Tag: African Aviation

Air Algérie restores Algiers-Tripoli flights after 12 years, expanding African travel

Air Algérie has resumed flights to Libya after 12 years, seeking to expand Algiers as a hub for African and international travellers.

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Harith Aviation secures green light to acquire South Africa’s FlySafair

Harith Aviation wins approval to acquire 100% of FlySafair, South Africa’s biggest domestic airline, with completion expected in late 2026.

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Kenya Airways secures $350 million in government-backed financing

Kenya Airways $350 million financing has won Cabinet approval as the carrier seeks to fund aircraft maintenance and restore grounded planes.

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Kenya Airways acting CEO quits after airline reports $124 million loss

Kenya Airways acting CEO resigns after the airline posts a $124 million first-half loss, with Habil Waswani named interim chief.

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LAM boosts regional air travel with two refurbished Embraer E190 jets

LAM receives two refurbished Embraer E190 jets, boosting Mozambique's regional air travel as the national carrier advances its fleet renewal plan.

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Uganda Airlines orders eight Boeing jets to expand Africa and global routes

Uganda Airlines Boeing order adds eight new jets to expand African and global routes, boosting tourism, trade and connectivity.

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South African billionaire Tshepo Mahloele’s Harith secures approval to acquire FlySafair

Harith acquisition of FlySafair wins approval as Tshepo Mahloele’s fund moves closer to controlling South Africa’s top low-cost airline.

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Mozambique targets aviation boom with $710 million investment by 2045

Mozambique aviation boom gains momentum with a $710 million investment plan to modernize airports and airspace by 2045.

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Ethiopian Airlines boosts African network with new twin Otter jet

Ethiopian Airlines Twin Otter expands remote connectivity, tourism access and regional aviation growth across Africa.

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Kenya Airways plans $1.5 billion capital injection for expansion

Kenya Airways capital injection plan targets $1.5 billion to expand its fleet, boost routes and strengthen Africa aviation growth.

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Zanzibar plans national airline to boost tourism growth    

Zanzibar is exploring a national airline to ease travel access, attract global investors and strengthen tourism growth.

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Africa’s Top 10 Biggest Airports in 2024

Africa’s airports enhance global connectivity, driving tourism, trade, and economic growth with advanced infrastructure and passenger-focused services.

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