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Air Algérie orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s with five deliveries in 2026 and five in 2027

Air Algérie has placed an order for ten Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to modernize its medium‑haul fleet and expand international connectivity, with five jets slated for 2026 and five for 2027. The carrier says the MAX‑8s will boost efficiency and passenger experience as part of fleet renewal.

2026-03-27T09:00:29.727452-07:00

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Kenya Airways rejects cargo spin-off, seeks $2bn strategic investor

2026-03-27T04:20:28.962083-07:00

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Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

2026-03-26T20:10:33.052516-07:00

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Boeing moves 777 freighter pipeline forward as Ethiopian leases two IAI-converted 777-300ERs for Q2 2028 delivery

2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00

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Air Algérie orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s with five deliveries in 2026 and five in 2027 Air Algérie has placed an order for ten Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to modernize its medium‑haul fleet and expand international connectivity, with five jets slated for 2026 and five for 2027. The carrier says the MAX‑8s will boost efficiency and passenger experience as part of fleet renewal.

2026-03-27T09:00:29.727452-07:00

Air Algérie orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s with five deliveries in 2026 and five in 2027

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Kenya Airways rejects cargo spin-off, seeks $2bn strategic investor Kenya Airways has rejected bids to spin off its cargo division and is instead seeking a strategic investor of about $2.0 billion, group managing director and CEO George Kamal said. The move preserves cargo within the group as part of its wider recapitalization effort.

2026-03-27T04:20:28.962083-07:00

Kenya Airways rejects cargo spin-off, seeks $2bn strategic investor

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Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes Hainan Airlines has launched a tender to select commercial partners to operate two international charter routes linking China with African destinations. The carrier is seeking partners to develop these services from its Haikou base, signalling a targeted expansion of China–Africa charter connectivity.

2026-03-26T20:10:33.052516-07:00

Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

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Fastjet Group to expand brand footprint across West Africa Fastjet Group announced plans to expand its brand footprint across West Africa, signalling a push to grow its regional presence. The company did not provide further details in the coverage about specific markets, timing, fleet or partner arrangements for the expansion.

2026-03-25T03:59:15.699454-07:00

Fastjet Group to expand brand footprint across West Africa

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Kenya Airways aims to return grounded jets before summer peak as engine shortages contribute to 2025 loss Kenya Airways aims to return most aircraft grounded by engine unavailability before the summer peak to restore capacity. The SkyTeam carrier swung back to a loss in 2025 after its first full-year net profit in a decade in 2024, a performance aided by currency gains.

2026-03-25T03:35:13.164335-07:00

Kenya Airways aims to return grounded jets before summer peak as engine shortages contribute to 2025 loss

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Nigeria inducts Bombardier Global 7500 into government fleet Nigeria has inducted a Bombardier Global 7500 into its government fleet, adding an ultra-long-range business jet for official transport and VIP missions. The addition expands state airlift capability and mirrors broader adoption of modern business aircraft by governments and agencies in recent months.

2026-03-25T01:58:25.676349-07:00

Nigeria inducts Bombardier Global 7500 into government fleet

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Amazone Airlines launches commercial domestic service with inaugural Cotonou–Parakou flight Amazone Airlines, Benin's newly certified national carrier, operated its first commercial flight on 23 March 2026, launching scheduled domestic services between Cotonou and Parakou after receiving its air operator’s certificate last month. The move is the carrier's initial step toward building domestic and future international routes.

2026-03-24T09:55:33.792049-07:00

Amazone Airlines launches commercial domestic service with inaugural Cotonou–Parakou flight

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Africa World Airlines to introduce its first Embraer E190 regional jet Africa World Airlines will introduce its first Embraer E190 regional jet, the carrier's inaugural E-Jet addition to its fleet. The E190 expands AWA's regional jet capability and signals a step-up in capacity for short- and medium-haul services from the West African operator.

2026-03-24T07:35:41.571374-07:00

Africa World Airlines to introduce its first Embraer E190 regional jet

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Air Algérie orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s with five deliveries in 2026 and five in 2027

Kenya Airways rejects cargo spin-off, seeks $2bn strategic investor

Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

Boeing moves 777 freighter pipeline forward as Ethiopian leases two IAI-converted 777-300ERs for Q2 2028 delivery

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