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TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Flight with Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Expands Cargo Capacity

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:30:10 +0000

TAAG Angola Airlines is taking major strides to enhance both its passenger and cargo services. The national airline of Angola has revealed plans to modernize its fleet with the addition of Boeing 787 Dreamliners while also introducing a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) to cater to its cargo business. The airline will acquire four Boeing [...]

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Air Tanzania Welcomes First Boeing 737 MAX 9 to Its Fleet

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:35:18 +0000

Tanzanian national carrier, Air Tanzania, has ushered in a new era of aviation by introducing its first Boeing 737 MAX 9 on October 3rd. The airline also becomes the first operator of this aircraft type in Africa. The delivery of this Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the first of two ordered by the airline. The [...]

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Overland Airways Expands Fleet with Arrival of First Embraer E175

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 07:19:19 +0000

Nigerian regional airline Overland Airways has recently welcomed a significant addition to its fleet with the delivery of its first Embraer E175 E-Jet. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era for the twenty-year-old airline, based in West Africa, and reaffirms its commitment to serving the region’s aviation needs. Overland Airways, affiliated with the [...]

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Air Peace Enhances Fleet with Five New Embraer E175s

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:39:37 +0000

Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, has taken a significant stride towards expanding and renewing its fleet. During the Aviation Africa Summit in Nigeria, the airline announced a firm order for five Embraer E175 aircraft, solidifying its commitment to modernizing its fleet. This strategic decision aligns with Air Peace’s long-term strategy to become the operator [...]

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Airlink Expands Fleet with Lease of Three Embraer E195 Aircraft from AerCap

admin — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:28:33 +0000

Airlink, the largest regional airline in Southern Africa, has announced a lease agreement with AerCap Holdings for three used Embraer E195-E1 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s growth strategy. The first aircraft was delivered in March, while the remaining two are scheduled to join Airlink’s fleet in July 2023. Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial [...]

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Air Mauritius Expands Fleet with Order of Three A350 Aircraft

admin — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:02:35 +0000

Air Mauritius, the national carrier of Mauritius, has announced its order for three Airbus A350 aircraft to bolster its network expansion plans in Europe and South Asia. This order will bring Air Mauritius’ A350 fleet to a total of seven, further solidifying the airline’s commitment to modernizing its long-haul fleet. With an existing fleet of [...]

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TAAG Angola Airlines Leases Four Airbus A220-300 Aircraft to Enhance Fleet and Expand Connectivity

admin — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:52:24 +0000

During the first day of the Paris Air Show, TAAG Angola Airlines made an exciting announcement, revealing its long-term lease agreement with Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) for four new Airbus A220-300 aircraft. These state-of-the-art aircraft, which will be delivered to TAAG in 2025, signify a significant step in the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion [...]

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Air Tanzania Receives Africa’s First Production 767F, Boosting Cargo Capabilities

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:34:56 +0000

Boeing and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first-ever 767-300 Freighter. This momentous occasion marks the arrival of Africa’s first production 767F and signals a major boost to Air Tanzania’s cargo operations, allowing the carrier to meet the increasing demand in the country’s burgeoning import and export market. The aircraft arrived today [...]

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Proflight Zambia Welcomes First Boeing 737, Marking a Milestone in its History

admin — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:20:15 +0000

Proflight Zambia, the Zambian airline, is celebrating a significant milestone as it welcomes its first Boeing 737-500, a 126-seat aircraft that represents a major advancement for the company. The introduction of the Boeing 737 enhances Proflight’s ability to serve its expanding customer base with increased comfort, reliability, and efficiency. The new Boeing 737 features six [...]

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ASKY Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft

admin — Mon, 22 May 2023 11:45:25 +0000

AerCap Holdings, the leading global aircraft leasing company, has announced the signing of lease agreements with Africa’s ASKY, for two used Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. ASKY, headquartered in Togo, is set to receive the aircraft between June and August 2023. The announcement ceremony, attended by prominent figures in the aviation industry, including ASKY’s CEO Esayas [...]

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