Skyward Express Introduces Dash 8 Q400 Aircraft to Fleet
The Dash 8 Q400 can accommodate 76 passengers in a single-class configuration, making it ideal for Skyward Express’s domestic and regional routes.
Lufthansa Resumes Direct Flights Between Munich and Johannesburg After Nearly Two Decades
This development is expected to boost South Africa’s connectivity with the world, making travel between the two nations easier and more efficient.
RwandAir Aims to Double Fleet Size in Five Years as Revenue Soars
Looking ahead, RwandAir is committed to becoming a major African hub, with plans to double its fleet within five years.
Etihad Airways to Increase Flights to South Africa in Summer 2025
Starting from March 30, 2025, Etihad will operate four flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg. Then, from August 7, 2025, the airline plans to increase this to five flights per week.
Emirates Celebrates Its Commitment to South Africa With Historic A380 Flypast
The flypast also coincides with the return of Emirates’ second A380 service on the Dubai-Johannesburg route, providing passengers with more travel options and the opportunity to experience the airline’s world-class onboard products and services.
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS Joins Sky Team Alliance
This new partnership connects SAS customers to a vast network of over 1,000 destinations worldwide, offering more opportunities for seamless travel.
Tanzanian Parliament Passes Bill To Strengthen Airports Authority
The bill outlines clear conditions to ensure that government-owned airports operate in line with regulatory standards.
Air Botswana Welcomes the New Embraer E175 to Its Fleet
The Embraer E175, Kalahari, will begin operating on new routes between 1st September and 1st November 2024, furthering Air Botswana’s commitment to providing enhanced travel experiences for its passengers.
Boeing and Nigeria Sign Agreement to Boost Aviation Sector
Under this agreement, Boeing will work closely with the ministry and Nigerian airlines, offering planning workshops, training, technical support, and assessments to airline operators.
Ethiopian Airlines Launches New Flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh
This new route strengthens Ethiopian Airlines’ presence in South Asia, connecting Bangladesh with key destinations across Africa and beyond.