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

Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new three-times-weekly nonstop passenger service between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, beginning 12 July 2026. Flights will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, adding another direct long-haul connection into the Indian Ocean market.

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

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Belgium Skeyes air-traffic controller strike halts flights to/from Brussels and Charleroi, cancels 100+ flights

2026-06-02T07:56:58.224412-07:00

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IndiGo returns a wet-leased Norse Atlantic 787-9 early after Manchester route closure

2026-06-02T09:41:29.418469-07:00

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South Sudan CAA blocks South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch, citing unresolved safety concerns

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

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IndiGo returns a wet-leased Norse Atlantic 787-9 early after Manchester route closure IndiGo has started unwinding part of a six-aircraft wet-lease package from Norse Atlantic used to jump-start long-haul expansion. One of the Boeing 787-9s is being returned ahead of schedule because a network change—linked to the closure of a Manchester route—has made the aircraft surplus.

2026-06-02T09:41:29.418469-07:00

IndiGo returns a wet-leased Norse Atlantic 787-9 early after Manchester route closure

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Ethiopian Airlines to start Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from 12 July 2026 (3x weekly) Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new three-times-weekly nonstop passenger service between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, beginning 12 July 2026. Flights will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, adding another direct long-haul connection into the Indian Ocean market.

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

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

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South Sudan CAA blocks South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch, citing unresolved safety concerns South Sudan’s aviation regulator (SSCAA) has denied South Sudan Supreme Airlines authorization to restart operations, contesting the carrier’s announced return to the skies after years of inactivity. The regulator says no flight authorization has been granted, keeping the suspension in force pending safety clearance.

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

South Sudan CAA blocks South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch, citing unresolved safety concerns

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Belgium Skeyes air-traffic controller strike halts flights to/from Brussels and Charleroi, cancels 100+ flights A spontaneous strike by air-traffic controllers at Skeyes disrupted flight operations across Belgium, with reports of delays, diversions and cancellations at multiple airports. A second industrial action on June 2 grounded service between 2pm and 9pm local time, prompting Brussels Airport and operators to urge passengers not to travel.

2026-06-02T07:56:58.224412-07:00

Belgium Skeyes air-traffic controller strike halts flights to/from Brussels and Charleroi, cancels 100+ flights

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CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters Invicta Air Cargo, launched by CAR, begins cargo operations with a mixed freighter fleet centered on Airbus A300 and Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft. The start-up’s initial aircraft choice signals an early strategy to build scalable airlift using existing freighter platforms across different capacity profiles.

2026-06-02T06:21:30.924595-07:00

CAR’s Invicta Air Cargo launches with A300 and Il-76 freighters

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SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines SITA has acquired Big Blue Analytics, the developer behind OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), an AI-enabled platform aimed at helping airlines recover from operational disruptions faster and at lower cost. The deal positions SITA to expand automated recovery capabilities across airline operations.

2026-06-02T05:58:05.437147-07:00

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines

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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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Alton Aviation appoints ex–Gulf Air Group CEO Jeffrey Goh as Managing Director Alton Aviation has named Jeffrey Goh, formerly Gulf Air Group’s Group Chief Executive Officer, as its Managing Director. Goh led a restructuring of Gulf Air’s network and an overhaul of the airline’s customer experience during his tenure, bringing that turnaround and transformation background to the Singapore-based consultancy.

2026-06-02T04:48:45.714543-07:00

Alton Aviation appoints ex–Gulf Air Group CEO Jeffrey Goh as Managing Director

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

Belgium Skeyes air-traffic controller strike halts flights to/from Brussels and Charleroi, cancels 100+ flights

IndiGo returns a wet-leased Norse Atlantic 787-9 early after Manchester route closure

South Sudan CAA blocks South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch, citing unresolved safety concerns

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