Southern Africa Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/southern-africa/ Latest news and insights from the aviation and travel industry in Africa Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:34:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://airspace-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-African-Airspace-Logo-Favicon-01-32x32.png Southern Africa Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/southern-africa/ 32 32 Angola to Host the 53rd AASA Annual General Assembly https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/27/angola-to-host-the-53rd-aasa-annual-general-assembly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=angola-to-host-the-53rd-aasa-annual-general-assembly https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/27/angola-to-host-the-53rd-aasa-annual-general-assembly/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:34:13 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11336 Angola is set to host the 53rd edition of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) Annual General Assembly from October 5 to 8 in its vibrant capital city, Luanda. This prestigious event, co-organized by TAAG Angola Airlines, marks the first time that Angola has been chosen as the host country for this pivotal gathering. [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/27/angola-to-host-the-53rd-aasa-annual-general-assembly/feed/ 0 Falko Delivers Two Embraer E190 Aircraft to Airlink https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/14/falko-delivers-two-embraer-e190-aircraft-to-airlink/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=falko-delivers-two-embraer-e190-aircraft-to-airlink https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/14/falko-delivers-two-embraer-e190-aircraft-to-airlink/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:14:48 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11206 Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko), a prominent player in the aviation industry, has successfully delivered two Embraer E190 aircraft with Manufacturer Serial Numbers (MSNs) 19000147 and 19000150 to Airlink, a leading South African carrier. These aircraft, previously leased by Azul, are now poised to enhance Airlink’s growing fleet and support the airline’s strategic expansion plans. [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/14/falko-delivers-two-embraer-e190-aircraft-to-airlink/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 Fastjet Zimbabwe Expands Flight Frequencies from Bulawayo to Johannesburg for Enhanced Connectivity https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/24/fastjet-zimbabwe-expands-flight-frequencies-from-bulawayo-to-johannesburg-for-enhanced-connectivity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fastjet-zimbabwe-expands-flight-frequencies-from-bulawayo-to-johannesburg-for-enhanced-connectivity https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/24/fastjet-zimbabwe-expands-flight-frequencies-from-bulawayo-to-johannesburg-for-enhanced-connectivity/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:28:22 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10965 In a move to bolster both business and leisure travel, Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced an augmentation of flight frequencies from Bulawayo’s JM Nkomo International Airport to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. With this strategic expansion, the existing daily service between Bulawayo and Johannesburg will transform into a remarkable 12 weekly flights, establishing a comprehensive range [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/24/fastjet-zimbabwe-expands-flight-frequencies-from-bulawayo-to-johannesburg-for-enhanced-connectivity/feed/ 0 New Boards and Leadership Bring Change to Southern Africa’s Aviation Industry https://airspace-africa.com/2023/04/17/new-boards-and-leadership-bring-change-to-southern-africas-aviation-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-boards-and-leadership-bring-change-to-southern-africas-aviation-industry https://airspace-africa.com/2023/04/17/new-boards-and-leadership-bring-change-to-southern-africas-aviation-industry/#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:51:37 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9614 The aviation industry in Southern Africa has been abuzz with the latest developments at South African Airways (SAA) and Air Zimbabwe. In a bid to revive the struggling national airline, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has appointed a new interim board, effective from 15 April 2023, to oversee the operations of SAA until the [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/04/17/new-boards-and-leadership-bring-change-to-southern-africas-aviation-industry/feed/ 0 Eswatini Air Announces Operating Schedule and Launch Phases https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/03/eswatini-air-announces-operating-schedule-and-launch-phases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eswatini-air-announces-operating-schedule-and-launch-phases https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/03/eswatini-air-announces-operating-schedule-and-launch-phases/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2023 07:54:19 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9271 Eswatini Air has announced its planned operating schedule, fares and notice of reservations system going live. The airline’s debut marks the end of a long wait for the commencement date of Eswatini Air flights. The new airline recognizes that this is a brand-new operation, and thus requires caution to ensure a smooth entry in the [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/03/eswatini-air-announces-operating-schedule-and-launch-phases/feed/ 0 South African Airways Announces the Resumption of Flights to Malawi Starting March 2023 https://airspace-africa.com/2023/02/13/south-african-airways-announces-the-resumption-of-flights-to-malawi-starting-march-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-african-airways-announces-the-resumption-of-flights-to-malawi-starting-march-2023 https://airspace-africa.com/2023/02/13/south-african-airways-announces-the-resumption-of-flights-to-malawi-starting-march-2023/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:41:31 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9110 South African Airways (SAA) has announced the resumption of flights between South Africa and Malawi, starting from March 2023. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights on a Johannesburg (JNB) – Blantyre (BLZ) – Lilongwe (LLW) – Johannesburg triangular route, using Airbus A320 aircraft. The flights are scheduled to start on March 16th, 2023, and the [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/02/13/south-african-airways-announces-the-resumption-of-flights-to-malawi-starting-march-2023/feed/ 0 Eswatini Air Set for Takeoff: New National Airline Receives IATA & ICAO Codes, Aims for March 2023 Launch https://airspace-africa.com/2023/02/10/eswatini-air-set-for-takeoff-new-national-airline-receives-iata-icao-codes-aims-for-march-2023-launch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eswatini-air-set-for-takeoff-new-national-airline-receives-iata-icao-codes-aims-for-march-2023-launch https://airspace-africa.com/2023/02/10/eswatini-air-set-for-takeoff-new-national-airline-receives-iata-icao-codes-aims-for-march-2023-launch/#respond Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:50:37 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9083 The Kingdom of Eswatini’s new national airline, Eswatini Air, has taken a big step towards its launch of operations after being granted an Air Operator’s Certificate. The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC), the operator of Eswatini Air, has been working tirelessly to secure the necessary documentation to operate flights to its first destinations, which [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/02/10/eswatini-air-set-for-takeoff-new-national-airline-receives-iata-icao-codes-aims-for-march-2023-launch/feed/ 0 Eswatini Air granted Air Operator’s Certificate, prepares for launch of regional flights in southern Africa https://airspace-africa.com/2023/01/11/eswatini-air-granted-air-operators-certificate-prepares-for-launch-of-regional-flights-in-southern-africa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eswatini-air-granted-air-operators-certificate-prepares-for-launch-of-regional-flights-in-southern-africa https://airspace-africa.com/2023/01/11/eswatini-air-granted-air-operators-certificate-prepares-for-launch-of-regional-flights-in-southern-africa/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:34:44 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=8841 The Kingdom of Eswatini’s new national airline, Eswatini Air, has been granted an Air Operator’s Certificate, paving the way for its launch of operations. The airline had initially planned to begin operations in the first half of 2022, and is  yet to announce fares or a flight schedule. The Managing Director of Eswatini Air, Qiniso [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/01/11/eswatini-air-granted-air-operators-certificate-prepares-for-launch-of-regional-flights-in-southern-africa/feed/ 0 Airbus Deploys airBaltic A220-300 on Marketing Flight to Luanda https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/07/airbus-deploys-airbaltic-a220-300-on-marketing-flight-to-luanda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airbus-deploys-airbaltic-a220-300-on-marketing-flight-to-luanda https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/07/airbus-deploys-airbaltic-a220-300-on-marketing-flight-to-luanda/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:05:09 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=8582 Airbus presented an airBaltic Airbus A220-300 on a demonstration flight to TAAG – Linhas Aéreas de Angola this Tuesday, December 6th, in Luanda. The model is expected to be integrated into the fleet of the flag carrier of the Republic of Angola from August 2023 and will thus receive six units over the next two [...]

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