March 25, 2021 10:02 pm ET
February 16, 2021 6:00 am ET -
Rwandair Applies for New York Flights
RwandAir, Rwanda's national carrier, is seeking authority to fly to New York's John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) via Accra, Ghana. The airline is seeking fifth Freedom Traffic Rights to use Accra as a stoping point from Kigali. If approved,…
January 19, 2021 7:00 am ET -
Air Senegal Adds European Destinations, Reduces African Network
Beginning March 28, Senegal's flag carrier, Air Senegal, will commence flights from Dakar to Lyon operating three times weekly using the Airbus A321. The airline's point-to-point demand in this route totaled 40,000 in 2019. Outbound flights to Lyon will be…
January 13, 2021 6:00 am ET -
Air Zimbabwe to Acquire ERJ145, Expand Route Network
After a tough and tumultuous year due that saw the COVID-19 pandemic ground operations globally from the end of first quarter 2020, Air Zimbabwe is looking to rebuild its operations, with the airline stating its focus will be on fleet…
January 5, 2021 5:45 am ET -
Lessons For Africa and Initiatives to Link Countries to Regional…
2020 changed everything, raising questions of whether things ever return to normal or if will there be a whole new normal. The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing global shutdown has crippled economies, closed businesses and brought emotional devastation to millions.…
November 10, 2020 7:00 am ET -
IATA: Improved Air Cargo Demand In Africa Despite Global Drop
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. However, African airlines saw demand increase by 9.7% year-over-year in September. African airlines…