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Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick direct flights from 22 July 2026, using ACMI support

Air Zimbabwe confirmed it will resume three times weekly nonstop Harare–London Gatwick service on 22 July 2026, following schedule adjustments to the relaunch previously reported for July 1. The carrier plans to operate Airbus A330-300 aircraft via Plus Ultra, with ACMI capacity support provided by Chapman Freeborn.

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

FlightGlobal

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

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

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SAA denies allegations of a state-backed credit facility

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2026-07-09T07:00:04.691205-07:00

Reuters

Boeing ties up Indonesia’s Pertamina on SAF ecosystem; expands Ethiopia innovation-center partnership

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2026-07-08T21:45:26.611623-07:00

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Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick direct flights from 22 July 2026, using ACMI support Air Zimbabwe confirmed it will resume three times weekly nonstop Harare–London Gatwick service on 22 July 2026, following schedule adjustments to the relaunch previously reported for July 1. The carrier plans to operate Airbus A330-300 aircraft via Plus Ultra, with ACMI capacity support provided by Chapman Freeborn.

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

Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick direct flights from 22 July 2026, using ACMI support

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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

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SAA denies allegations of a state-backed credit facility South African Airways (SAA) has rejected claims that it has secured or is supported by a state-backed credit facility. The denial highlights ongoing scrutiny around SAA’s financial support arrangements and funding credibility as the carrier continues to navigate its restructuring outlook.

2026-07-09T07:00:04.691205-07:00

SAA denies allegations of a state-backed credit facility

Reuters

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Boeing ties up Indonesia’s Pertamina on SAF ecosystem; expands Ethiopia innovation-center partnership Boeing signed memorandums with Indonesia’s state energy firm Pertamina to explore building a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry ecosystem, with the partners also discussing the role of kitchen-waste feedstocks. Separately, Boeing agreed with Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia to establish an Aviation Innovation Center at the institute of technology, its second Ethiopian university support in four months.

2026-07-08T21:45:26.611623-07:00

Boeing ties up Indonesia’s Pertamina on SAF ecosystem; expands Ethiopia innovation-center partnership

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Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded Uganda Airlines is bringing the Boeing 787 into use as its Airbus A330 aircraft are grounded again. The move signals a near-term capacity and fleet reliability adjustment while the operator continues to manage recurring A330 availability issues.

2026-07-08T04:46:25.703954-07:00

Uganda Airlines turns to the Boeing 787 as A330 stays grounded

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Kenya extends aircraft airworthiness validity window to address airworthiness inspector shortage Kenya has doubled the validity period for aircraft airworthiness, a regulatory change aimed at easing pressure from a shortage of airworthiness inspectors. The move is intended to reduce the frequency of airworthiness checks while maintaining oversight capacity in the civil aviation system.

2026-07-08T03:31:13.520921-07:00

Kenya extends aircraft airworthiness validity window to address airworthiness inspector shortage

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Air Mauritius suspends seven managers pending internal probe after forensic review of historic aircraft sales Air Mauritius has confirmed it suspended seven managers, including Chief Commercial Officer Laurent Recoura, following findings from an independent forensic investigation into historic aircraft sales. The suspensions are pending an internal probe, per the airline’s statement.

2026-07-08T02:45:35.697002-07:00

Air Mauritius suspends seven managers pending internal probe after forensic review of historic aircraft sales