African Airlines Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/african-airlines/ Latest news and insights from the aviation and travel industry in Africa Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:33:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://airspace-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-African-Airspace-Logo-Favicon-01-32x32.png African Airlines Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/african-airlines/ 32 32 Madagascar Airlines Adapts Strategy Amidst Challenges, Cancels Embraer E190-E2 Order https://airspace-africa.com/2023/11/08/madagascar-airlines-adapts-strategy-amidst-challenges-cancels-embraer-e190-e2-order/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=madagascar-airlines-adapts-strategy-amidst-challenges-cancels-embraer-e190-e2-order https://airspace-africa.com/2023/11/08/madagascar-airlines-adapts-strategy-amidst-challenges-cancels-embraer-e190-e2-order/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:33:45 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11614 Madagascar Airlines, previously known as Air Madagascar, is undertaking strategic transformations in response to economic pressures, marking a crucial moment as CEO Thierry de Bailleul unveils a new business plan designed to restore profitability within a two-year timeframe. Central to this repositioning is a pivotal shift that includes the temporary suspension of international flights and [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/11/08/madagascar-airlines-adapts-strategy-amidst-challenges-cancels-embraer-e190-e2-order/feed/ 0 AFRAA’s Secretary General, Discusses African Aviation Recovery, Blocked Funds, and Priorities for Transformation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/16/afraas-secretary-general-discusses-african-aviation-recovery-blocked-funds-and-priorities-for-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afraas-secretary-general-discusses-african-aviation-recovery-blocked-funds-and-priorities-for-transformation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/16/afraas-secretary-general-discusses-african-aviation-recovery-blocked-funds-and-priorities-for-transformation/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:55:26 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11457 The African aviation landscape has witnessed a remarkable journey of recovery and transformation in recent years. As the world grappled with the challenges imposed by the global pandemic, the African continent’s aviation industry has faced its own unique set of obstacles. In this dynamic and evolving environment, we explore insights gleaned from an exclusive interview [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/16/afraas-secretary-general-discusses-african-aviation-recovery-blocked-funds-and-priorities-for-transformation/feed/ 0 Kenya Airways Wins Top prize in two categories in this year’s Sky Team Alliance ‘Sustainable Flight Challenge’ https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/10/kenya-airways-wins-top-prize-in-two-categories-in-this-years-sky-team-alliance-sustainable-flight-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenya-airways-wins-top-prize-in-two-categories-in-this-years-sky-team-alliance-sustainable-flight-challenge https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/10/kenya-airways-wins-top-prize-in-two-categories-in-this-years-sky-team-alliance-sustainable-flight-challenge/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:21:26 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11439 Kenya’s national carrier, has earned two awards, ‘Best Innovation’ and ‘Most Impactful Breakthrough,’ for its pioneering use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on long-haul flights from Africa to Europe. The accolades were presented at the 2023 Sustainable Flight Challenge Awards ceremony held at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on October 3, 2023. [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/10/kenya-airways-wins-top-prize-in-two-categories-in-this-years-sky-team-alliance-sustainable-flight-challenge/feed/ 0 Royal Air Maroc and Air Senegal Forge Strategic Partnership https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/28/royal-air-maroc-and-air-senegal-forge-strategic-partnership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=royal-air-maroc-and-air-senegal-forge-strategic-partnership https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/28/royal-air-maroc-and-air-senegal-forge-strategic-partnership/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:07:02 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11339 Royal Air Maroc and Air Senegal inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Royal Air Maroc’s headquarters in Casablanca on September 28, 2023, marking the initiation of a strategic partnership between the two prominent African carriers. This strategic alliance aims to strengthen cooperation between the two airlines, fostering economic, social, and cultural exchanges between Morocco [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/28/royal-air-maroc-and-air-senegal-forge-strategic-partnership/feed/ 0 TAAG Angola Airlines Celebrates 85th Anniversary https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/13/taag-angola-airlines-celebrates-85th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taag-angola-airlines-celebrates-85th-anniversary https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/13/taag-angola-airlines-celebrates-85th-anniversary/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:22:36 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11190 TAAG Angola Airlines is celebrating 85 years of flying. As a result, the airline revealed its new state-of-the-art