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No Survivors In Crash Of Dornier Do228 Carrying Malawi's Vice President & 9 Other Passengers

No Survivors In Crash Of Dornier Do228 Carrying Malawi's Vice President & 9 Other Passengers

The wreckage was found in a forest in Malawi.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Malawi Military Aircraft Goes Missing With Vice President Onboard

Malawi Military Aircraft Goes Missing With Vice President Onboard

There is an ongoing search for the aircraft.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Royal Air Maroc Will Resume Longest Non-Stop Route On Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Royal Air Maroc Will Resume Longest Non-Stop Route On Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Royal Air Maroc will return to Brazil after four years.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
2 Passengers Arrested After Bomb Threat To FlySafair Flight At Cape Town Airport

2 Passengers Arrested After Bomb Threat To FlySafair Flight At Cape Town Airport

Comments by two passengers lead to the deployment of a bomb squad at Cape Town Airport.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Africa's 2nd Largest Airline: Egyptair's Busiest International Summer Routes

Africa's 2nd Largest Airline: Egyptair's Busiest International Summer Routes

Saudi Arabia is Egyptair's top international destination.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
IATA: Airline Blocked Funds 28% Lower As Nigeria Clears Over $800 Million In A Year

IATA: Airline Blocked Funds 28% Lower As Nigeria Clears Over $800 Million In A Year

For many years, the issue of blocked funds affected airlines serving Nigeria.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
History: How A 2014 ICAO Safety Audit Led To The Suspension Of All AOCs In Uganda

History: How A 2014 ICAO Safety Audit Led To The Suspension Of All AOCs In Uganda

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority was at risk of failing a safety oversight audit.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Madagascar Airlines Turnaround Advances As World Bank Adds $25 Million Funding

Madagascar Airlines Turnaround Advances As World Bank Adds $25 Million Funding

The World Bank is supporting Madagascar Airlines' turnaround strategy.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
President Defends $1.5 Million Boeing 737 Business Jet Flight To US As Cheaper Than Kenya Airways

President Defends $1.5 Million Boeing 737 Business Jet Flight To US As Cheaper Than Kenya Airways

President William Ruto was criticized for chartering an expensive private jet.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Examined: How & Why Ethiopian Airlines Has Become So Successful

Examined: How & Why Ethiopian Airlines Has Become So Successful

The carrier has a decades-long heritage.

Sruti Kafle 2 years ago
IATA Wings Of Change: Delving Into African Aviation's Resilience & Sustainability

IATA Wings Of Change: Delving Into African Aviation's Resilience & Sustainability

IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa returns for a second year.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Growth Opportunity: United Airlines Says Passengers Eager To Fly To Cape Town Year-Round

Growth Opportunity: United Airlines Says Passengers Eager To Fly To Cape Town Year-Round

United Airlines has up to six weekly flights from the US to Cape Town.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Kenya Airways Operations Recovering After Grounding 2 Boeing 787 Dreamliners For Engine Issues

Kenya Airways Operations Recovering After Grounding 2 Boeing 787 Dreamliners For Engine Issues

Two Kenya Airways Boeing 787s have been grounded awaiting engines and components.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Qatar Airways Plans To Invest In Southern African Airline

Qatar Airways Plans To Invest In Southern African Airline

Qatar Airways will announce its new Southern African partner within a few weeks.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Rolls-Royce Engine Issue Grounds Air Tanzania Boeing 787 Dreamliner For 7 Months In Malaysia

Rolls-Royce Engine Issue Grounds Air Tanzania Boeing 787 Dreamliner For 7 Months In Malaysia

Air Tanzania's 787 operated its last commercial flight nine months ago.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Nigeria's Former Aviation Minister Granted Bail In $1.9 Million Fraud Case

Nigeria's Former Aviation Minister Granted Bail In $1.9 Million Fraud Case

The minister appeared before the High Court Justice in a fraud case involving Nigeria Air.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
11 Injured As Air Senegal Boeing 737-300 Veers Off Runway

11 Injured As Air Senegal Boeing 737-300 Veers Off Runway

The incident forced a temporary closure of Dakar Airport.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
FlySafair Faces Hearing On Alleged Breach Of 75% Domestic Ownership Licensing Rule

FlySafair Faces Hearing On Alleged Breach Of 75% Domestic Ownership Licensing Rule

South African carriers have challenged the basis of Flysafair's license and ownership structure.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Lanseria International: 5 Fast Facts About Johannesburg's Other Airport

Lanseria International: 5 Fast Facts About Johannesburg's Other Airport

Lanseria International Airport welcomes some of Johannesburg's most high-profile guests.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
What? FlySafair Is Selling 50,000 Tickets For 50¢ Each

What? FlySafair Is Selling 50,000 Tickets For 50¢ Each

The promotion is part of FlySafair's annual celebrations.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago