RwandAir has signed a major new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines as it continues to expand its global reach. The new codeshare partnership will offer the African airline’s customers greater travel choices and seamless connection opportunities in both Kigali and Istanbul. RwandAir customers travelling from Africa can now enjoy easy access to Turkish Airlines’ extensive…
Month: April 2023
Kenya Celebrates Taifa-1 Satellite Successful Launch
The Kenya Space Agency has reported that the Falcon-9 rocket lifted off at 09:48 a.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California with 51 satellites onboard, including Kenya’s Taifa-1 satellite. Taifa-1 satellite was successfully deployed in orbit at 10:52a.m. EAT. The first three launch attempts of the Transport 7 mission were called off due to…
RwandAir Launches New Direct Flights to Paris
Now customers can fly with RwandAir on the only direct service between Rwanda and France as the airline accelerates its ambitious growth strategy and adds a 25th destination to its route map. The new flights to the ‘City of Light’, will operate three times a week, giving customers easy access to one of Europe’s most…
Madagascar Airlines obtains its Air Transport Certificate & Operating License, officially becomes the National Malagasy Company
Madagascar Airlines has obtained its Air Transport Certificate (CTA) as well as its operating license and officially becomes the National Malagasy Company. National Company After having gone through the five mandatory phases in terms of regulations, safety and security launched nearly a year ago, Madagascar Airlines obtained from the Malagasy Civil Aviation Authority of Madagascar,…
11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention Set for May in Ethiopia
In light of Africa’s vast landmass, its population accounting for 16% of the world population, and its low share of global trade of 2%, the continent is an excellent opportunity to develop air transport. However, as a market, Africa’s share over several decades has remained stagnant at less than 3% of the world market –…
Kenya Airways Reroutes Flights through Sudan, Cancels Flights to Khartoum
Following the ongoing unrest in Sudan, Kenya Airwatys reports that the Sudanese Civil Aviation authorities have banned flights through their airspace. Kenya Airways says this has led to the airline adjusting the schedules for its flights to and from Europe by approximately 1 hour to cater for the rerouting of these flights. All our flights…
Aero Africa Expands its Operations in China and the U.A.E
Aero Africa group expands its operations in China and the U.A.E by launching a new sea-air combined transport product from Asia to 70 African destinations via Dubai. The new SAS product (Sea Air Solution) provides specific benefits to regional economies, airlines, airports, seaports, shipping companies, forwarders, importers, and exporters, while its Dubai hub is highly…
Air Travel, Cargo Growth Continues in February – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results. Total traffic in February 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 55.5% compared to February 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.9% of February 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for February rose 25.2% compared to the…
IATA’s “Focus Africa” to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. “Africa accounts for 18% of the global population, but just…
Traffic Carried by African Airlines in March Almost at Pre-Covid Levels – AFRAA
In March, the traffic carried by African airlines reached 94.8% of the full year 2019 level. Domestic market share was at 37%, intra-Africa at 31% and intercontinental at 32%. AFRAA estimates that by end 2023, total passengers carried by African airlines will reach 85 million, this being about 10 million short of the full year…