Category: Air Transport

Civil Aviation: Cameroon to Host the ICAO Global Facilitation Forum in 2025

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Cameroon is set to play a prominent role on the international civil aviation stage by hosting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Facilitation Forum in 2025. To this end, the Minister of Transport (MINT), Jean Ernest Masséna NGALLÈ BIBEHÈ, chaired a preparatory meeting in his office on November 5, 2024. This high-level meeting brought together key officials involved in organizing the event, including representatives from the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA), the Ministry of External Relations (MINREX), the General Delegation for National Security (DGSN), and other major stakeholders in…

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Launch of Tchibanga Airport Construction Works

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On November 12, 2024, the Minister of Transport, Merchant Marine and Sea, Dieudonné Loïc NDINGA MOUDOUMA, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture Jonathan IGNOUMBA and local authorities, including Governor Jean Robert MABOBET, officially launched the construction works of the new Tchibanga airport. This project is part of the country’s infrastructure modernization plan. Following the commissioning of Oyem airport, Tchibanga airport becomes the next step in this ambitious transformation of the transport sector. Initially planned as a renovation, the project was ultimately redesigned to build a new airport. The first phase,…

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RwandAir and Euroairlines Group sign a strategic agreement for worldwide distribution of their routes

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The African airline, boasting one of the youngest and most advanced fleets on the continent, will now be able to sell its tickets through over 60 markets and thus significantly expands its global distribution network Madrid, November 14, 2024. The African airline RwandAir has signed an agreement with Euroairlines Group to improve the distribution of its more than 30 domestic and international routes. They will benefit from the network of travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more than 60 countries that the Spanish company will make available to them…

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Ethiopian Airlines Makes History with Africa’s First A350-1000

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Ethiopian Airlines, the undisputed leader in African aviation, marks a historic milestone with the acquisition of the very first Airbus A350-1000 on the African continent. The aircraft, christened “Ethiopia: Land of Origins,” was officially handed over during a solemn ceremony in Toulouse, Airbus’s headquarters in France, ahead of its triumphant arrival scheduled for November 5, 2024, at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport. A Rapidly Expanding Fleet This delivery is part of an ambitious development strategy, as evidenced by the impressive order of 124 new aircraft announced by the carrier. The…

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ECOWAS Aviation Ministers Set to Address the High Cost of Air Transport and Travel Tickets through Common Reforms in Lomé, Togo

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ECOWAS is gearing up to host a key series of meetings from November 5-8, 2024, in Lomé, Togo, bringing together aviation ministers, DGs of Civil Aviation, officials, and industry stakeholders to chart a new course for air travel across West Africa. These sessions, which is a response to a directive of the 65th Heads of State Summit held in July 2024, aim to address persistent challenges in the aviation sector, focusing on lowering operational costs and uni-fying safety protocols to improve regional connectivity and economic cooperation. The meetings will begin…

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Euroairlines consolidates its presence in the African market with an alliance with Ethiopian Airlines

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the fastest growing global airline brand, will be able to access the more than 60 countries  where Euroairlines is present Madrid, 29 October, 2024. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airline, has chosen Euroairlines to manage its domestic and international routes, following the signing of a collaboration agreement between the two companies. With this alliance, the African airline will have access to the Spanish company’s extensive network of travel agents, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more than 60 countries through its IATA Q4-291 plate.…

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President Felix Tshisekedi Inaugurates Renovated Bangoka International Airport

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Arriving at the end of his four-day working visit to Kisangani, in Tshopo province, President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo inaugurated the newly renovated passenger terminal and aeronautical runways of Kisangani/Bangoka International Airport, located 17 kilometers from the city center, on Saturday. With funding from the national government and financial support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), extensive civil engineering work was carried out on the airport’s runway and tarmac to enhance the safety conditions of air operations at the airport. After cutting the ceremonial ribbon, the President toured the completely…

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AJet expands network with new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, connecting key destinations

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As part of its rapid growth following the 2024 summer season, AJet launched new routes to four cities in Saudi Arabia and two popular Egyptian destinations, offering affordable and efficient travel options across 95 destinations AJet (www.AJet.com), Türkiye’s fast-growing airline, has announced the launch of new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, continuing its network expansion. Beginning October 1, 2024, AJet offers flights from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Jeddah, Riyadh, Medina, and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, as well as flights to the Egyptian resort cities of Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada. In contrast to its parent Turkish Airlines, AJet focuses on…

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Emirates Strengthens Its Presence in South Africa with a Fourth Daily Flight to Johannesburg

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Emirates Airlines, the global leader in international air transport, has announced a significant expansion of its services to South Africa. Starting March 1, 2025, Emirates will add a fourth daily flight between Dubai and Johannesburg, thereby reinforcing its presence in this key market. This new service, operated by a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, will offer an additional 708 seats per day in each direction. Flight EK767 will depart Dubai at 00:10 to arrive in Johannesburg at 06:20, while the return flight EK768 will leave Johannesburg at 10:15 to land in Dubai…

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Menzies expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility

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Boasting high-end facilities and cutting-edge technology, the new cargo warehouse enables Menzies to offer high quality, efficient and safe services to airlines, including launch customers Airlink and Qatar Airways Menzies Aviation (www.MenziesAviation.com), the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique.   The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can now handle cargo at MPM, increasing Mozambique’s freight capacity. This represents a significant expansion in Menzies’ footprint across East Africa, with the company’s…

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