Ethiopian Airlines Group (ET) has partnered with MailAmericas (MA), a private postal operator and gold member of the consultive committee for the Universal Postal Union, to develop competitive cross border ecommerce services within Africa and the Middle East using Addis Ababa as a hub. According to this partnership, Ethiopian Airlines will offer air transport service…
Month: January 2023
Kenya Airways Celebrates 46th Anniversary
Kenya’s national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) which first took to the skies on 22nd January 1977 has announced a special fare discount of 30% on all tickets as an appreciation to its customers for their support and loyalty. Kenya Airways’ Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, Julius Thairu, said; “It gives us great pride andjoy to…
Kenya Airways Reports Availability of its Aircraft is Improving as Aircraft Components Supply Continues
Kenya Airways has reported that its availability of our aircraft is improving as it continues to recover its aircraft on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as and when the company receives the parts. This follows an earlier announcement where the airline warned that it had experienced delays in its getting its aircraft that are undergoing scheduled…
Ethiopian Airlines Adds Atlanta to its Network
Ethiopian Airlines has announce that it has finalized all preparations to commence a new service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Atlanta, USA. Ethiopian will operate a four times weekly flight to Atlanta (ATL) starting from 16 May 2023. Commenting on the launch of the new flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We…
AFRAA, IATA Take Stock on AFRAA-IATA Annual Action Plan
Africa Airlines Association AFRAA Secretary General Abder Berthe has met the newly appointed IATA Regional Director External Affairs & Sustainability Africa Somas Appavou to take stock of progress on AFRAA-IATA annual action plan. The meeting was opportune to set the pace for IATA’s 2023 focus on Africa. The areas of priority for the two Associations’…
Uganda Airlines Flight Forced to Land After Bird Strike at Entebbe
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has reported that Uganda Airlines flight number UR-710 experienced a bird strike at 1648 hours, shortly after take-off from Entebbe to Johannesburg on January 16, 2023 before it returned and landed safely at 1823 hours. The flight later took-off at 1953 hours and returned safely this morning at 0502 hours….
Car-Hijacking Incident Claims Life at King Shaka Durban Airport
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that a car-hijack incident took place near the King Shaka International Airport precinct last night (17 January) at around 23h00. According to ACSA armed men hijacked a vehicle driven by the contracted security company after opening fire on the security guards, fatally injuring one. Initial information received confirms…
ISASO/ICAO-ESAF Aerodrome Certification Workshop Kicks off in South Africa
The iSASO/ICAO-ESAF Aerodrome Certification Workshop kicked off today (16 January 2023) in Midrand, South Africa bringing together delegates from the South African region. The iSASO/ICAO – ESAF Aerodrome Certification Workshop hosted in South Africa is on course until 20 January 2023 and covers among other aviation aspects, aerodrome certification procedures, and aerodrome risk analysis among…
Kenya Hosts Capacity Building for CO2 Mitigation from International Aviation in Africa & the Caribbean
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority through its Director General Emile Arao has presided over the opening of a 3-day capacity building for CO2 mitigation from international aviation in Africa and the Caribbean. The event will highlight the opportunities for accreditation bodies offering validation and verification according to ISO standards and Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Niger Civil Aviation Authority Hold Joint Training
Delegates from the Niger Civil Aviation Authority have begun a 3-week on-the-job training with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Flight Operations and Airworthiness department with a session led by Capt. Mary Kai, Manager Flight Operations, and Ms. Mary Keter, Manager Air Worthiness. The training is part of the relationship-building efforts between Kenya Civil Aviation Authority…