NEWSFeb 05, 2025Ethiopian Airlines Expands Cargo Fleet with New Boeing 777 Freighter Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its cargo fleet with a brand-new Boeing 777 Freighter, registered as ET-BAB (MSN 68140). The aircraft was delivered directly from Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington, USA, and landed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 3:41 PM (GMT+3) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Read More →
NEWSFeb 04, 2025Air Madagascar Sells Two Airbus A340-300s To Chinese Buyer for $2 MillionAir Madagascar has sold its two Airbus A340-300 aircraft for $2 million (€1.93 million) to a Chinese buyer, according to a report by Midi-Madagascar on January 30, 2025.Read More →
NEWSJan 18, 2025SpaceX Rocket Debris Forces Flight Delays for Qantas and SAA on Australia-South Africa RoutesQantas and South African Airways (SAA) have faced flight delays and cancellations on their routes between Australia and South Africa due to falling debris from SpaceX rockets, Elon Musk's aerospace company.Read More →
NEWSJan 16, 2025Unruly Passenger Incident Leads to Operational Suspension, Potential Aircraft Seizure in MozambiqueAirlink has suspended its flights to Nampula, Mozambique following a legal dispute initiated by two passengers who were removed from a flight for "unruly and threatening behavior." The claim by the passengers has led to an interim court order to seize three of Airlink’s aircraft, pending the outcome of the case.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2025Export Development Canada Secures Aircraft Repossession in Nigeria Under Cape Town ConventionThe Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled in favor of Export Development Canada (EDC), a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada, allowing it to repossess a CRJ1000 aircraft (registration 5N-JEE, MSN 19037) leased to Arik Air. Read More →
ROUTESDec 24, 2024South African Airways Eyes India–South Africa RouteAs part of its recovery strategy, South African Airways (SAA) is exploring the reinstatement of direct flights between India and South Africa. SAA, along with Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, on December 3, 2024, participated in a high-level delegation to India to strengthen aviation and tourism ties between the two nations. Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2024Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with Second Airbus A350-1000Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia's national carrier, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A350-1000, registered as ET-BAX. This advanced aircraft is powered by Trent XWB-97 engines, further solidifying the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet.Read More →
NEWSNov 29, 2024Kenya Airways Renews Codeshare Agreement with China Eastern AirlinesKenya Airways has renewed its codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines, reaffirming its commitment to providing seamless connectivity between Africa and China.Read More →
NEWSNov 22, 2024United Airlines Expands Accra–Washington D.C. Flights to Daily ServiceUnited Airlines has expanded its non-stop service between Accra and Washington D.C., increasing the frequency from three weekly flights to daily service. According to a press statement released on November 19, 2024, the new schedule, which began on October 25, 2024, represents a 67% year-over-year increase in seating capacity. This daily service is expected to run until February 17, 2025, after which flights will be reduced to six per week during the summer season. Read More →
NEWSNov 15, 2024South Africa’s Largest Low-Cost Airline, Flysafair, Faces Potential License Withdrawal Over Ownership DisputeFlySafair, the Johannesburg-based low-cost airline, is currently under review by the International Air Services Council (IASC), a body under the Ministry of Transport responsible for managing traffic rights within South Africa.Read More →
