Africa
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the African region.
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flydubai to Continue Rapid Network Growth in 2015
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Its latest growth for the first quarter of 2015 will see another three destinations added to its route map, further expanding the carrier’s...
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Wizz Air Announces New Services from Budapest to Hurghada and Alghero
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The low-cost carrier has announced new services from its Budapest base to Hurghada on the East coast of Egypt and Alghero in Sardinia, Italy, for...
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Qatar Airways Cargo adds Three New Destinations
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The airline has commenced operations to three new freighter destinations including Lagos, Accra and Guangzhou.
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South African Airways to Launch Abu Dhabi Link
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In what is described as a new era of cooperation between the two national flag carriers, SAA will introduce the daily link from March 29, 2015,...
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Airline Profitability to Reach Highest Margin in Five Years
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Both lower oil prices and an overall strengthening of worldwide GDP growth are the main drivers behind the improved profitability.
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Tenerife Develops International Hub Strategy
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Tenerife has taken on an active role in enhancing air connectivity to the island and Turismo de Tenerife, the official agency on the island...
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Eurowings to Launch Long-Haul from Cologne under Lufthansa ‘Wings’ Project
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The new airline will operate under a revised Eurowings brand but will be flown under the air operator certificate (AOC) of SunExpress Deutschland...
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South African Airways Boosts Intra-African Frequencies
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The enhanced focus on the African market is a key part of the carrier’s Long-Term Turnaround Strategy, and is in response to positive market...
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Emirates Goes Twice Daily to Dar es Salaam
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Emirates first introduced flights to Dar es Salaam in conjunction with its services to the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. However, in March 2006 the...
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fastjet Tanzania Celebrates Second Anniversary
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Two years can be an eternity for a startup airline and there are examples in East Africa that some did not survive the first two months of...
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Virgin Atlantic Plan New Boeing 787-9 Routes in Winter 2015
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The airline has updated its Winter 2015/16 schedule effective from October 25, 2015.
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More Airlines Plan London Dreamliner Operations in 2015
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It is just over two years since the first 787 flights were launched to the UK capital and at periods this year more than 740 flights a month,...
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fastjet Secures Zambian Air Service Permit
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African low-cost carrier fastjet has taken a significant step towards launching operations in Zambia after its new local business received an Air...
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Royal Air Maroc to Launch Tangier to Gibraltar Service
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Operating initially twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, it will allow Gibraltarians to reconnect by air with the historic city of Tangier, as...
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easyJet Introduces 26 new Routes for Summer 2015
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The British carrier has announced 26 new routes for its summer schedule, including two entirely new destinations.
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The Mystery of Airport Codes
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We've all sat and contemplated airports and their IATA codes for long enough, and some of their origins have remained a mystery. Why is Chicago...
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Ethiopian Airlines Announces Route to Doha
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The national flag carrier has added Doha to its network, marking the tenth destination in the Middle East for the airline.
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Where Does the Airbus A380 Fly? November 2014 Network Update
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Although the Airbus A380 has now been in passenger service for seven years there remains a lot of interest in the Super Jumbo and new routes are...
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Where Does the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fly? November 2014 Network Update
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With an increasing number of airlines now operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, every month The HUB provides an update on the current...
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Dublin Airport Secures New Routes to Los Angeles and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines
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The new link will provide the first regular link between East Africa and Dublin and will mark the return of flights between the Irish capital and...