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Ethiopian Airlines to launch Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from 12 July 2026 (3x weekly)

Ethiopian Airlines will begin direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, on 12 July 2026. The route will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, extending the airline’s Africa network with a dedicated nonstop link.

2026-06-02T09:26:42.651323-07:00

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South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch denied by CAA over safety concerns; operator disputes suspension

2026-06-02T08:43:47.346086-07:00

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Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

2026-06-02T02:11:33.611853-07:00

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LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines to launch Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from 12 July 2026 (3x weekly) Ethiopian Airlines will begin direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, on 12 July 2026. The route will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, extending the airline’s Africa network with a dedicated nonstop link.

2026-06-02T09:26:42.651323-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines to launch Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from 12 July 2026 (3x weekly)

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South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch denied by CAA over safety concerns; operator disputes suspension South Sudan’s aviation authority (SSCAA) has denied South Sudan Supreme Airlines authorization to restart operations, citing unresolved safety concerns. The dispute follows earlier announcements by the airline about returning to the air, with the regulator reiterating that no flight authorization has been granted as of June 1, 2026.

2026-06-02T08:43:47.346086-07:00

South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch denied by CAA over safety concerns; operator disputes suspension

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Fireblade Aviation targets pan-African expansion from South Africa South Africa’s Fireblade Aviation is looking to expand beyond its current footprint with a pan-African growth push, according to coverage referenced by ch-aviation. The move signals a new push for connectivity across multiple African markets under a single expansion strategy.

2026-06-02T05:57:21.163804-07:00

Fireblade Aviation targets pan-African expansion from South Africa

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Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025) Botswana has injected BWP523 million pula (USD39 million) into loss-making Air Botswana between 2021 and December 2025. The state-owned carrier is now seeking to convert a further BWP250 million (USD18.7 million) “irresponsible” government loan into equity because it says it cannot repay the debt.

2026-06-02T02:11:33.611853-07:00

Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

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LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is boosting capacity with an ACMI lease of a CemAir Dash 8-400, according to NewsAero. The carrier also says two Embraer E190s purchased in December 2025 are set to enter service soon, with reporting pointing to an E190 debut timeline that has slipped.

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service

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KLM cancels Entebbe routes as Ebola-linked travel restrictions tighten KLM said it is cancelling flights to and from Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, citing tighter international travel and entry restrictions connected to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The carrier linked the disruption to evolving cross-border rules governing passenger access.

2026-06-01T06:34:36.182898-07:00

KLM cancels Entebbe routes as Ebola-linked travel restrictions tighten

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ExecuJet Africa expands ultra-long-range jet capability to serve long-haul business travelers ExecuJet Africa is expanding into ultra-long-range business jets, positioning the operator to support longer-haul VIP and corporate missions. The move signals a broader focus on high-end, long-range aircraft services in the African market, aligning with continued demand for premium cabin range.

2026-06-01T04:45:05.597267-07:00

ExecuJet Africa expands ultra-long-range jet capability to serve long-haul business travelers

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SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law Preliminary investigators’ information says a South African Airways Airbus A320 suffered multiple flight-control problems after a windshear encounter during approach to Cape Town. The aircraft ultimately landed under direct law, underscoring how severe weather can rapidly drive degraded flight-control behavior and safety-critical decision-making.

2026-06-01T01:45:32.560989-07:00

SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law

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Ethiopian Airlines to launch Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from 12 July 2026 (3x weekly)

South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch denied by CAA over safety concerns; operator disputes suspension

Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service

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