Africa News
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.
Industry Angolan Consortium orders six Bombardier Q400
Air Connection Express, a new Angolan regional carrier, will use the new aircraft for domestic routes.
Industry Ethiopian Airlines orders 10 Bombardier Q400
Ethiopia’s flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for 10 Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft.
Airlines LAM and Fastjet sign MoU for cooperation
The two African carriers LAM Mozambique Airlines and Fastjet have announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore wide-ranging commercial cooperation.
Airlines Max Air to commence domestic flights
Nigerian airline Max Air plans to commence domestic operations. The airline will use its Boeing 737-300, which was recently acquired.
Airlines African Union Commission to launch Single African Sky
The African Union Commission is set to launch the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 28th January 2018 as a historic event at the African Union Summit.
Airlines Ethiopian Airlines announces re-launch of Zambia Airways
Ethiopian Airlines has announced to partner with the Zambian government for the re-launch of Zambia Airways.
Airlines Ethiopian Airlines plans long-haul operations from Ivory Coast
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement to commence long-haul operations from Ivory Coast’s capital Abidjan in 2018.
Airlines Kenya Airways to commence flights to New York
The national carrier has announced to start selling tickets for the new route.
Airlines Jambojet expands operations
Kenya’s budget carrier Jambojet will operate a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 fleet after the airline returned its leased B737 aircraft.
Industry CemAir orders two new Bombardier Q400
Bombardier and CemAir have announced a firm order for two new Q400 turboprop aircraft. The deal is valued at approximately US $66 million, based on list prices.
General Aviation Cessna delivers first Grand Caravan EX to Tuareg Aviation
Textron Aviation has announced at Dubai Airshow that its subsidiary Cessna has begun delivery to Tuareg Aviation for 10 Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprops. The aircraft will be operated by Mack Air Ltd to provide charter, cargo and logistic services between a network of independently owned bush safari lodges in the popular Okavango Delta and Kalahari Plains regions of Botswana. The aircraft will partially replace Mack Air’s current fleet, which currently also includes Grand Caravan turboprops.