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Airbus Achieves Record Deliveries, A321 Neo Dominates Market

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:23:24 +0000

European manufacturer Airbus reached 559 aircraft deliveries by October 2023, marking a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The notable surge is attributed to successful deliveries of the A321neo and A220-300 models, positioning the company well to achieve its goal of 720 commercial jets by December. A321 Neo Soars as Airbus Money-Maker The star of [...]

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Boeing Forecasts Quadrupled Intra-African Air Traffic Over the Next Two Decades

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:55:09 +0000

Boeing, a leading aerospace company, has unveiled its projection for Africa’s aviation sector. According to the recently released 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), Boeing anticipates a quadrupling of intra-African passenger traffic over the next twenty years. This significant growth, among the highest globally, is set to reshape the continent’s aviation landscape, necessitating the addition of [...]

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LATAM Airlines and Airlink Forge Interline Agreement for Enhanced Connectivity

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 27 May 2023 11:27:02 +0000

In an exciting development for travelers, LATAM Airlines Brazil has recently signed a unilateral interline agreement with South Africa’s Airlink. This agreement gives LATAM passengers access to the broader network of Airlink, ensuring passengers have enhanced connectivity and a wider range of travel options. The interline agreement between LATAM and Airlink will come into effect [...]

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Pilot Fatigue? Ethiopian airlines plane misses landing after both pilots fell asleep mid-flight

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 08:22:30 +0000

Africa’s best airline Ethiopian Airlines has found itself in bizarre incidents where two pilots fell asleep, put the plane on autopilot and stopped communication with the air traffic controllers. According to Aviation Herald, Ethiopian B738 with registration ET-AOB was en route at FL370 the pilots reportedly fell asleep as the aircraft continued past the top [...]

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Royal Air Maroc Redirects Flights to Rotterdam airport Amid Schiphol Airport Chaos

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:22:59 +0000

As Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is facing endless chaos, from the lack of an operable workforce to the odd summer cap on all airlines. Moroccan national airline decided to move away from the Dutch main Airport to Rotterdam Airport. The airline issued the following statement on 8 July: “Following the decision of the Amsterdam airport authorities [...]

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Embraer’s EVE UAM Getting Closer to Becoming a Publicly Traded Company

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:18:16 +0000

Embraer is moving closer to divesting its air taxi business Eve Urban Air Mobility (UAM), saying it expects to close the deal on May 6, pending shareholder approval. The deal, which gives Eve a pre-money valuation of around US$2.2 billion, has been in the works at least since June previous year when Zanite confirmed it [...]

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Latest Data Reveals Potential Turning Point in Air Transport Recovery

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:18:59 +0000

Airports Council International (ACI) World has today released the latest data on the impact of COVID-19 on global passenger traffic and the airport business, as the industry embarks on a potential turning point in the recovery of travel. Despite slower than expected recovery and persisting financial challenges, the easing of travel restrictions in key aviation [...]

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Zimbabwean Government approves up to USD 4.1million to recapitalise Air Zimbabwe

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:56:56 +0000

The Zimbabwean government has approved plans to grant up to 1.5 billion Zimbabwean dollars (USD4.1 million) for the recapitalisation of Air Zimbabwe. Disclosed by Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube during his 2022 national budget speech on November 25, the grant will be used towards the acquisition of new aircraft, route expansion, digitalisation, and [...]

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AFRAA Sets Roadmap for Air Transport Development in Africa at 53rd AGA

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:59:39 +0000

Air transport leaders and decision makers set a roadmap for transformation and the economic development of air transport in Africa at the 53rd AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit that has concluded today. The event was held under the patronage of the Government of Angola under the theme: “Flightpath to Africa’s resilient travel ecosystem.” The [...]

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Key Priorities to Sustain Recovery of South Africa’s Air Travel and Tourism Sectors Outlined by IATA

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:37:05 +0000

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the South African government to step up its support for the air transport industry amid the COVID-19 crisis to facilitate the recovery of industries supported by aviation such as travel and tourism and unlock the job opportunities and other economic benefits they provide. Air transport contributed [...]

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