Aviation news for Africa
In a remarkable display of regional cooperation and humanitarian service, Air Zimbabwe has successfully completed a complex medical evacuation mission, transporting injured soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo to multiple African nations. Operating under the call sign FSK150, the airline’s Boeing 767-200 aircraft served as a shuttle ambulance, bringing hope and medical care to wounded personnel from South Africa, Tanzania, and Malawi
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?
After a 5 year hiatus, South African Airways (SAA) has finally resumed flights connecting Johannesburg (JNB, South Africa) to the … More
Get ready for enhanced connectivity across southern Africa! Airlink, a prominent regional airline, has just signed a groundbreaking codeshare agreement with Air France-KLM. This partnership officially kicked off on December 3rd, 2024, promising to revolutionize travel experiences for passengers.
The skies above South Africa are growing stormy as South African Airways (SAA) faces off against striking pilots. This labour dispute threatens to disrupt the crucial holiday travel season, leaving thousands of travelers wondering if they’ll be grounded.
After 33 incredible years at the forefront of South African aviation, Rodger Foster, the visionary CEO and founder of Airlink, will bid farewell to his role as Managing Director at the end of March 2025.
Air Tanzania has resumed direct flights between Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salaam and OR Tambo International … More
For the first time since 2012, South African Airways has finally posted a profit. In its annual general meeting held on the 20th of November, the airline reported a net profit of R252 million (USD 14 million) for the 2022/23 financial year.
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