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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ROUTES AFRICA: Nigeria to Use Aero as Model for Country's Future Strategy
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The Nigerian Government is planning to use long-running air carrier Aero Contractors as the business model for future growth in the...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Ugandan Tourist Board Hopes to Unlock Tourism Potential
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The Ugandan Tourist Board are working to boost tourist numbers to the country and enhance the visitor experience using a growing interest in the...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Tenerife Seeks African Air Services
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The geographic location of the Canary Islands means they are well positioned to boost air connectivity between Europe and Africa and perhaps act...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Seychelles Secures Victory in Tourist Destination Award
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Last year’s Routes Africa host, Seychelles, has been recognised by many for its tourism strategy and the way the Government has joined...
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ROUTES AFRICA: From Lake Victoria to Victoria Falls - What's in Store for 2014!
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After a successful Routes Africa event in Kampala which, with over 350 delegates in attendance, was the largest Routes Africa event ever, joint...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Kilimanjaro International Airport Wins Africa Airport Marketing Award
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On July 8, 2013, during an impressive networking evening which took place on the stunning Lakeside Pool Lawns of the Speke Resort, which sits...
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ROUTES AFRICA: UBM Supports Events for Namuwongo
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In September 2011, events industry leaders met at the Global Event Summit and decided to create an industry cause – Events for Namuwongo is...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Qatar Airways Opens Reservations to Addis Ababa
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Fast-expanding Gulf carrier Qatar Airways has opened reservations for its previously announced new route to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa,...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Syphax Airlines Confirms Airbus Short-Haul Deal
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New Tunisian carrier Syphax Airlines has confirmed its tentative commitment to buy three Airbus A320neo and becomes the first African carrier to...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Air Nambia Prepares for A330 Arrival
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Air Namibia has confirmed it will introduce its first Airbus A330-200 into commercial scheduled operation on its Windhoek – Frankfurt route...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Hub and LCC Models Provide African Promise
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Africa’s aviation landscape is being transformed by the ambitious growth plans of Kenya Airways, Ethiopian and Fastjet. Of all the...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Royal Jordanian Opens Routes to Lagos and Accra
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Oneworld alliance member Royal Jordanian has introduced further links into Africa this month with the inauguration of air services between Queen...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Niger Signs Open Skies Agreement with UAE
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The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has signed an Open Skies agreement with the government of...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Routes and UBM Make Donation to The Gorilla Organization
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Just six weeks ago, eleven members of the Routes team endured pain as they joined over 40,000 brave souls to take to the streets of Manchester on...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Ugandan CAA Calls for Africa to Unite and Push Forward Liberalisation
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The head of the Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) took the opportunity at this year’s Routes Africa forum in his home country to push...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Routes Africa Off to Flying Start With Aerobatic Performance
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At 11:30am on the morning of July 7, 2013 this year’s Routes Africa event was officially opened with a stunning aerobatic display over...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Ethiopian Airlines Commences Brazilian Service
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East African carrier Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated flights between its hub at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa and the Brazilian cities...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Opening Borders in Africa
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South African Tourism Minister, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, reveals his dream of making an African e-visa regime a reality, enhancing accessibility...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Africa World Airlines in Advanced Talks on Nigerian Expansion
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Ghanaian newcomer Africa World Airlines has ambitious plans to expand its activities into international markets ahead of its first anniversary in...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Kenya Airways Inaugurates Link to Abu Dhabi
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SkyTeam alliance member Kenya Airways has inaugurated flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi International Airport. The carrier launched a...