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• Hilka Birns
Nigerian airline Xejet plans to begin international service to Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2027, targeting business, leisure and Umrah travelers, according to a company statement reported by local media. The announcement outlines an international expansion plan, though no routes, frequencies or aircraft details were disclosed.
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Nigerian airline Xejet plans to begin international service to Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2027, targeting business, leisure and Umrah travelers, according to a company statement reported by local media. The announcement outlines an international expansion plan, though no routes, frequencies or aircraft details were disclosed.
Dragonfly Africa has received Kenya’s first CRJ900, marking the aircraft’s arrival in the country. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s configuration, intended operation or service plans, but the delivery adds a new CRJ900 milestone to Kenya’s aviation market.
Sudan’s Badr Airlines has resumed international operations from Khartoum, according to ch-aviation. The report provides no further details on routes, frequencies or the timing of the restart, but marks a return to cross-border flying from the Sudanese capital.
Nigeria’s Edo State has partnered with China Express to launch a new airline, Edo Air. The available report provides no details on the carrier’s launch timeline, fleet, routes or ownership structure.
South African Airways has confirmed it initiated legal proceedings against Kenya Airways over a contractual dispute arising from their commercial arrangements. SAA described the action as a “last resort” to protect its interests; the available report does not specify the disputed terms or the relief sought.
Kush Air has acquired two CRJ900 regional jets previously operated by RwandAir. The reported transaction links the Ugandan airline with aircraft formerly in the Rwandan carrier’s fleet; the available report does not provide further details on timing, price or intended deployment.
Tunisia’s Express Airline has lost a lawsuit over a charter matter, with the dispute valued at $6.8 million, according to the report. The available information does not specify the opposing party, the court’s reasoning or any impact on the carrier’s operations.
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