South Africa : Transport Ministry Withholds Support for FlySafair Amid Foreign Ownership Concerns
On January 16, 2025, South Africa's Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, announced that her ministry would not intervene in FlySafair’s request for an exemption to prevent the suspe
What’s Next for this ‘Unlucky’ E190-E2, Not Taken up by Congo Airways and Shunned by Madagascar Airlines?
The Embraer E190-E2 (serial number MSN 19020016), a modern and promising
Persistent Losses at Uganda Airlines Raise Concerns, Warns Auditor General
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, continues to face significant financial challenges, raising concerns about its long-term viability. The latest audit report presented to Parliament by the Auditor General, Edward Akol, highlights that while improvements have been observed compared to the previous year, the ongoing losses pose a major risk to the airline's financial stability. The company r
Medsky Airways Benghazi, Libya's Second-Largest City, to the EU with New Malta Service
Libyan private carrier Medsky Airways continues its expansion into Europe. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the young airline launched its new route connecting Benghazi to Luqa
Alexandre Mukendi Tshikala Appointed Permanent CEO of Congo Airways
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo appointed Alexandre Tshikala Mukendi a
Emirates Expands Antananarivo Service to Six Weekly Flights with Two Additional Rotations
Emirates will increase its weekly flights on the Dubai (UAE) – Antananarivo (Madagascar) route from four to six starting April 2, 2025. The D
Ethiopian Airlines Grows Indian Network to 5 Destinations with Hyderabad Addition
Ethiopian Airlines is set to add Hyderabad to its growing network of destinations in India, with the first passenger flight scheduled for June 16, 2025. This marks the fifth regular route in India for the Ethiopian national carrier, following N
Kenya’s Valko Air Acquires Dash8-100 to Kickstart Operations
A new airline is gearing up to enter Kenya's bustling aviation market. Valko Air, a promising startup, is set to launch its services later this year.
Turkish Airlines Makes Its Grand Return to Benghazi After Tripoli
Turkish Airlines resumed its Istanbul-Benghazi route on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, marking the airline's second Libyan destination since its return to Tripoli on March 28, 2024, following a 10-year hiatus.
FlySafair Faces Potential Shutdown Amid Ownership Compliance Dispute in South Africa
The Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC), South Africa's regulatory body overseeing domestic flight permits, issued a non-compliance ruling against FlySafair on Janu