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Kenya Airways Leads Africa in IATA’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative
Kenya Airways (KQ) has become the first African airline to spearhead the International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry. This development was announced by IATA on June 2, 2024. The SAF Registry aims to accelerate the adoption…
June 12, 2024 7:30 am ET -
Royal Air Maroc Resumes São Paulo-Casablanca Route
On Friday, June 7, 2024, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced the relaunch of its non-stop transatlantic route connecting Casablanca and São Paulo. Starting from Dec. 7, 2024, this service will operate using a Boeing 787-8 aircraft configured for 274 passengers,…
June 7, 2024 10:25 am ET -
IATA Expects Record Airline Revenues in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is forecasting total airline revenues for 2024 will reach a record high of $996 billion. This week, the airline trade association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai,…
June 4, 2024 10:39 am ET -
Nigeria Clears 98% of Airlines’ Blocked Funds
Nigeria has emerged as a noteworthy example in the repatriation of revenue from international airlines operating within its borders. At its peak in June 2023, blocked funds in Nigeria totaled $850 million, significantly impacting airline operations and finances. However, by…
June 4, 2024 10:21 am ET -
Fiji Airways to Transition Into Full Oneworld Member
Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of the Pacific nation of Fiji, will join the oneworld alliance as its 15th full member. The carrier, already a oneworld connect partner, announced the move during the IATA Annual General Meeting. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="800"]…