Zambia Airways Announces the First Female Captain in the Company’s History
Captain Tiza Kasunga Mumbi has made history as the first woman to be promoted to the rank of Captain at Zambia Airways. The announcement was made on March 8, 2024, marking a historic milestone in the airline's journey towards gender parity in the flight deck, after 60 years.
Ethiopian Airlines Partners with GE Aerospace for GE9X Engines to power B777X fleet
GE Aerospace, a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, announced on March 6, 2024, that it has reached an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to supply 16 GE9X engines for the airline's upcoming fleet of Boeing 777X aircraft. This significant milestone positions Ethiopian Airlines as the first GE9X customer in Africa and the continent's pion
Airlink To Swap Some Embraer E190s for Higher Capacity Models
Airlink, the leading Embraer aircraft operator in Africa and the largest airline in Southern Africa, is fine-tuning its fleet strategy for continued expansion.
Air France and Afrijet Forge Interline Agreement
On March 7, 2024, Air France and Afrijet announced the signing of an interline agreement, enabling travelers to seamlessly combine flights operated by both airlines on a single ticket. This partnership, slated for implementation by the end of March 2024, aims to bolster air traffic to and from Libreville airport, positioning i
Air Mauritius Appoints Charles Cartier as New CEO
Charles Cartier has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air Mauritius on Wednesday March 6, replacing Krešimir Kučko, who left the position on February 29 following a mutual agreement. Kučko had been suspended since September 15, 2023, due to an internal investigation.
Azakaria Traore Takes the Helm at Air Burkina Following Maxime Toe's Dismissal
Acknowledged by the government, Air Burkina is currently grappling with significant operational challenges and financial constraints. As the Burkinabe national airline seeks a new lease on life, it is in urgent need of revitalization.
Air Sénégal Secures A340-600 Charter Deal with This European Operator for Pilgrimage Season
In addition to its new regular route to Jeddah, Air Senegal has once again been chosen to transport Senegalese pilgrims to Mecca. For Hajj 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has allocated a quota of 12,860 pilgrims to Senegal, with 11,000 to be transported by private tour operators.