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Royal Air Maroc Expands Its Wings, with three New Destinations

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 logistafrica

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is continuing its expansion with the opening of three new air routes from Casablanca, connecting the city to Naples, Manchester, and Abuja. This initiative is part of the airline’s development plan and aims to meet the growing demand of travelers and strengthen RAM’s position on the international market. Starting June 22, 2024, passengers will be able to enjoy direct flights to Naples, Italy. Two frequencies per week (Monday and Saturday) will be available, offering a convenient alternative for business travelers and tourists. This new link will…

HAMZA BENHAMOUDA APPOINTED NEW CEO OF AIR ALGERIE

February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 logistafrica

LogisT-Africa – After succeeding Amine Debaghine Mesraoua in June 2022, Yacine Benslimane is stepping down from his position as the head of the Algerian national airline less than two years later, handing over the reins to Hamza Benhamouda, who was previously the Director-General of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This change, decided by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, was announced through a press release on Wednesday, February 7th. The new captain of Air Algérie faces the challenging task of surpassing the achievements of his predecessor, who successfully navigated the post-Covid…

Ethiopian Airlines MARKS 50 YEARS SINCE THE START OF ITS SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK)

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 logistafrica

Ethiopian Airlines, the leading and fastest growing Airline in Africa, is celebrating the 50th year of the launch of its service to the UK in April 1973. Ethiopian Airlines’ inaugural flight arrived in London-Heathrow on a Boeing 720-B commencing with two flights a week. The flight was originally operated via Cairo, Rome and Frankfurt with First Class and Economy Class….read more on africaaero.org

Transair Senegal’s fleet expands with the imminent arrival of a Boeing 737-300

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 logistafrica

According to sources, Transair Senegal, the first Senegalese private airline serving Africa, will soon strengthen its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 737-300. Currently, Transair’s fleet consists of Embraer, Beechcraft and a Boeing 737-500. read more on africaaero.org

AFRAA CONCLUDES ITS 54TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH EMPHASIS ON CONCERTED ACTIONS TO DRIVE AIR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 logistafrica

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Air Senegal concluded the 54th Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Dakar, Senegal. The event was held under the High Patronage of the Government of Senegal. The Assembly, which brought together 456 delegates from 42 countries under the theme “Acing the Roadmap to Sustainable African Aviation”, called upon African airlines and air transport stakeholders to act on initiatives and strategies that will drive the sustainability of the air transport sector to realise its potential. Among others, these include: the Air Transport Sustainability Roadmap, the effective implementation of the…

South African Express placed placed into final liquidation

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 logistafrica

South African Express was finally placed in final liquidation by the South African High Court on Wednesday, a long-awaited decision since the cancellation of the airline’s licenses and operating rights by the International Air Services Council (IASC) of South Africa last July, due to the failure of a second sale attempt. read more

High salaries, recruitments at Uganda Airlines concern Members of Parliament

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 logistafrica

Officials from Uganda Airlines led by their Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bamuturaki appeared before the committee on Tuesday, 16 August 2022 KAMPALA, Uganda, August 17, 2022/ — The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities (COSASE) has given Uganda Airlines one month to come up with a staff structure after it emerged that several officers are being paid exorbitantly. Officials from Uganda Airlines led by their Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bamuturaki appeared before the committee on Tuesday, 16 August 2022 to answer concerns raised by the Auditor General on the operations of…

Agility Completes £763 Million Acquisition of Menzies Aviation and creates the world’s largest aviation services provider

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 logistafrica

The combined company will be the world’s largest aviation services company by number of countries and second largest by number of airports served. Agility Logistics a Kuwait-based supply chain, infrastructure and innovation services company, announced in a release that it has acquired John Menzies plc, the Scotland-based holding company of Menzies Aviation plc, which it will combine with its National Aviation Services (NAS) company to create a global leader in aviation services across 58 countries. According to the release, Menzies Aviation the combined company will provide air cargo services,…

Ethiopian Airlines Group Signs Proposal with De Havilland Canada for up to Four Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door Kits

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 logistafrica

Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 20, 2022 – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) and Ethiopian Airlines Group (“Ethiopian”) announced today that Ethiopian has signed a proposal for the purchase of two Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits. The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement. “Cargo has played a pivotal role in Ethiopian Airlines’ operations over the past couple of years, and will remain a key growth pillar of…