RwandAir Adjusts Routes Following DRC Airspace Ban
These tensions are the result of an ongoing conflict in eastern DRC that has caused major aviation disruptions in the region.
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Gabon Launches New National Airline
On Aug. 31, 2024, Gabon’s newly established national airline, Fly Gabon, launched operations with its inaugural flight from Libreville to Port-Gentil.
Air Senegal Halts U.S. Flights Amid Operational Struggles
Air Senegal has made notable adjustments to its flight operations, including the discontinuation of its Dakar-New York-JFK route.
Niger Airspace Closure’s Impact on Regional Air Travel
Niger, a landlocked country at the heart of Africa, finds itself embroiled in a political crisis that has led to the closure of its airspace. The country’s military rulers have declared the closure of the country’s airspace, signaling an escalation of tensions with neighboring countries and the international community. With neighboring nations allegedly preparing for […]
Brussels Airlines Increases Flight Operations Across Africa
Brussels Airlines has resumed two more African routes — increasing the number of destinations the carrier serves in sub-Saharan Africa to 17. On June 11, the Lufthansa Group subsidiary and Star Alliance carrier resumed service from Brussels to Conakry, Guinea and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Both routes will be operated 3 times weekly with an Airbus […]
