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Airlines Air Peace orders five new E175 for fleet expansion and renewal
Carrier Air Peace has signed a purchase agreement for new Embraer aircraft to expand its network and modernise its fleet.
Airlines Cabo Verde Airlines debuts its first Boeing 737 MAX
West-African carrier Cabo Verde Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which will boost capacity for the carrier.
Airlines Ibom Air takes delivery of two Airbus A220 aircraft
African carrier Ibom Air has become the second African operator to use the state-of-the-art Airbus A220.
Airlines Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first Airbus A320neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire has officially become the latest Airbus A320neo operator with the delivery of a first aircraft.
Airlines Air Peace becomes first African airline to operate Embraer E2
With the delivery of an Embraer E195-E2, Air Peace has become the first operator in Africa to fly with the aircraft.
Airlines Uganda Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A330neo
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has delivered the first Airbus A330neo to African carrier Uganda Airlines.
Airlines Emirates and FlySafair announce interline agreement
Emirates Airline has announced, that it has signed with FlySafair for an interline agreement.
Airlines Egyptair and Flynas sign agreement to add new destinations
Egyptair and Flynas have signed a codeshare agreement to add new destinations in Europe and Africa.
Airlines Air Senegal receives Africa´s first A330neo
African operator Air Senegal has taken delivery of the continent´s first Airbus A330-900
Airlines Comair receives first Boeing 737 MAX
Comair has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Airlines Airline Portrait: Ethiopian Airlines
Spotlight on Ethiopian Airlines in our themed week on African aviation.
Airlines Interview with Air Seychelles CEO Remco Althuis
Remco Althuis joined Air Seychelles in January 2018 as interim CEO. The Dutch manager formerly worked for KLM and Etihad Airways. AVIPEO.COM had the opportunity to talk with Mr Althuis about Air Seychelles and the plans for the future.
Airlines Aviation in Africa - our themed week
This week on AVIPEO.COM we offer you very special insights into aviation in Africa.
Airlines Fastjet plans to become fully Tanzanian owned carrier
The African airline Fastjet could sell its Tanzanian unit to a local investor.
Airlines Icelandair selected as a partner for Cabo Verde Airlines
The Cape Verdean government has confirmed talks with Icelandair about a sale of a majority share in the African country’s carrier Cabo Verde Airlines.
Airlines Ethiopian Airlines to support Chad with national airline
Ethiopian Airlines is investing more and more in the African market. After investments in Zambia Airways and considered investments in Eritrean Airlines, Ethiopian starts a project for a new Chad national airline.
Airlines Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines join forces in Africa
Lufthansa Group and Brussels Airlines have announced, that the group will join forces in the African market.
Airlines Ethiopian resumes flight to Eritrea’s capital Asmara
Ethiopian Airlines resumes a nonstop connection to Eritrea after 20 years of conflict between the two African countries. Starting with one flight daily, higher frequency is planned.
Airlines Air Tanzania receives first Boeing 787-8
Air Tanzania has received its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The carrier aims to eventually serve long-haul destinations.
Airlines South African Express suspends operations
South African Express (SA Express) has stopped operating flights after the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) suspended the airline’s AOC.