Uganda Airlines sets sights on UK in long-haul expansion
Entebbe-based carrier Uganda Airlines is preparing to expand its long-haul operations to the United Kingdom. Reports from local…
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Comair partners with Google Cloud to transform its travel experience
Comair has partnered with Google Cloud as part of the airline’s initiative to modernize its digital infrastructure. The SA-based…
Embracing digitalization: What can customers expect from Africa’s airlines?
The digitalization of airline services has grown exponentially over the last two years. As customers and passengers become accustomed…
EU states agree to lift travel ban on Southern African countries
European Union (EU) member states have agreed to lift the travel ban on Southern African countries following an…
Turning the tide: How policy change is reshaping African air services
Reforms in policy and legislation are gradually opening Africa’s airspace to increased commercial activity from both local and…
Is consolidation the answer to unlocking African aviation?
Shifts towards new market policies, airline behavior, operations models and governance are clearly pointing towards a consolidated African…
Kenya drops nationalization of KQ amidst $1 billion restructuring
Nairobi-based Kenya Airways (KQ) will no longer undergo nationalization following reports that the Kenyan government has withdrawn its…
RwandAir, first African Airline to trial IATA Travel Pass
Following a statement issued by the airline on Tuesday, February 23rd, RwandAir, the flag carrier of Rwanda, will…
First-ever 787 Dreamliners repurposed for cargo operations
With the rising global demand for cargo transportation and the need to fulfill that capacity, Kenya Airways together…
Johannesburg-Maseru route halted over Covid concerns
Following a notice issued by Lesotho authorities, prohibiting all international, regional, and domestic flights to and from the…
African aviation – the wake-up call to a new era?
Over the years, growth in the African aviation sector has been somewhat stunted. When placed side by side…
South African government engages investors keen on state carrier
Despite South African Airways having faced a rather turbulent decade, the South African government has initiated discussions with…
Ethiopian Airlines resumes Cameroon & Saudi Arabia flight routes
As of July 16, Ethiopian Airlines will recommence its flight routes to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia‘s capital and to…
Former Comair CEO eyes for new & efficient South African Airline
Given the recent events the industry has faced in the first half of 2020, many people would question…
Royal Air Moroc gears up for 787 and 737 fleet sell-off
Having declared a state of emergency in mid-March and recording monthly losses of $109 million since the closure…
African aviation leaders call for a coordinated Industry restart
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International – Africa (ACI Africa) and the International Civil Aviation…
African markets to record an $8 billion loss for 2020 – AFRAA
Earlier this week the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) released assessment data revealing the impact of COVID-19 on the…
Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines adapt fleets for cargo use
Following a recent statement made by IATA officials at a press briefing, the African aviation industry is said…