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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Africa must ‘build for the future’ to be like China
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Africa can match China's incredible growth story with the right vision and investment, Routes Africa heard.
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SA Express cleared to resume flights
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The South African Civil Aviation Authority has reinstated SA Express’ air operator’s certificate‚ paving the way for the carrier to resume operations.
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SAA targets South America partnerships
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Pumla Luhabe tells Routes Africa conference that the carrier is looking west to re-balance its network.
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In case you missed it: key stories from Routes Africa 2018
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Revisit the key news stories, quotes, audio and images from Routes Africa in Accra, Ghana.
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Nigeria reveals plans for new national carrier
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Fifteen years since the demise of Nigeria Airways and almost six since Air Nigeria ceased trading, the country is set to get a new national carrier...
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#RoutesAfrica - the best tweets from day two
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Routesonline rounds up the best tweets and images from day two of Routes Africa 2018, taking place in Accra, Ghana.
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Routes Africa 2018 Marketing Awards winners revealed
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The winners of the Routes Africa 2018 Marketing Awards have been revealed, with the overall winner through to the final at World Routes in Guangzhou.
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Visa fees the “biggest obstacle” in growing African aviation
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Visa reform is a priority for Africa to reach its tourism potential, a panel of experts have agreed.
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Airlines 'must address profitability issues'
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African airlines continue to be left behind by their rivals around the globe when it comes to having a strong balance sheet.
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Aircraft size 'critical to African route success'
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African airlines need to start thinking more about the size of the aircraft they are using if they are to drive up profits, delegates at Routes...
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Kuuchi urges African airline cooperation
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IATA's vice president for Africa has called on the continent's airlines to work together in order to better compete with carriers around the world.
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Routes Africa 2018 - latest images from Accra
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View the some of the latest images from the 11th Routes Africa, taking place in Accra, Ghana.
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#RoutesAfrica - the best tweets from day one
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Routesonline rounds up the best tweets and images from day one of Routes Africa 2018, taking place in Accra, Ghana.
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African airlines 'should reclaim the continent's market'
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The dominance of non-African airlines in the continent should be challenged, according to Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde GebreMariam.
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Strike now to reap SAATM benefits, airlines told
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African airlines must act now take advantage of the new Single African Aviation Transport Market, Routes Africa delegates have heard.
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SAA CEO pledges to bring ‘a culture of winning’
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After less than a year in the role Vuyani Jarana outlined his turnaround plans for South African Airways, including bringing a "culture of winning"...
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Ghana hosts the return of Routes Africa
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Key figures from the international aviation industry are gathering in Accra, Ghana for the 11th Routes Africa. The event, which is the continent’s...
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ASM's Africa market overview - the stats you need to know
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Huge strides have been made this year towards creating a unified air transport market in Africa. Leading consultancy ASM looks at some of the key...
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Route rundown: LTN-VDA, EWR-SDQ, ADD-ASM
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This week: Wizz adds Israel destination from Luton; Spirit increases Caribbean services; and Ethiopian to serve Eritrea after two decades.
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Single African Air Transport Market targets more nations
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The fourth meeting of the Single African Air Transport Market has taken place – with three new member nations and hopes for more to come.