Nigeria's XEJet Launches Regular Commercial Flights, Secures E190 for Growth
XEJet is set to enter the regular commercial flight market, with operations commencing on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
United Nigeria Expands Fleet with New ACMI Deals with Fly2Sky and Marathon Airlines
Nigeria’s private airline, United Nigeria Airlines, is pushing forward with its expansion plans, set to add two new aircraft to its fleet by November 2024: an Airbus A320 and an Embraer E190. These additions are part of a series of ACMI contracts aimed
Nigeria’s Allied Air Secures Its Second Boeing 737-800F
Founded in 1998, Allied Air has become one of Africa’s leading cargo airlines, primarily serving DHL Express across the region from its Nigerian base. In 2021, it became the first African airline to operate a Boeing 737-800 converted freighter.
Avmax Aircraft Leasing Positions Dash8-100 with Kenya's Renegade Air
Avmax Aircraft Leasing renforce son partenariat avec Renegade Air. Après la livraison d'un premier CRJ100 en avril dernier, le loueur place maintenant un Dash8-100 dans la flotte de la compagnie privée kényane.
Ibom Air Welcomes Two New CRJ900LRs to Its Fleet
Ibom Air expands its fleet. The Akwa Ibom State-owned airline has just received two new CRJ900LR aircraft. The first jet (MSN 15280) landed in Lagos on Sunday, October 27, 2024, arriving from Hanoi, Vietnam, after multiple stopovers. A second aircraft (MSN 15281) is expected to follow early in the week.
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Continue to Expand Their Code-Share Agreement
In a strategic move towards integration and cooperation, EgyptAir, the national carrier of Egypt, and Air Cairo—a 60% subsidiary of EgyptAir—have announced an extension of their partnership aimed at broadening their network of destinations. This collaboration seeks to address the growing demand for flexible travel solutions while consolid
Air Tanzania Resumes Johannesburg Flights and Launches New Zanzibar-Dubai Route
After a five-year break, Air Tanzania is set to resume direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg, a route last operated in early 2020 before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal Jordanian Airlines Resumes Flights to Tripoli After a Decade-Long Hiatus
On October 21, 2024, Royal Jordanian Airlines resumed flights to Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport after a ten-year suspension. According to Libya’s Ministry of Transport, the airline will now operate three weekly flights to Tripoli, scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
South African Airways Deepens Collaboration with SunExpress, Adding Four Damp-Leased aircraft
South African Airways (SAA) is strengthening its partnership with SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Germany’s Lufthansa. As part of this enhanced collaboration, SAA will lease four Boeing 737-800 aircraft, complete