Africa – Page 8
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NewsSAA aims for long-haul return by year-end, sets sights on aircraft order
Revamped South African Airways expects to embark on a wider fleet expansion once its strategic investor is on board, as it prepares to resume international widebody flights by year-end
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AnalysisHow France's Rafale fighter evolved into an export champion
Dassault is enjoying huge success with its ever-versatile fighter, with seven export customers having signed up for the type since 2015 and an additional domestic order on the near-horizon.
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NewsSAA and Kenya Airways step up work on deepening pan-African tie-up
Kenya Airways and South African Airways are looking to accelerate development of their pan-African airline strategic partnership after completing the first phase of their link-up.
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NewsSpare parts shortage still challenging Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways continues to face the impact of aircraft remaining grounded for longer than planned during maintenance checks because of a global shortage of spare parts.
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NewsNew IATA chair recalls ‘mind-boggling’ first exposure to aviation’s lack of gender diversity
The new chair of IATA’s board of governors has described as “mind-boggling” her first experience of aviation’s lack of gender diversity, stating that the industry still has lots of work to do on the issue.
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Airline BusinessCapital raise next step as Kenya Airways chief eyes growth
Kenya Airways chief executive Allan Kilavuka believes the operational fundamentals of the carrier are strong after its restructuring efforts, but that raising capital is key to it moving back onto a growth path.
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NewsRwandAir examining CRJ and Dash 8 replacement options
RwandAir is examining options to update its regional aircraft fleet amid moves to phase out its Bombardier CRJ900s and De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s.
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NewsRwandAir expects Qatar Airways to finalise stake ‘in coming months’
RwandAir expects Qatar Airways to finalise its 49% stake in the carrier in the coming months, clearing the way for the African operator to launch a new business plan.
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NewsNigeria tops list as blocked airline funds rise nearly 50% in year
The airline industry has seen blocked funds rise by nearly 50% in the past 12 months, posing an increasing risk to connectivity, according to IATA.
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NewsAir Algerie seals A330neo and A350 order
Air Algerie has finalised an order for five Airbus A330-900s and a pair of A350-1000s as part of the carrier’s wider fleet modernisation plans
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NewsUnited Nigeria ERJ-145 suffers excursion during Lagos landing
Nigerian investigators are probing an incident in which an Embraer ERJ-145 suffered a runway excursion during landing at Lagos. The aircraft, operated by United Nigeria Airlines, was arriving on a domestic service from Abakaliki which lies some 280nm (520km) east of the Nigerian hub. United Nigeria says the regional jet ...
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NewsTogo’s ASKY to add first 737 Max jets
Togolese carrier ASKY is to add its first Boeing 737 Max 8s after reaching agreement to lease a pair of the jets from AerCap.
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NewsAir Algerie signs for Max 9s as part of fleet modernisation
Algerian flag-carrier Air Algerie has reached an agreement with Boeing to acquire eight 737 Max 9 aircraft. The airline signed an agreement with the US airframer about three weeks after it disclosed that it had provisionally selected the type for its single-aisle fleet renewal. All 737 Max jets are powered ...
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: May 2023 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsSAA merger set for competition green-light after Takatso shareholders agree divestment
Investors with interests related to South African operator Lift have agreed to divest their involvement in the Takatso consortium that is to take a controlling interest in South African Airways, clearing a path for competition authorities to approve the deal. South Africa’s Competition Commission says it is recommending the country’s ...
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NewsSouth African Airways granted authorisation to expand fleet
South African Airways has been granted clearance by the country’s government to expand its fleet with the lease of six additional aircraft. The airline says the “significant” increase will enable it to relaunch international routes and provide extra regional and domestic capacity. SAA says the six aircraft – all Airbus ...
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NewsAir Algerie opts for A350, A330neo, 737 Max and plans lease of additional jets
Air Algerie has provisionally selected a mix of Airbus and Boeing jets to meet a 15-aircraft fleet requirement, after seeking offers last year. The Algerian flag-carrier states, in a tender document, that it has tentatively opted for two Airbus A350-1000s and five A330-900s. It is also planning to take eight ...
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NewsZambia orders Enstrom 480Bs in air force training deal
Zambia has ordered a pair of Enstrom Helicopter 480Bs, with the rotorcraft to be employed by the nation’s air force.
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NewsUK long-haul start-up Sentra seeks operating licence
UK long-haul start-up Sentra Airways has formally applied for an operating licence with the country’s aviation regulator. Sentra is intending to open services to West Africa – identifying an initial route from Manchester to Accra in Ghana – and last year agreed to acquire an Airbus A330-200 from US lessor ...
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NewsRwandAir to open services to Paris by mid-year
African carrier RwandAir is to open services to Paris Charles de Gaulle towards the middle of this year. The airline is to commence the flights on 27 June, operating the route from Kigali three times per week. Addition of the Paris link with expand the carrier’s network to 25 destinations. ...