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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British Airways Outlines Summer 2014 A380 and 787 Deployment
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British Airways is introducing more choice and benefits for passengers as it extends the number of routes operated by its new aircraft and...
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Air Seychelles Set to Return to Parisian Market
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Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has announced, subject to regulatory approval, it will relaunch flights to...
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fastjet Confirms Lusaka as Second International Destination
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African low-cost carrier, fastjet celebrated the first anniversary of its inauguration at the end of last month by announcing the launch date for...
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Where Does the Dreamliner Fly? - December 2013 Network Update
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This article has been updated for January 2014 Read Here With an increasing number of airlines now operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, every...
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Where Does the Airbus A340-500 Fly? December 2013 Network Update
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Every month The HUB will provide an update on the current A340-500 flight schedule and the routes the aircraft is being deployed upon. ...
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Where Does the A380 Fly? - December 2013 Network Update
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Although the Airbus A380 has now been in passenger service for six years there remains a lot of interest in the Super Jumbo. Every month...
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Emirates Boosts Capacity to Munich with Second A380 Frequency
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) operator, Emirates Airline, has revealed plans to add almost 1,800 seats per week on its route between Dubai and Munich...
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SAA Closes Argentine Service in Network Restructuring
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South African Airways (SAA) has closed reservations this week for its non-stop link between Johannesburg and the Argentine capital Buenos Aires,...
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Growth in International Airline Seat Volumes Outpacing Domestic Expansion, says OAG
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The global market for international airline seats will increase significantly in November, while domestic seat capacity will fare less well,...
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Where Does the Airbus A340-500 Fly? November 2013 Network Update
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At the end of the summer schedules this past weekend Asian carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) closed its non-stop services between Singapore and the...
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Where Does the Airbus A380 Fly? - November 2013 Network Update
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This article has been updated for January 2014 Read Here Although the Airbus A380 has now been in passenger service for six years there...
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Where Does the Dreamliner Fly? - November 2013 Network Update
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This article has been updated for January 2014 Read Here With an increasing number of airlines now operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, every...
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Air Seychelles Safeguards Domestic Air Connectivity with Viking Air Twin Otter Purchase
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Air Seychelles has announced the purchase of three Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft, in a deal which will see the carrier renew its...
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Titan Flies for Gambia Bird
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UK charter provider and airline sub-charter specialist, Titan Airways , has secured a contract to support the flying activities of Gambia Bird...
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WORLD ROUTES: fastjet Ready for International Debut
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African low-cost carrier, fastjet, will commence international flights this week, three weeks later than originally planned after an eleventh hour...
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WORLD ROUTES: ACI Reports Passenger Traffic Rises for August 2013
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Passenger traffic experienced a “slight surge” in growth to almost five per cent for August compared to previous months during the...
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Where Does the A380 Fly? - October 2013 Network Update
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Although the Airbus A380 has now been in passenger service for six years there remains a lot of interest in the Super Jumbo. Every month...
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WORLD ROUTES: fastjet Boosts Domestic Tanzanian Offering
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African low-cost carrier fastjet is to introduce a new domestic link to its Tanzanian flight network from November 1, 2013 with the introduction...
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WORLD ROUTES: Nigeria's Airports to Become Destinations for Non-Travellers
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The managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, George Uriesi, has advised that Nigeria's airports will take “the spirit...
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Where Does the Dreamliner Fly? - October 2013 Network Update
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With an increasing number of airlines now operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, every month The HUB will provide an update on the current...