Mozambique National Carrier LAM to Suspend Flights to Kenya from March 29
Mozambique national carrier Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) has announced a temporary suspension of flights to Kenya from March 29 2021. A press statement from the airline attributes the suspension [...]
Pandemic Pushes Kenya Airways to comprehensive loss of Ksh 46 Billion
The plunge in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic drove Kenya Airways into a comprehensive loss of Ksh 46.2 Billion for the year ended December 2020 compared to a loss [...]Ethiopian Airlines Adopts African Union's Test and Vaccine Passport
Ethiopian Airlines on Wednesday said it had partnered with the African Centers for Disease Control Prevention (Africa CDC) for the implementation of the African Union Trusted Travel Pass to [...]KQ finally Makes the list of Airlines to ferry COVID-19 vaccines
Kenya Airways(KQ) has finally been hired by UNICEF in a list of 15 airlines contracted to ferry the COVID-19 vaccine. Unicef and the Government's communication points to the health body's [...]
AerCap Buys GE’s Aircraft Leasing Unit for $30 Billion
The world's largest aircraft leasing company, AerCap, has bought the aircraft leasing business of General Electric, a deal worth more than $30 billion. The deal includes about $24 billion in [...]Rolls Royce Posts £4 Billion Loss as Grounded Aircrafts Hit Engine Maker
Rolls Royce, the world's second-largest maker of aircraft engines on Thursday posted a £4 billion annual loss that was worse than analysts had forecasted, an average of a £3.1 billion [...]
Uganda Airlines Secures Landing Slots at Heathrow Dubai Airports
Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines, has secured landing slots for Heathrow Airport and Dubai International Airports as it resumes long-haul flights. This comes after the airline received two new A330-800neo [...]Rolls-Royce Taxis All-Electric Plane, Eyes 480kph World Record for Electric Flights
Rolls-Royce has completed the taxiing of the Spirit of Innovation aircraft, a step toward its plan to set a record for the world's fastest all-electric plane. For the first time, [...]United Airlines Adds 25 Planes to its Order for Boeing 737 Max
United Airlines has announced plans to add 25 planes to its order for Boeing 737 Max jets, bringing itstotal to 180in the coming years. The airline expects to receive 24 [...]Astral Aviation, Kenyan Carrier eyes Middle East Cargo business
Astral Aviation, a Kenyan-based Cargo airline, has linked up with Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) Cargo Centre to create a hub and increase its presence in the Middle East Cargo market. [...]Rwandair Becomes 1st African Airline to Try IATA's Digital Health Passport
Rwanda's national carrier, RwandAir, will become the first African airline to try IATA's digital health passport, aiming to enable safe and seamless international travel. The airline's three-week trial will begin [...]Airlines eye Cargo Boom as pandemic Hits Passenger Numbers
The COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed air travel demand, leaving cargo as light at the end of the tunnel for big airlines. On this list is Kenya Airways, which has finalized [...]
