Following Wednesday’s staff strike involving unionisable staff from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and Kenya Airways (KQ) which was called off the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) having disrupted hundreds of flights the Kenya government has come out to quell public anger in what Kenyans have called the auctioning of a strategic public asset. While…
Phoenix Aviation adds Citation Sovereign C680 to its fleet
Nairobi based Phoenix Aviation has introduced the Citation Sovereign C680 as its latest addition to its fleet, . “5Y-PAB is not just a jet, it is our dedication and commitment to our clients in ensuring that we deliver unparalleled luxury and convenience, whether they are travelling for business or leisure.” Phoenix Aviation which says it…
VistaJet Connects China-Africa Business Ties, Propelling Cross-Continental Commerce
VistaJet brought business leaders, heads of state and governments together at one of the world’s largest forums in the 9th Forum of China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The FOCAC summit, which meets once every 3 years alternating between China and Africa, aims to expand and deepen the China-Africa cooperation and…
Operations Paralysed at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Following Workers Strike
Operations at Kenya’s busiest airport the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi have grinded to a halt following the commencement of a workers strike by the unionisable employees of the national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) and the airports operator Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) at midnight 11th September 2024. According to the Kenya Aviation Workers…
AFRAA, EgyptAir Strengthen Collaboration on Aviation Training
At the occasion of the Egypt International Air Show at El Alamein in Egypt, AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on training that will facilitate a framework of collaboration between AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy to achieve common objectives on training of aviation professionals across the African continent. The collaboration…
Selim Bouri Joins SITA to head Middle East & Africa Region
SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has appointed Selim Bouri as President of the Middle East and Africa region. Selim is a seasoned leader in aviation, secure communications, and technology. He has held several high-profile roles during an illustrious career in the global aerospace, telecommunications, and security sector, including…
Emirates touches down for the first time in Antananarivo, Madagascar
The arrival of EK707 was celebrated with a water canon salute at Ivato International Airport, followed by an exclusive event for VIPs, government officials, industry guests, and media. His Excellency, Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and the First Lady greeted the Emirates delegation, led by Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial…
Somalia Civil Aviation Authority Briefly Halts Kenya Airways Flight from Departing Mogadishu Airport
The Somalia Civil Aviation Authority yesterday stopped a Kenya airways flight from taking off at Mogadishu Aden Adde airport as it gave the airline 48 hours to respond to allegations of discrimination against Somali passengers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. According to a letter from the Somali authority to the Kenyan…
Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights to Asmara
Ethiopian Airlines has in a statement reported that it regrets to inform its valued customers travelling to/from Asmara that it has suspended its flights to Asmara effective September 3, 2024, due to very difficult operating conditions it has encountered in Eritrea that are beyond its control. Ethiopian Airlines says it shall do all possible to…
Ethiopian Airlines to Add Dhaka, Bangladesh, to its Expanding Global Network
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the commencement of its new six weekly flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, starting November 1, 2024. The new service will be operated with the state-of-the-art Boeing B787 Dreamliner, offering passengers a comfortable and seamless travel experience. This new route will further strengthen Ethiopian’s presence in South Asia, providing convenient connections between Bangladesh…