Kenya Airways turnaround plan aims to end state support by end of 2023
Kenya’s government is aiming to end the requirement for further state financial support for Kenya Airways by the end of the year under a turnaround plan being implemented.
Ethiopian to launch Atlanta flights
Ethiopian Airlines plans to launch its first service to Atlanta this summer, with four flights weekly to the US city from mid-May.
USA transfers third Lockheed C-130 to Niger
The donation is the third of the Lockheed Martin cargo transports Washington has provided the Niger air force as part of counter terrorism efforts in West Africa.
Kenya Airways sees aircraft availability improving amid spare parts pressures
Kenya Airways is reporting some progress in its aircraft availability after recently flagging the risk of service disruptions resulting from supply chain-related maintenance delays.
Government sale concerns put Mango rescue deal at risk
Administrators at grounded South African budget carrier Mango Airlines have warned that a deal to secure new investors may have to be abandoned after concerns raised by the national government.
Jolly Green II rescue helicopter records first battlefield casualty evacuation
The US Air Force’s new Sikorsky HH-60W dedicated combat search and rescue helicopter logged its first operational casualty evacuation in the Horn of Africa in December.
Ethiopian to restore full China capacity from start of March
Ethiopian Airlines will next month lift capacity on its China flights and restore frequencies to pre-pandemic levels from the start of March following the recent easing of Covid travel restrictions in the Asian country.
Kenya Airways warns flights could be cut if MRO supply chain woes persist
Kenya Airways has warned it may have to temporarily cut some frequencies if supply chain challenges continue to delay the return of its aircraft from scheduled maintenance.
Airline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: January 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.
Air Cairo introduces E190s in progress towards 30-aircraft fleet
Egyptian carrier Air Cairo is aiming to build a fleet of 30 aircraft by March this year, having introduced three Embraer 190s as part of its modernisation programme.