Flight landings in Kenya’s airports increased by 38% to 62,000 in 2022 which was only 13% shy of the pre-Covid-19 performance according to the Tourism Research Institute Kenya. Of Kenya’s busiest airports Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi registered a flight landings growth of 44%, Moi International Airport (MIA) Mombasa registered growth of 33%,…
Month: February 2023
Ethiopian Airlines to Handle Travel & Hospitality Needs of IGAD
Ethiopian Airlines and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU was signed with the purpose of providing a framework on the provision of Ethiopian Airlines products and services to IGAD. Per the MoU, Ethiopian Airlines will also provide hospitability services to IGAD at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel and assign a dedicated…
Kenya’s Aviation Sector: The Future is Here
By Tabitha Gichuhi As a leading African nation in the tourism sector, Kenya has one of the most vibrant and exciting aviation markets in the continent. The country’s airports, airlines, and services have made tremendous strides in recent years, transforming the industry from a small-scale affair to a major player within the global aviation industry….
JKIA Terminal 2 to be Closed Ahead of Jill Biden’s Visit
The Kenya Airports Authority has announced that Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s Terminal 2 will be closed on Friday, February 24th from 1100HRS to 1700HRS to facilitate VVIP movement after directions from security and the ministry of foreign affairs. The airport will also be closed on Sunday, February 26th from 0600HRS to1800HRS with both aircraft…
Entebbe Airport Shows Post COVID19 Recovery in Passenger & Cargo Numbers
Entebbe International Airport saw an increase in passenger numbers recording 149,375 passengers in January 2023 (72,934 arriving and 76,441 departing passengers), an average of 4,818 per day, compared to a total of 110,547 pax in the same period of January 2022 according to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Spokesman Vianney Luggya. In Dec 2022 UCAA indicates…
Madagascar Airlines Reduces Longhaul flights from/to Europe During Low Season
Madagascar Airlines has announced that in order to optimize its flight program and better serve its passengers during this low season period, a reduction in the frequency of long-haul flights to/from Europe is planned from until the end of March 2023. This include the Monday flight linking Paris-Antananarivo as well as the Wednesday flight linking…
Air Cargo Africa Kicks Off Tomorrow in Johannesburg
One of the most anticipated trade shows for the global industry, air cargo Africa has cemented its leadership position over the past few years by attracting some of the most influential companies and professionals to the show. At a time when the African aviation industry, both for passenger and freight movement, is witnessing a massive surge in terms…
Flights Cancelled in Mauritius as Tropical Cyclone Freddy’s Level Raised to Three
The Government of Mauritius advised that tropical cyclone Freddy’s Level three will be raised in Mauritius on 20th of February 2023. Other than cancellation of all flights the Island will also be closing its securities exchange today. In a statement dated 19th February national carrier Air Mauritius said it had cancelled all flights to and…
Emirates Boosts Operations to Cairo Starting October
Emirates has announced that it will boost its operations to and from Cairo to 28 weekly flights, effective 29 October, 2023. The additional flights provide more options for customers to connect to Dubai and beyond with enhanced schedules and the opportunity to enjoy more of the Emirates A380’s signature experience. The operational boost will see…
First Aerospace African Forum Held in Morocco
The first Aerospace Africa Forum under the theme Sustainable Mobility was held in Casablanca, Morocco last week to discuss challenges facing the industry including recovery of air transport in a post covid world. As part of the CEOs round tables, Abdelhamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc, Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, Yvonne Makolo, CEO of…