June 22, 2022 7:00 am ET
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South African Airways Restructures Leadership Team
Last week, South African Airways announced changes to its leadership structure. The carrier's interim CEO Thomas Kgokolo — who has led the airline for a year now — has stepped down from the position, with the role subsequently being assumed…
April 19, 2022 11:56 am ET -
Kenya Airways Offered $217 Million Debt Reprieve as it Eyes…
Kenya has offered its national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) a KES25 billion shillings ($217 million) lifeline on unpaid interest, which will help it survive and sustain operations during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline discloses in its latest annual…
April 4, 2022 6:00 am ET -
Emirates, Qatar Airways Push for New Nigerian National Carrier As…
Nigeria's much anticipated Nigeria Air will finally launch in 2023, according to the West African country's Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). The office of the country's president officially agreed to the extended deadline, according to ICRC Director General Michael Ohiani.…
March 30, 2022 6:00 am ET -
Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde GebreMariam Retires
Last week, Ethiopian Airlines confirmed that CEO Tewolde GebreMariam has taken early retirement after more than a decade at the helm. Tewolde Gebremariam, through a correspondence with Reuters, said last Wednesday he had resigned from his position which he held…
March 18, 2022 3:49 am ET -
More Countries Welcome Vaccinated International Air Travelers Without Restrictions
There are continuing positive signs that the international air travel market is on its way towards pre-pandemic levels albeit at differing rates in different regions. This week the U.K. announced the lifting of all travel restrictions and countries such as…