Aviation news for Africa
MaxAir, a prominent Nigerian airline based in Katsina, has announced the suspension of all its flight operations for three months, effective midnight on January 31, 2025. This decision comes in the wake of a recent incident involving the airline’s only Boeing 737-400 aircraft, 5N-MBD, which suffered a nose wheel landing gear collapse and a rear tire burst during a landing at Kano on January 28.
Mozambique Airlines (LAM) recently faced a significant setback in its efforts to expand its cargo operations. The airline had acquired a Boeing 737-300 freighter plane, valued at $3 million, with plans to launch a new cargo service called LAM Cargo in March 2024.
TAAG Angola Airlines marked a significant milestone in its aviation history with the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner … More
On January 29, 2025, a tragic aviation incident occurred in South Sudan when a Beechcraft 1900D aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Unity Oil Field Airport. This devastating event resulted in the loss of 20 lives, leaving only one survivor.
South African Airways (SAA) is soaring to new heights in 2025, with ambitious plans to expand its fleet and route network. But let’s take a step back – just how far has this iconic airline come since its rocky past?
A United Airlines flight en route to America left multiple people injured after an emergency was declared due to a technical issue.
After a 5 year hiatus, South African Airways (SAA) has finally resumed flights connecting Johannesburg (JNB, South Africa) to the … More
In a bold move to strengthen its presence in the African market, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier Flynas is set to launch two exciting new routes in January 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Flynas’ ambitious growth and expansion plan, aptly titled “We Connect the World to the Kingdom.”
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