head office to stakeholders located in the “One Metropolis” building in Luanda’s vibrant Talatona district. The grand unveiling and anniversary celebrations were honored by the presence of Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu, Angola’s Minister of Transport, who was warmly [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/13/taag-angola-airlines-celebrates-85th-anniversary/feed/ 0 Exploring the Cultural Tapestry: African Airlines’ Naming Traditions for Their Aircraft   https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/19/exploring-the-cultural-tapestry-african-airlines-naming-traditions-for-their-aircraft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exploring-the-cultural-tapestry-african-airlines-naming-traditions-for-their-aircraft https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/19/exploring-the-cultural-tapestry-african-airlines-naming-traditions-for-their-aircraft/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:16:10 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10703 No two aircraft are alike, and for some African airlines, individualizing each airplane goes beyond registration numbers and manufacturing details. The names given to aircraft reflect a rich tapestry of African culture, celebrating landmarks, historical figures, wildlife, and more. Individual aircraft and special liveries like South African Airways “2012 Olympic Athletes” jet will not be [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/19/exploring-the-cultural-tapestry-african-airlines-naming-traditions-for-their-aircraft/feed/ 0 African Airlines Raise Concerns over Expensive Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/22/african-airlines-raise-concerns-over-expensive-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=african-airlines-raise-concerns-over-expensive-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/22/african-airlines-raise-concerns-over-expensive-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:41:10 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10427 The aviation industry is increasingly recognizing the importance of adopting sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental impact. In a thought-provoking panel discussion, industry leaders at a recently concluded AviaDev Africa event in Nairobi shed light on the challenges faced by African airlines in adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The panelists stressed the urgent need to [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/22/african-airlines-raise-concerns-over-expensive-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf/feed/ 0 Ethiopian Airlines and Royal Air Maroc Shine at Skytrax 2023 Airline Awards https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/22/ethiopian-airlines-and-royal-air-maroc-shine-at-skytrax-2023-airline-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ethiopian-airlines-and-royal-air-maroc-shine-at-skytrax-2023-airline-awards https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/22/ethiopian-airlines-and-royal-air-maroc-shine-at-skytrax-2023-airline-awards/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:04:35 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10417 Travelling within Africa can present its own unique challenges, but exceptional airlines that prioritize comfort, efficiency, and outstanding service can make all the difference. Recognizing the importance of outstanding air carriers, Skytrax, the renowned airline rating site, has been hosting the World Airline Awards since 1999. On June 20, 2023, the prestigious ceremony took place [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/22/ethiopian-airlines-and-royal-air-maroc-shine-at-skytrax-2023-airline-awards/feed/ 0 Paris Air Show 2023: Strong Orders Reflect Optimism and Decarbonization Efforts https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/21/paris-air-show-2023-strong-orders-reflect-optimism-and-decarbonization-efforts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paris-air-show-2023-strong-orders-reflect-optimism-and-decarbonization-efforts https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/21/paris-air-show-2023-strong-orders-reflect-optimism-and-decarbonization-efforts/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:59:43 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10409 The Paris Air Show 2023 has been a platform for aircraft manufacturers to showcase their latest innovations and secure substantial orders, signaling a resurgence in the aviation industry. With a promising outlook for global air travel and a focus on decarbonization, the event has seen significant developments that reflect industry optimism and environmental responsibility. Boeing [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/21/paris-air-show-2023-strong-orders-reflect-optimism-and-decarbonization-efforts/feed/ 0 Focus Africa: Driving the Development of African Aviation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/07/focus-africa-driving-the-development-of-african-aviation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=focus-africa-driving-the-development-of-african-aviation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/07/focus-africa-driving-the-development-of-african-aviation/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:21:20 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10224 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of African aviation by organizing a forum called Focus Africa. This forum, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa from June 20 to 21, 2023, aims to bridge the gap between Africa’s population and its air transport activities. With the participation of [...]

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