Aviation news for Africa
Kenya Airways took delivery of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on February 19, 2025. This new addition brings the airline’s total fleet to 35 aircraft, marking an important step forward in its long-term growth strategy. The 12-year-old aircraft is configured with a total of 170 seats and is leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE).
In an exciting move to broaden its footprint in Africa, Oman’s low-cost airline, SalamAir, has introduced direct bi-weekly flights connecting…
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced an exciting new interline agreement with Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest carrier. This collaboration will significantly enhance travel options for passengers flying to and from Nigeria, offering smoother connections and a range of benefits for both leisure and corporate travellers.
In a bold move to uphold consumer rights and ensure compliance with aviation regulations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)…
Shanghai Airlines has taken a bold step in its international expansion with the launch of a new route that links China to Morocco, marking a major milestone for the airline and boosting connectivity between Asia and North Africa.
On January 30, Kenya Airways and Air India announced a codeshare and interline agreement that promises to make cross-continent travel…
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.
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