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Air Congo Takes Off Regionally with Five New International Routes

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:59 +0000

Air Congo, the newly established flag carrier of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has announced a significant expansion of its route network, marking a major milestone in its evolution from a domestic operator to a regional player in Africa’s aviation landscape. The airline, which commenced operations in December 2024 with domestic flights out [...]

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Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026

admin — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:40:41 +0000

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist. Highlights include: Airlines are expected to achieve a combined total net profit of $41 billion in 2026 (up from $39.5 billion in 2025). While this would set a new record, [...]

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TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways ink Codeshare Agreement

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:35:38 +0000

TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways have announced a strategic codeshare agreement to enhance regional and intercontinental connectivity. This partnership strengthens the networks of both airlines, leveraging Luanda, Johannesburg, and Cape Town as key hubs for seamless travel across Africa and beyond. The codeshare agreement will enable both airlines to expand their networks by [...]

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Rwanda Strengthens Global Aviation Footprint as Parliament Ratifies 12 New Air Service Agreements

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:16:37 +0000

Rwanda’s Chamber of Deputies has approved twelve new air service agreements designed to expand RwandAir’s international and regional reach. The agreements, signed between 2022 and 2024, cover partnerships with Eswatini, Guinea, Georgia, Canada, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Oman, Poland, Suriname, France, and Zimbabwe. This legislative greenlight marks another key step in Rwanda’s effort to position itself [...]

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RwandAir adds two Boeing 737-800 Aircraft to Strengthen Operations

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:39:50 +0000

RwandAir has received two Boeing 737-800 aircraft this month, one of which is already in operation. Additionally, newly serviced aircraft are returning to operations, and a third aircraft is expected in Q4 of this year. These added aircraft will significantly enhance service and operations, thereby reducing delays and cancellations. In recent months, RwandAir has experienced [...]

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Kenya Airways Seeks $500 Million Capital Boost After Swinging Back to Loss

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:56:57 +0000

Kenya Airways is planning to raise at least $500 million in fresh capital by the first quarter of 2026 to support fleet expansion and improvements, following a sharp reversal into losses during the first half of this year. The airline reported a pretax loss of KSh 12.17 billion ($94 million) for the first six months [...]

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Air Mauritius Seeks to Renegotiate Airbus A350 Order Amid Strategic Reassessment

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:37:17 +0000

Air Mauritius is moving to renegotiate its 2023 order for three Airbus A350-900s, citing a reassessment of its financial and operational strategy. The airline, which already operates four of the long-haul widebodies, says additional units may no longer align with its long-term growth plans. Air Mauritius currently operates a fleet of 12 aircraft with an [...]

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Airlink Considers Halting Ticket Sales in Mozambique Amid Rising Airline Funds Crisis

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:11:41 +0000

South African regional carrier Airlink, one of the main airlines serving Mozambique, has considered suspending the sale of tickets in the country as the airline struggles to repatriate revenues earned locally. The move would highlight the escalating crisis of blocked airline funds across Africa, which is threatening the sustainability of air connectivity in key markets. [...]

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EGYPTAIR to Relocate to New York-JFK’s New Terminal One in 2026

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:58:23 +0000

EGYPTAIR has announced that it will move its U.S. operations to the highly anticipated New Terminal One at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 2026, marking a strategic milestone in the carrier’s North American growth plan. The relocation will see the airline operate its daily nonstop flights from Cairo to New York [...]

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Air Côte d’Ivoire Gears Up for European Take-Off with First A330neo

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:46:11 +0000

Air Côte d’Ivoire is on the brink of a pivotal transformation with its entry into the long-haul market anchored by the imminent arrival of its first Airbus A330-900neo. Slated for delivery at the end of August, the aircraft’s successful maiden flight earlier this month confirms that Abidjan’s ambition to launch direct service to Paris is [...]

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