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Africa sees new Boeing 737 deliveries: Air Algérie takes first 737 MAX 8; Kangala Air Express receives first 737 BBJ

Air Algérie officially received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 on 11 July in Algiers, as it continues a phased replacement of its mid-cabin fleet. Separately, Sahel-based charter operator Kangala Air Express took delivery of a first Boeing 737 Business Jet (BBJ) to expand premium charter services across the region.

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2026-07-13T01:45:49.414909-07:00

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TAP to restart Venezuela flights from July 13 via Valencia after June 24 earthquake closures

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2026-07-10T05:46:14.762936-07:00

Bloomberg

Mali and Algeria agree to reopen airspace and restore ambassadors after months of tensions

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2026-07-10T14:44:55.295104-07:00

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Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick in late July 2026 with Plus Ultra A330-300 under ACMI arrangement

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2026-07-10T03:00:05.306771-07:00

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Africa sees new Boeing 737 deliveries: Air Algérie takes first 737 MAX 8; Kangala Air Express receives first 737 BBJ Air Algérie officially received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 on 11 July in Algiers, as it continues a phased replacement of its mid-cabin fleet. Separately, Sahel-based charter operator Kangala Air Express took delivery of a first Boeing 737 Business Jet (BBJ) to expand premium charter services across the region.

2026-07-13T01:45:49.414909-07:00

Africa sees new Boeing 737 deliveries: Air Algérie takes first 737 MAX 8; Kangala Air Express receives first 737 BBJ

Bloomberg

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Mali and Algeria agree to reopen airspace and restore ambassadors after months of tensions Mali and Algeria have agreed to reopen their airspace to civilian and military aircraft and to return ambassadors to their posts. The decision signals an easing of yearlong strain between the two northern African states, with potential near-term impacts on route access and overflight planning.

2026-07-10T14:44:55.295104-07:00

Mali and Algeria agree to reopen airspace and restore ambassadors after months of tensions

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Mozambique watchdog urges release of LAM audit Mozambique’s watchdog has urged the disclosure of an audit concerning LAM—Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique—seeking transparency around the carrier’s oversight and accountability. The call centers on releasing the audit findings rather than additional operational measures.

2026-07-10T06:30:11.150223-07:00

Mozambique watchdog urges release of LAM audit

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TAP to restart Venezuela flights from July 13 via Valencia after June 24 earthquake closures TAP Air Portugal will resume weekly flights to Venezuela starting Monday, July 13, routing services to Arturo Michelena Airport in Valencia because Maiquetía remains closed after the June 24 earthquakes. The first flight will carry more than 8 metric tons of medical humanitarian aid from Portugal, while Amazon Air support and USS San Antonio disaster-relief operations scale up logistics.

2026-07-10T05:46:14.762936-07:00

TAP to restart Venezuela flights from July 13 via Valencia after June 24 earthquake closures

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Astral Aviation and Fly Noor team up to relaunch China–South Africa freighter service Astral Aviation and Fly Noor have partnered to relaunch a freighter service linking China and South Africa, aiming to restore and grow cargo capacity on the trade lane. The announcement signals renewed operator and route focus on long-haul Africa–Asia airfreight flows.

2026-07-10T05:01:23.995352-07:00

Astral Aviation and Fly Noor team up to relaunch China–South Africa freighter service

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Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick in late July 2026 with Plus Ultra A330-300 under ACMI arrangement Air Zimbabwe plans to restore non-stop service between its Harare hub and London Gatwick from late July 2026, using a leased Airbus A330-300 operated by Spain’s Plus Ultra. Chapman Freeborn (Avia Solutions Group) is supplying ACMI capacity support to enable the resumption after more than 14 years.

2026-07-10T03:00:05.306771-07:00

Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick in late July 2026 with Plus Ultra A330-300 under ACMI arrangement

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Algeria’s Domestic Airlines takes first ATR 72-600 delivery under 16-aircraft plan Algeria’s state-owned regional carrier, Domestic Airlines, has received its first ATR 72-600 turboprop, kicking off deliveries under an order for 16 aircraft. The move is aimed at strengthening domestic air connectivity across Algeria by expanding the airline’s short-haul turboprop fleet.

2026-07-10T00:17:13.050607-07:00

Algeria’s Domestic Airlines takes first ATR 72-600 delivery under 16-aircraft plan

FlightGlobal

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Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi–Harare in March 2027, with Fastjet Zimbabwe interline and codeshare Etihad Airways has signed a tentative partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe covering interline, codeshare and frequent-flyer cooperation ahead of Etihad’s scheduled Abu Dhabi–Harare service launch in March 2027. The agreement positions the Zimbabwean carrier to feed demand into Etihad’s network from Harare and supports passenger connectivity between the two operators.

2026-07-09T07:16:50.294203-07:00

Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi–Harare in March 2027, with Fastjet Zimbabwe interline and codeshare