigerian National Airline Suspended
The newly appointed Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has ordered the suspension of the Nigeria Air project, a decision that has garnered widespread support, notably from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), who had previously voiced concerns about the project initiated during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Minister Keyamo […]