Antonov An-26 destroyed in fire after crash landing in South Sudan: video
An Antonov An-26 cargo plane operated by the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has crashed while landing…
Africa
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Aviation developments & news from Africa, a continent with diverse and rapidly evolving air transport landscapes.
Lufthansa Group and United Airlines to turn Brussels into US-Africa hub
According to reports that have appeared in German media, Lufthansa Group and its Star Alliance partner United Airlines…
SAA’s privatization deal collapses after three years of negotiations
South Africa’s deal to sell a majority stake in state-owned carrier, South African Airways, has collapsed after three…
South Africa’s FlySafair to consolidate and reduce fuel costs in 2024
South African low-cost airline FlySafair has said it will spend 2024 focusing on consolidation as it attempts to…
Boeing lands first ever African Boeing 777X order from Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines has become the first carrier on the African continent to place an order for the Boeing…
US officials seize suspicious bag, uncover mummified monkey remains
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that its dog had detected an unusual piece of luggage…
UN peacekeeping Mi-17 helicopter crash lands in Central African Republic
A Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) Mil Mi-17 helicopter on a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission crash-landed in…
Flight carrying football team turns back from oxygen loss as players pass out
On January 10, 2024, a chartered flight carrying the football team of Gambia was forced to turn around…
Nigerian startup airline NG Eagle conducts inaugural flight: video
A new Nigerian startup carrier, NG Eagle, has successfully conducted its inaugural commercial passenger flight with a wet-leased…
United Nigeria Airline flies passengers to the wrong destination, 400 km away
An airline in Nigeria ended up flying more than 100 passengers to the wrong city, more than 400…
Boeing welcomes African carrier ASKY Airlines to the 737 MAX family
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has welcomed the Togo based carrier, ASKY Airlines, to the 737 MAX family following the…
VINCI Airports takes over Cape Verde airports
VINCI Airports, the airport management subsidiary of the diversified French services conglomerate, has assumed the management of all…
Proflight Zambia welcomes arrival of first Boeing jet to its fleet
Southern African carrier Proflight Zambia has welcomed its first ever Boeing jet to its fleet. On May 29, 2023,…
Nigeria Air receives first aircraft in Abuja, amidst legal pushback: report
Nigeria Air, the new proposed new flag carrier of Nigeria, has taken delivery of its first aircraft, local…
Nigeria Air ready for launch says ET Boss, lawsuit remains only obstacle: report
In the latest development concerning the establishment of Nigeria Air, Ethiopian Airlines (ET) CEO Mesfin Tasew, has confirmed…
Nigeria Air 98% complete, take-off set for Q2 says Aviation Minister: report
Nigeria’s Aviation Minster has announced that the project to launch Nigeria Air is nearly complete and that the…
Nigeria Air awaits court date, launch remains paused: report
The launch of Nigeria Air will remain paused after a lawsuit opposing the establishment of the new airline…
RwandAir expands wide-body fleet with delivery of third A330
RwandAir has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-200, the airline’s third long-haul aircraft. The aircraft, registered 9XR-WX, was…