The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties. Full-year demand reached a level just slightly below 2022 and 2019. Global full-year demand in 2023, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was down 1.9%…
Month: January 2024
RwandAir Latest Airline in Africa to Sign IATA Safety Leadership Charter
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that RwandAir has become the latest signatory in Africa to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter. The Charter is aimed at strengthening organizational safety culture, which is an area of focus in IATA’s Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP), under Focus Africa. “At RwandAir, safety is not just a priority but a…
Kenya Airways Celebrates 47 Years with Discounts for Customers
Kenya Airways is marking its 47th anniversary by offering customers 15 per cent discount on tickets to various destinations across its network. Since its inaugural flight in February 1977, the airline has undergone a remarkable evolution, transcending humble beginnings to emerge as a prominent player in African aviation. From its strategic hub at the Jomo…
Kenya Association of Air Operators Signs MoU with International Strategic Partners
The Kenya Association of Air Operators Signs MoU with International Strategic Partners geared towards enhancing the sustainability of the aviation industry by signing an MoU with International Strategic Partners(ISP). Speaking during the signing by the International Strategic Partners CEO Josh Pelletier, and Liz Aluvanze, Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) CEO termed high fuel costs as…
Airlink Confirms Runway Excursion at Pemba
Airlink confirms to one of its aircraft was involved in a wet runway excursion upon landing at Pemba in Mozambique this afternoon. The Embraer 135 Regional Jet, registration ZS-SJX, operating as flight 4Z 204 from Johannesburg, had 32 passengers and three crew onboard. Everyone onboard disembarked from the aircraft through the main front entrance. At…
flydubai launches flights to Mombasa in Kenya
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its operations to Mombasa in Kenya on 17 January. With the start of the four-times weekly service to Mombasa, flydubai grows its network in Africa to 12 destinations in 11 countries. The inaugural flight FZ 1289 from Dubai International (DXB) was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute upon landing at…
Airlink to re-start Durban – Bloemfontein flights
Airlink will begin operating direct flights between Durban and Bloemfontein from 26 February 2024. The service is part of Airlink’s strategy to expand its network of flights from Durban as a third hub with Bloemfontein joining Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Mbombela (Nelspruit) and Harare as directly-served destinations. Airlink’s morning flights on the route will operate Monday to Friday…
ATR and Air Algérie Sign first Digital Maintenance Documentation package
Largest public Algerian carrier Air Algérie and world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, today announced the signature of the first Digital Maintenance Documentation package to further strengthen the airline’s maintenance documentation system and optimise the maintenance and engineering operations for its fleet of 15 ATR aircraft. A new service provided by ATR to its operators, this three-year…
AirPeace to Commence Flights into Abidjan and Cotonou
Air Peace is set for the launch of scheduled flights into Abidjan in the ivory Coast and Cotonou in Cameroun starting January 22, 2024. The Nigerian airline says the expansion is another testament to our drive to connect the whole of Africa and facilitate economic prosperity in the region. The new routes add into routes…
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services Adds Casablanca as Its 35th Freighter Destination in Africa
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, commences a freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco as of today, January 09, 2024, marking 35 in its number of freighter destinations served in Africa. Regarding the launch of the freighter service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to announce the…