At least eight people were injured after a Delta Airlines plane crash-landed and flipped upside down at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, amid the ongoing snowstorm in the area. “Toronto Pearson is aware of an incident upon landing involving a Delta Airlines plane arriving from Minneapolis. Emergency teams are responding. All passengers and crew…

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Kenya’s government has announced a raft of coordinated measures to enhance operational efficiency at the country’s airports through the multi-ministry implementation of the Kenya Airports Authority’s Airport Charter.  Approved by Cabinet on February 1, the charter aims to improve coordination between government agencies, strengthen security screening and modernize infrastructure while enhancing overall customer experience. Implementation…

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Embraer and Southern African airline Airlink have entered into a spare parts inventory support agreement to enhance the carrier’s all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft. This deal marks a significant milestone, as Airlink becomes the first African airline to adopt Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) system. Designed to optimise spare parts availability while reducing operational costs,…

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  Belgian national carrier Brussels Airlines is celebrating 100 years of flights between Belgium and Africa. The Belgium-Africa service started with flights to the Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) in 1925 and today, Brussels Airlines serves 18 destinations across the continent. The first flight to Africa took off from Haren (Brussels) on February 12,…

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Egyptair, the state-owned flag carrier of Egypt and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their commercial and operational partnership. The agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, aims to provide travellers with more choices, improved services, and greater value. The enhanced partnership will build…

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Belgium’s decision to increase the aviation tax on departing passengers has sparked strong opposition, particularly from Ryanair which warns of severe economic and connectivity consequences. The airline urges De Wever government to reconsider its decision. The suggested hike illustrates an extraordinary 150% increase and is planned to generate over 70 million in revenue almost double the €42…

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Egyptian authorities have concluded that an explosive device in the forward galley downed the Egyptair Airbus A320 that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea in 2016, claiming the lives of 66 people onboard the aircraft. On 31st October 2024, the final report of the investigation into the tragic crash of EgyptAir flight  804 was published. In May 2016,…

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ASKY Airlines, a leading airline in West and Central Africa, is launching more direct routes across the continent. With its headquarters in Togo, the airline has wide regional connectivity and plans to expand its network to meet the growing demand for regional air travel in Africa. Its aspiration to provide more efficient and affordable travel…

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Air Connect Namibia welcomes the introduction of the route, which will increase regional integration, as FLY Angola connects Windhoek in Namibia with Luanda, Angola’s capital. On 21 December 2024, FLY Angola started to operate a thrice-weekly service, connecting the Luanda International Airport to the Hosea Kutako International Airport via the Benguela Catumbela Airport in Angola.…

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The Portuguese government is once again looking to sell off its flag carrier TAP, with the ruling party in favour of shifting 100% of the company to the private sector, while opposition politicians are calling for part of the airline to remain in public hands. After years of attempted negotiations around the TAP’s future, Infrastructure…

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