Aviation news for Africa
Kenya Airways has made a dramatic financial comeback, reporting a net profit of KSh 5.4 billion (approx. USD 41.4 million) for the year ending December 31, 2024. This is the airline’s first full-year profit since 2012, marking a major turnaround from its KSh 22.6 billion (USD 173.4 million) loss in 2023.
South African Airways (SAA) is set to expand its domestic and regional network with several new and revived routes, marking a significant step in its post-restructuring growth strategy.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has officially resumed direct flights to Nairobi, marking a major … More
Etihad Airways has discontinued its direct flight services between Abu Dhabi and Seychelles as of May 22, 2025. This strategic change marks the end of an era for the Gulf carrier on the Indian Ocean route but also opens the door for the national airline of Seychelles to step in and strengthen its regional presence.
Uganda Airlines has officially inaugurated its direct flight service between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick. The inaugural flight took off on May 18, 2025, re-establishing a direct air link between Uganda and the United Kingdom for the first time since 2015.
On the 15th of May, Nigerian airline ValueJet officially inaugurated direct flights between Lagos, Nigeria, and Banjul (BJL, Gambia), marking a significant expansion of its West African network.
In a disappointing turn for East Africa–Asia connectivity, AirAsia X has confirmed the suspension of its Kuala Lumpur–Nairobi flights just … More
TAAG Angola Airlines has inaugurated a new dedicated cargo route connecting Luanda, Angola, to Nairobi, Kenya. The service officially commenced on April 30, 2025, marking a significant expansion in TAAG’s regional cargo network.
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