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FlyGabon Takes Delivery of First ATR 42-600 from TrueNoord, Completes Fleet Overhaul

TrueNoord has delivered a brand-new ATR 42-600 on long-term lease to Afrijet Business Service, operating as FlyGabon, marking the carrier’s shift from ATR 42-500s to an all-ATR -600 fleet. The airline has also secured a second ATR 42-600 for delivery in late 2026.

2025-08-04T04:40:04.985843-07:00

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WestJet, Kenya Airways Sign Interline Deal to Unlock 36 African Destinations

2025-07-24T18:27:15.246239-07:00

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EgyptAir Exercises Six A350-900 Options, Boosts Order to 16 at Paris Air Show

2025-06-18T03:17:28.062535-07:00

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Airlink to Lease 10 Factory-New Embraer E195-E2s from Azorra, Boosting Southern Africa Network

2025-06-18T03:12:18.275817-07:00

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Russia explores wet-lease ACMI deal with Ethiopian Airlines; carrier denies talks Russia is exploring an ACMI wet-lease agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to plug a shortfall in Boeing and Airbus jets and bolster maintenance capacity amid Western sanctions. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, says it has not been approached or held discussions on such a deal.

2025-08-06T01:48:37.699292-07:00

Russia explores wet-lease ACMI deal with Ethiopian Airlines; carrier denies talks

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Air Algérie to launch domestic carrier start-up within days Algeria will launch a new domestic airline start-up within days, as authorities look to bolster internal air connectivity and better serve regional travelers. Details on the carrier’s ownership, fleet and route network remain pending, but the initiative signals a strategic shift towards strengthening local market penetration.

2025-08-05T23:26:37.122129-07:00

Air Algérie to launch domestic carrier start-up within days

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FlyGabon Takes Delivery of First ATR 42-600 from TrueNoord, Completes Fleet Overhaul TrueNoord has delivered a brand-new ATR 42-600 on long-term lease to Afrijet Business Service, operating as FlyGabon, marking the carrier’s shift from ATR 42-500s to an all-ATR -600 fleet. The airline has also secured a second ATR 42-600 for delivery in late 2026.

2025-08-04T04:40:04.985843-07:00

FlyGabon Takes Delivery of First ATR 42-600 from TrueNoord, Completes Fleet Overhaul

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South African Airways to launch nonstop Cape Town–Mauritius service in December 2025 South African Airways will launch its first non-stop Cape Town–Mauritius service on December 9, 2025, with thrice-weekly round trips connecting Cape Town International (CPT) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU). The new route complements SAA’s existing Johannesburg–Port Louis link, boosting regional connectivity and tourism between South Africa and Mauritius.

2025-07-29T03:51:51.284709-07:00

South African Airways to launch nonstop Cape Town–Mauritius service in December 2025

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WestJet, Kenya Airways Sign Interline Deal to Unlock 36 African Destinations WestJet and Kenya Airways have entered an interline partnership enabling seamless connections between Canada and 36 destinations across Africa. The agreement opens one-stop itineraries via Nairobi, enhancing network reach for both carriers and offering through-checked baggage and joint ticketing.

2025-07-24T18:27:15.246239-07:00

WestJet, Kenya Airways Sign Interline Deal to Unlock 36 African Destinations

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Airbus Opens Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg to Boost African Airline Services Airbus has inaugurated a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, its first dedicated facility in Africa, designed to provide on-site spare parts, technical support and maintenance services for commercial aircraft. The hub aims to cut aircraft-on-ground time for regional airlines and strengthen Airbus’s service network across the continent.

2025-07-23T13:29:16.170365-07:00

Airbus Opens Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg to Boost African Airline Services

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Orbis Flying Eye Hospital MD-10 Touches Down in Kigali for Two-Week Ophthalmic Training Orbis’s fully equipped MD-10 hospital aircraft landed at Kigali International Airport today to begin a two-week program delivering hands-on eye surgery training and patient screenings for Rwandan ophthalmologists and technicians. The deployment underscores the growing role of specialized widebody conversions in global medical outreach.

2025-07-21T19:03:41.650384-07:00

Orbis Flying Eye Hospital MD-10 Touches Down in Kigali for Two-Week Ophthalmic Training

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Air Algérie completes share transfer of Tassili Airlines Air Algérie has completed its share acquisition of Tassili Airlines, giving the national carrier full control of the regional operator. The transaction, finalized today, consolidates ownership under Air Algérie and lays groundwork for unified domestic operations.

2025-07-21T01:39:31.244188-07:00

Air Algérie completes share transfer of Tassili Airlines