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Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub

Falcon Aerospace, the parent of executive jet charter and aircraft management firm VivaJets (Lagos), has secured a $15 million credit facility to support its growth plans. The financing underpins VivaJets’ plan to open an Abidjan hub, expanding its managed and charter footprint in West Africa.

2026-04-17T07:08:03.164235-07:00

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Nigeria AON carriers threaten to suspend all domestic flights April 20 amid jet-fuel price surge

2026-04-16T09:24:48.881921-07:00

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Nigeria publishes 20-year Civil Aviation Master Plan (2025–2045)

2026-04-17T02:46:38.937521-07:00

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easyJet launches first Africa base in Marrakesh, adding three permanent aircraft and six new routes

2026-04-15T14:11:15.703111-07:00

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Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub Falcon Aerospace, the parent of executive jet charter and aircraft management firm VivaJets (Lagos), has secured a $15 million credit facility to support its growth plans. The financing underpins VivaJets’ plan to open an Abidjan hub, expanding its managed and charter footprint in West Africa.

2026-04-17T07:08:03.164235-07:00

Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub

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Nigeria publishes 20-year Civil Aviation Master Plan (2025–2045) Nigeria has unveiled a 20-year Civil Aviation Master Plan for 2025–2045, prepared with ICAO. The plan is positioned as a foundational roadmap to guide national civil aviation development over the next two decades.

2026-04-17T02:46:38.937521-07:00

Nigeria publishes 20-year Civil Aviation Master Plan (2025–2045)

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Nigeria AON carriers threaten to suspend all domestic flights April 20 amid jet-fuel price surge Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) member carriers warn they will suspend all domestic operations from April 20 unless jet-fuel prices fall. They accuse fuel marketers of artificially inflating costs as the deepening crisis forces airlines to consider grounding, despite the immediacy and severity of the threat.

2026-04-16T09:24:48.881921-07:00

Nigeria AON carriers threaten to suspend all domestic flights April 20 amid jet-fuel price surge

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Jubba Airways takes delivery of first Boeing 737-300QC as it boosts operating capacity Jubba Airways has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-300QC, marking a progressive step-up in its operational capability. The handover follows the carrier’s plan to expand capacity with a dedicated cargo-capable variant as it continues to grow its fleet.

2026-04-16T07:13:20.491357-07:00

Jubba Airways takes delivery of first Boeing 737-300QC as it boosts operating capacity

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Royal Air Maroc wins approval for Atlas Servair takeover Royal Air Maroc has received approval for its takeover of Atlas Servair, extending the carrier’s reach into the wider commercial aviation services ecosystem. The move signals continued consolidation activity tied to Royal Air Maroc’s corporate and operational growth plans.

2026-04-16T01:15:35.599428-07:00

Royal Air Maroc wins approval for Atlas Servair takeover

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easyJet launches first Africa base in Marrakesh, adding three permanent aircraft and six new routes easyJet has started operations from its first African base at Marrakech (Morocco) with three aircraft based permanently, alongside six new international routes and increased year-round service on select existing links. The airline says the move supports growth from its two-decade operating history in the market, including 4 million seats in the first year.

2026-04-15T14:11:15.703111-07:00

easyJet launches first Africa base in Marrakesh, adding three permanent aircraft and six new routes

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Brazza Airlines (Congo) to launch with an Embraer fleet debut Congo’s Brazza Airlines plans to debut operations using an Embraer fleet, positioning the carrier to start service with aircraft from the Brazilian OEM rather than assembling a start-up mix from multiple lessors or types. The move underscores Embraer’s continued footprint with emerging African operators.

2026-04-15T06:56:25.318437-07:00

Brazza Airlines (Congo) to launch with an Embraer fleet debut

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South Africa’s deputy president and transport minister cleared of wrongdoing amid SAA leadership transition South Africa’s deputy president Paul Mashatile welcomed findings by the Public Protector clearing him of wrongdoing, alongside transport minister Barbara Creecy. The development lands as SAA faces leadership change dynamics, reshaping the governance environment around the carrier.

2026-04-15T06:15:14.045167-07:00

South Africa’s deputy president and transport minister cleared of wrongdoing amid SAA leadership transition

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Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub

Nigeria AON carriers threaten to suspend all domestic flights April 20 amid jet-fuel price surge

Nigeria publishes 20-year Civil Aviation Master Plan (2025–2045)

easyJet launches first Africa base in Marrakesh, adding three permanent aircraft and six new routes

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