Nigeria Aviation Watchdog Bans Pilots from Flying for Multiple Airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has introduced a new regulation prohibiting licensed flight crew members from working for multiple airlines at the same time. This directive, effective November 11, 2024, puts an end to the practice of
Peter Ulanga Appointed CEO of Air Tanzania, Succeeding Longtime Leader Engineer Matindi
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed Engineer Peter Rudolf Ulanga as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air Tanzania Limited (ATCL), succeeding Engineer
Madagascar Airlines Faces Operational Struggles: Two ATR72s Grounded, CemAir Leased Q400 Out of Service
Madagascar Airlines has been facing significant operational disruptions since Friday, November 8, 2024
Nigeria's ValueJet Lands in Malabo, Marking Its First International Destination
The private airline ValueJet, a full CRJ operator
Ethiopia to Help Establish South Sudan’s National Carrier
Ethiopia and South Sudan are advancing a partnership to establish and manage a national airline for South Sudan. An initial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed i
TAAG Angola Airlines Debuts A220 Commercial Ops
TAAG Angola Airlines officially commenced commercial operations with its first Airbus A220-300 on Friday, November 8, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the airline. The aircraft, which was received in late September, flew its inaugural route from
Air Sierra Leone Secures First Plane, an ERJ145, Confirms December 2 Launch
Air Sierra Leone (ASL) is on the verge of launching its commercial operations. The carrier's first module, an Embraer ERJ145 (MSN 855), sourced from its Nigerian sister airline XEJet has successfully undergone livery application at SKYTRIM located at Ran
Kenya’s Skyward Express Expands Fleet with Third Fokker F70 in VIP Configuration
Kenyan private airline Skyward Express has received a new Fokker 70 aircraft on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Nairobi—marking its second Fokker 70 acquisition within a week.
Nigeria’s XEJet Commences E190 Ops
XEJet has officially introduced its first Embraer E190 into commercial service today, November 8, 2024. The 13-year-old aircraft, sourced from Ukrainian carrier Windrose Airlines fleet, began flying between Lagos and Abuja earlier today.