Air Seychelles and Sri Lankan Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement. This enables passengers flying between Mahé, Seychelles (SEZ) and Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB) to connect to over 20 destinations beyond these initial points. The partnership, announced on April 19, 2024, strengthens the existing interline agreement established in June 2023. 20+ Destinations Now Accessible The codeshare agreement allows both airlines to place their codes on each other's flights, enabling passengers to book a single ticket for travel to over 20 destinations, including popular hubs like Sydney (SYD), Melbourn ..read more

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the suspension of Dana Air's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) following a runway excursion incident involving an MD-82 aircraft on April 23, 2024. According to the statement, the suspension effected April 24, 2024 at 23:59 local time. Dana Air (9J) also announced on Wednesday via social media platform X: "We regret to inform you that our operations have been temporarily suspended by the authorities to undergo a safety and financial audit... We are taking all necessary measures to ensure a safe and seamless travel experience upon our retu ..read more

Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has signed an agreement with AFI KLM E&M, a leading aircraft maintenance service provider, on April 24, 2024. The program, announced at MRO Africa 2024, in Addis Ababa, offers Ethiopian Airlines extensive coverage for all major components within their 777 fleet, including the 777-200LR, 777-300ER, and 777F variants.⁣ ⁣ This encompasses both readily available rotable spare parts and component repair support ..read more

SimpliFlying, a leader in aviation industry analysis, has launched its inaugural Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report 2024. According to SimpliFlying, the report delves into the current state of sustainability within the airline industry. They achieved this through a comprehensive survey of 20 major airlines globally while the survey encompassed five key areas including: team structure, sustainability strategy, perception of sustainability and communications, sustainability initiatives, and budget and future outlook. Shashank Nigamvia, Founder and CEO of SimpliFlying ..read more

Camair-Co (Cameroon), has announced the launch of new flights to Cotonou, Benin and Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, starting May 13, 2024 - boosting its regional connectivity. Cotonou Flights Cotonou flights (COO) will be operated using Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with an initial frequency of four flights per week.  This service will see an increase to six weekly flights starting June 2, 2024, according to the airline. Pointe-Noire Flights Pointe-Noire flights (PNR) will be operated via Libreville (LBV) using a mix of Embraer E175 and E190 aircraft. T ..read more

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance have launched the "Nature Positive Tourism Partnership" alongside a landmark report titled "Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action." Issued on Earth Day 2024, the report outlines the industry's commitment to supporting the UN's Global Biodiversity Framework. This framework aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by emphasising the crucial link between a healthy environment and a thriving tourism sector, as emphasised by the launch of the Nature Positi ..read more

Moroccan flag carrier Royal Air Maroc (AT) has officially launched a tender to acquire new aircraft, according to industry reports (CAPA, April 21, 2024). RAM CEO Abdelhamid Addou reportedly announced that a request for proposals (RFP) had been issued on April 15, 2024, signifying the airline’s move towards expanding its fleet. In 2023, during an interview at the Marrakech-held Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa conference, Addou emphasised the importance of a larger fleet for achieving this objective, particularly for network expansion into the US, Europe, and Africa ..read more

Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has announced it will commence new passenger service to Poland starting mid-June 2024. The flights will be operated to Poland's capital, Warsaw via Athens. Addis Ababa-Warsaw Route Details Ethiopian Airlines plans to operate the route as follows: Airline: Ethiopian Airlines (ET) Route: Addis Ababa (ADD)-Warsaw(WAW) via Athens (ATH) Start Date: June 16, 2024 Frequency: Four times weekly ..read more

Zipline announced on April 19, 2024, that it has reached a significant milestone: completing its one-millionth commercial drone delivery. Zipline's zero-emission drones have now flown over 70 million commercial miles across four continents, delivering more than 10 million products. Notably, 70% of these deliveries occurred in the past two years, highlighting Zipline's rapid growth, according to the company. Zipline outlined it has expanded its services beyond medical supplies to include retail deliveries (e.g., Walmart), agricultural support, animal health initiatives (Africa), and ..read more

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