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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African airlines sign on to travel pass program
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Carriers believe a 'trusted' health pass is needed for passengers in the post-COVID-19 world.
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Ethiopian Airlines unveils a COVID-19 travel pass to facilitate route restart
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The 'Trusted Travel Pass' is being introduced by the airline and the African Union.
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Nigeria’s Azman Air to add international routes in 2021
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New aircraft will allow the 10-year-old airline to expand its horizons beyond Nigeria.
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Regional overview: Middle East & Africa
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ASM assesses the current state of aviation in the Middle East & Africa and how 2021 is shaping up.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e April 26)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e April 12)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e March 22)
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Routes' weekly update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infographic: the global picture (w/e March 22)
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How airlines around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Routes and AFRAA sign agreement to help drive growth for the Africa aviation market
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The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Routes have signed their first formal agreement in history.
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Country snapshot: Mozambique
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LAM Mozambique Airlines remains the country’s largest carrier, but Ethiopian Airlines’ decision to launch domestic services is challenging the flag...
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Country snapshot: Nigeria
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We take a look at the West African market which has made aviation a major focus of its strategy.
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Where does the Airbus A380 fly? Latest network update
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Routesonline provides an update on the operations of the Airbus A380. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top destinations...
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Africa needs to "get serious" over SAATM implementation
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The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) needs to act as a wake-up call for countries across the continent to “get serious and get going”,...
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Infographic: Kenya's market in numbers
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A focus on the Kenya market ahead of Routes Africa 2019 taking place in Mombasa.
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What does the future hold for South African Airways?
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In an open and candid interview, Vuyani Jarana, South African Airways’ former CEO, will share his view on the challenges the carrier faces, next...
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Shortlists announced for the Routes Africa 2019 Awards
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Ten airports and five tourism authorities have been recognised by the airline network planning community for their outstanding marketing support.
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Fastjet suspends Mozambique operations amid strong competition
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Budget carrier Fastjet is suspending operations in Mozambique because of rising competition and overcapacity on the routes it operates. However, it...
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Analysis: Kenya's evolving aviation market
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With Routes Africa heading to Mombasa in the Kenya in December, Routesonline looks at some of the key facts and figures shaping the East African...
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ASM Route Development Accreditation available for Routes Africa delegates
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Industry-leading training session returns to 2019 event programme following the success of previous edition.
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Wizz Air, Oman Air and Egyptair register for Routes Africa
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Senior network planners will discuss new route opportunities at the longest-standing and most established route development forum dedicated to the...