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.
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering Achieves 13th Consecutive FAA Certification Renewal
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering has once again achieved renewal of its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) audit, marking the 13th consecutive year of compliance with FAA standards. The successful renewal of the FAA certification was announced by EgyptAir on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Ethiopian Airlines : Four Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft Received in 3 Months
Ethiopian Airlines is steadfast in its commitment to expanding its fleet. The airline has just taken delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 directly from the factory.
Burkina Faso’s Lead’Air Looses Sole Aircraft in Crash, Claiming at Least 5 Lives
Based in Ouagadougou, Lead’Air commenced operations in November 2023 after obtaining its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
Leadership Shake-up at LAM Mozambique: João Carlos Pó Jorge Fired, South African Interim CEO Named
The Board of Directors of Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) announced on Thursday February 29th the dismissal of CEO João Carlos Pó Jorge as part of the airline's restructuring efforts. According to the announcement, Theunis Christian de Klerk Crous, a partner at Fly Modern Ark (FMA), a South African consultancy tasked with reviving LAM, will take over as CEO.
Ken Arian, the CEO of Airport Holdings Ltd, resigns from the board of Air Mauritius
Air Mauritius is currently navigating through turbulent times, characterized by allegations of corruption and suspicions of poor governance that have deeply shaken the airline Pailles-en-Queue. Following the recent forced departure of the CEO a few days ago, anot
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Wide Body Fleet with up to 20 Boeing 777-9 Deal, Becomes First African Customer
The Boeing 777X is the plane of superlatives! It will be the longest plane in the world at 77 meters. It Set to enter service in 2025 after several years of delay. Powered by two GE9X engines, currently the largest in the industry with a diameter of 3.40 meters. And most impressively, its wingtips will be foldab