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Kenya Airways Shares Suspended Once Again

Kenya Airways Shares Suspended Once Again

Kenya Airways is still in serious financial strife.

Joe Kunzler 3 years ago
Africa In 2022: What Happened In The Aviation Industry?

Africa In 2022: What Happened In The Aviation Industry?

It's been a tumultuous year for African aviation.

Joanna Bailey 3 years ago
Air France Adds Dar es Salaam As Its 31st Sub-Saharan African Destination

Air France Adds Dar es Salaam As Its 31st Sub-Saharan African Destination

Dar es Salaam is the second airport in Tanzania served by Air France.

James Pearson 3 years ago
Ghana Hopes To Launch Its New National Carrier “GhanaAirlines” Next Year

Ghana Hopes To Launch Its New National Carrier “GhanaAirlines” Next Year

The airline will be created in collaboration with fellow Ghanaian startup carrier Ashanti Airlines.

Steven Walker 3 years ago
A Fleet Of 10: Air Peace Takes Another Two Airbus A320s

A Fleet Of 10: Air Peace Takes Another Two Airbus A320s

All of the airline's Airbus A320s are leased from SmartLynx.

Charlotte Seet 3 years ago
TAAG Angola Launches Flights To Durban & Accra

TAAG Angola Launches Flights To Durban & Accra

Flights between Luanda and Durban via Johannesburg are now live, with TAAG's Accra service to begin November 30.

Molly Russell 3 years ago
Air Zimbabwe Hopeful Of Getting Back Into IATA

Air Zimbabwe Hopeful Of Getting Back Into IATA

The airline has committed to a strategy to revive itself and expand its network and fleet.

Channing Reid 3 years ago
FlySafair Boeing 737 Struck By SAA Airbus A320 After Tow Bar Broke

FlySafair Boeing 737 Struck By SAA Airbus A320 After Tow Bar Broke

A South African Airways A320 veered into a FlySafair Boeing 737 while parking at Johannesburg Airport, rendering both pl...

Jonathan E. Hendry 3 years ago
Air Tanzania Suspends Services As Most Of Its Airbus A220s Are Grounded

Air Tanzania Suspends Services As Most Of Its Airbus A220s Are Grounded

Three out of Air Tanzania's four Airbus A220s are not flying at the moment.

Jakov Fabinger 3 years ago
Nigerian Aviation Minister Says Emirates Should "Exercise Restraint"

Nigerian Aviation Minister Says Emirates Should "Exercise Restraint"

"We need their service, but they need our market more," Haidi Sirika told a senate committee on Wednesday.

Molly Russell 3 years ago
Fly Angola Leases An Embraer E145 And Dash 8 From Avmax

Fly Angola Leases An Embraer E145 And Dash 8 From Avmax

The Angola regional carrier is pursuing an expansion strategy. To this aim, the carrier has leased two regional jets fro...

Giacomo Amati 3 years ago
New Opportunities: South African Airways Set To Begin 4 Routes

New Opportunities: South African Airways Set To Begin 4 Routes

South African Airways will open four new routes and increase flight frequency to several others.

Riley Pickett 3 years ago
Nigeria's Dana Air To Restart Operations Next Week

Nigeria's Dana Air To Restart Operations Next Week

After a four-month suspension of operations, Dana Air will resume operations on November 9th.

Giacomo Amati 3 years ago
Bouncing Back: Libya To Hold Its First Aviation Forum This Weekend

Bouncing Back: Libya To Hold Its First Aviation Forum This Weekend

The country is looking to build back its aviation sector for the future.

Joanna Bailey 3 years ago
Uganda Airlines Will Start Flying To Nigeria Next Month

Uganda Airlines Will Start Flying To Nigeria Next Month

Uganda Airlines will begin its West African expansion in December, offering flights from Entebbe to Lagos.

Molly Russell 3 years ago
Rwandair Drops Brussels Stop With New Direct London Heathrow Flight Service

Rwandair Drops Brussels Stop With New Direct London Heathrow Flight Service

The African carrier will also boost frequency from next month.

Luke Bodell 3 years ago
In Conversation: An Interview With Jonathan Ayache, CEO of Lift

In Conversation: An Interview With Jonathan Ayache, CEO of Lift

Simple Flying was joined by Jon Ayache to discuss Lift's first 22 months and plans for the future.

Joanna Bailey 3 years ago
Golden Triangle – Why Lift Chose Durban As Its Next Destination

Golden Triangle – Why Lift Chose Durban As Its Next Destination

The South African startup isn't afraid to take on the big boys.

Joanna Bailey 3 years ago
TAAG Angola Airlines Reaches Agreement With Pilots Ending Strike

TAAG Angola Airlines Reaches Agreement With Pilots Ending Strike

The 10-day pilot strike was cut short once the airline compromised with the pilots union.

Riley Pickett 3 years ago
South African Expansion: Emirates Is Upping Flights To 3 Cities

South African Expansion: Emirates Is Upping Flights To 3 Cities

The carrier is already serving Cape Town (CPT), Durban (DUR), and Johannesburg (JNB) from its Dubai (DXB) base, but it i...

Afema Ronnie 3 years ago