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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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Embraer’s Impressive Quarter: Robust Growth in Commercial and Executive Aviation Deliveries

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 06:38:20 +0000

Embraer, has seen an upsurge in its delivery statistics for the third quarter of 2023. With a notable 30% increase in total aircraft deliveries compared to the same period last year, the company’s commercial aviation sector experienced an outstanding 50% surge. The momentum continued in the executive aviation domain, witnessing a commendable 22% rise. The [...]

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RwandAir Expands Fleet with Seventh Boeing 737 Aircraft

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:45:42 +0000

RwandAir is celebrating the arrival of its seventh Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registered as 9XR-WY. The Boeing 737-800, bearing the registration 9XR-WY, is a fourteen-year-old airframe equipped with two CFMI engines. Previously, it served with BBAM from December 2020 until May 2023. Now, it is poised to become a vital part of the RwandAir fleet, calling [...]

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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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South African Airways Expands Operations with Leased Boeing 737s and New Abidjan Route

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:53:55 +0000

South African Airways (SAA) is making headlines with significant developments in its efforts to rebuild and expand its operations. The airline, which has been on a path to recovery, is set to enhance its services with the leasing of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Sun Express and the introduction of a new route to Abidjan, [...]

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Fly2Sky Airlines and United Nigeria Airlines Forge Strategic ACMI Partnership

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:26:04 +0000

Fly2Sky Airlines has recently formalized an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) partnership with United Nigeria Airlines. This operational agreement is scheduled to commence from mid-October and extend until March 31, 2024. Under the short-term ACMI agreement, Fly2Sky will station one Airbus A320 aircraft, registered LZ-FSA, within Nigeria to support domestic and regional route services, [...]

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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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Navigating the Skies: Decoding East Africa’s Air Travel Metrics

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:54:24 +0000

East Africa, a region known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and economic potential, has been steadily fostering regional integration through the East African Community (EAC). Beyond its picturesque beauty and cultural diversity, East Africa is also a hub of aviation activity. The analysis company Aerotrail provides Airspace Africa with the comprehensive analysis of airline [...]

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South African Airways Expands Fleet and Gains Approval for Brazilian Operations

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:19:13 +0000

In line with their vision to enhance their operational capacity and routes, South African Airways (SAA) has welcomed an additional Airbus A330-300, the airline reports. The aircraft is registered as ZS-SXI, however, the airline did not mention where the plane came from. The current fleet of South African Airways stands at a total of six [...]

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Ilyushin Il-76 Cargo Plane Possibly Tied to Wagner Group Crashes in Mali

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 14:42:06 +0000

An Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft has met a tragic fate at Gao Airport in Mali. The aircraft, registered as EW-412TH, had arrived from Minsk, Belarus, the previous day with a scheduled departure to Istanbul, Turkey today. This incident has sparked intense speculation and raised questions about its true ownership and purpose. Malian Army or Wagner PMC? [...]

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