ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has recently completed a 2C heavy maintenance check on a Dassault Falcon 900EX that included additional work, such as removing and reinstalling the wing’s outermost surface and modifying the wing’s dry bay. This major modification which adds a sealed boundary area in the…
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Charter Service with New Boeing 737-800 Business Jet
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the addition of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet, dedicated exclusively to VIP and smaller group charter flights. This new offering reaffirms Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to serving Africa’s investors, business communities, and all travelers seeking a premium charter experience with world-class service. As the leading aviation group in Africa, Ethiopian…
Fastjet Connects Harare to Lusaka with new Flight Sschedule
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, is pleased to announce the introduction of a scheduled flight service from Zimbabwe’s capital city of Harare to Lusaka, Zambia commencing on Wednesday 09 April 2025. The new route will operate three (3) times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fastjet will deploy a 50-seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft for…
SalamAir Launches its Inaugural Flight from Muscat to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, today operated its inaugural flight from Muscat to Nairobi. This significant milestone marks an essential step in SalamAir’s expansion into Africa, offering travelers more opportunities to connect between the Sultanate of Oman and Kenya. The inaugural event at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on March 17, 2025, was under the…
Zela Aviation Announces Mandated ACMI Promotion for XEJet’s Embraer E145 in Nigeria
Zela Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with Nigerian airline XEJet, having been mandated to promote the availability of its Embraer E145 aircraft for ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease. This collaboration aims to provide flexible and reliable leasing solutions to airlines in the region and beyond.
Kenya Airports Authority Signs JKIA Customer Service Charter to Elevate Passenger Experience
In a significant move to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) into a world-class aviation hub, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has signed the JKIA Customer Service Charter. This landmark initiative aims to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and passenger experience at JKIA, aligning with the government’s vision to position Kenya as a leading aviation…
Morocco Airports to Eliminate Double Screening before June 2025
An additional step has just been taken to improve flow at Morocco’s airports. Double screening at the departure and arrival of international passengers, which required travelers to present their passports a second time after affixing the entry stamp, was eliminated this weekend at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport. This development was made possible thanks to the…
Simaero South Africa Expands Training Capabilities with the Addition of an Embraer E190 Full-Flight Simulator
Simaero has announced the relocation of a modern Embraer E190 Full-Flight Simulator from the China Southern Airlines training center to its Johannesburg facility. This expansion—following the recent relocation of a Bombardier CRJ 200/700 simulator—reinforces Simaero’s position as a leading aviation training provider in Africa, meeting the region’s growing demand for advanced pilot training solutions. The…
Ethiopian Airlines & Etihad Launch Strategic Joint Venture, New Flights Between Addis Ababa & Abu Dhabi
The national airlines of the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia have joined forces in a landmark Joint Venture that will transform connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Signed today at Ethiopian Airlines’ headquarters in Addis Ababa, this strategic partnership also includes a codeshare arrangement, unlocking greater travel opportunities for passengers across both networks….
Safarilink Adds New Cessna C208B-EX to its Fleet
Safarilink has announced the landing of its new Cessna C208B-EX to its Fleet , 5Y-SLR. the addition brings us up to 11 planes strong, including 4 of our trusty Dash- 8s. The Cessna C208B-EX embarked on an incredible journey from Wichita, KS, making stops in Rochester, IN; Bangor, ME; Goose Bay, NL; Narsarsuaq, GL; Keflavik,…