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: ASM Highlights Africa's Market Potential
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In a discussion on the theme “Understanding the Market Opportunity”, Marc Gordien, Vice President Consulting, Europe, Middle...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Exploring Uganda - Delegates Visit Chimpanzees & Find Source of the Nile!
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Delegates arriving early at this year's Routes Africa event in Kampala were able to gain an insight into life in Uganda on a couple of special...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Air Uganda Launches Flights to Mogadishu
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Local carrier Air Uganda inaugurated flights between Entebbe and Mogadishu in Somalia on July 8, 2013. The three times weekly service will...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Uganda – Africa's Pearl
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Uganda is increasingly eager to realise its vast untapped tourism potential, while a milestone oil deal looks set to further brighten its...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Intra-African Flights Boost Tourism, says Zambian Minister
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African airlines can help unlock the continent’s tourism potential by introducing intra-African flights that enhance connectivity between...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Emirates Conakry Link Increases African Network to 24 Destinations
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Emirates Airline is to introduce flights to Conakry, the capital city of Guinea from the start of the Northern...
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Swiss Reveals Geneva Winter Network Growth
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Swiss International Air Lines has outlined plans to expand its network from Geneva during the winter 2013/2014 schedule as part of a plan to align...
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STATISTICS SPOTLIGHT: Top 50 Airports - July 2013
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Every month The HUB is providing statistics highlighting global airline and airport activity. Alongside detailing the top 50 airlines and...
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STATISTICS SPOTLIGHT: Top 50 Airlines - July 2013
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Every month The HUB is providing statistics highlighting global airline and airport activity. Alongside detailing the top 50 airlines and...
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Boeing 787 Network Update - July 2013
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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 787...
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Thomas Cook Looks at Long-Haul Network Options
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Thomas Cook Airlines Group (TCAG) is looking to grow its long-haul activities over the coming years and has selected the Route Exchange, the...
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Doric Lease Corp Deal Opens Door to New A380 Operators
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A commitment from Doric Lease Corp to potentially acquire twenty new Airbus A380s could open the door to new operators introducing the type into...
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Airbus A350 First Flight Opens Route Development Opportunities
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Many airline executives across the globe were watching the first flight of the Airbus A350 XWB from the Airbus production site at Toulouse in the...
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fastjet Prepares for International Launch from Tanzania
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African low-cost carrier fastjet has been granted permission to launch international flights from Tanzania to South Africa, Zambia and Rwanda...
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British Airways Poised to Reveal Initial Dreamliner Routes
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British Airways (BA) has confirmed that like its fellow UK carrier, Thomson Airways, it will take delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners...
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Airlines Attending Routes Africa 2013
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Earlier this week two more airlines registered for Routes Africa , GOL Transportes and British Airways, and with over 30 airlines expected to...
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Boeing 787 Network Update - Where Does the Dreamliner Fly?
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On the morning of May 31, 2013, Thomson Airways will welcome the arrival of its first Boeing 787 at Manchester Airport following its delivery...
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Qatar Airways Modifies North African Network
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Qatar Airways from June 1, 2013 will increase seat capacity between Qatar and North Africa with the introduction of non-stop flights to both...
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Ethiopian Airlines Prepares for South American Debut
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East African carrier Ethiopian Airlines has finalised the last of its preparation work for its first growth into South America and is now on-track...
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Royal Air Maroc to begin E-Jet Trial
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North African carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is to introduce two former Gulf Air Embraer E190s into its fleet this summer as it completes an...