Malaysia and Japan Airlines to Launch Joint Business
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines are set to launch a joint business structure in 2020, a move that is aimed at enhancing flight connections between the two national carriers. According [...]
KQ Partners with British Airways to Improve Services
Kenya Airways (KQ) has partnered with British Airways, in a move that is aimed at ensuring their customers have a smooth travel experience when using the two airlines. As reported [...]KCAA Reviews Airlines' Operating Licences
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has reviewed operating licences for various airlines. In the reviews, some airlines' licences have been granted, varied, deferred and others denied. In its latest [...]Gabonese Airlines Removed from Europe Blacklist
Gabonese Airlines have been removed from the Europe airspace blacklist, a directive that had caused the airlines not to access the European airspace. The airline has been on the blacklist [...]Boeing to Halt 737 Max Production
Aviation giant Boeing says it plans suspension of the 737 Max production starting in January 2020. Furthermore, Boeing says it will prioritize the delivery of stored aircraft and temporarily suspend [...]
Kenya Airways Names Allan Kilavuka as Interim CEO
Kenya Airways has named Allan Kilavuka as the new acting CEO effective 1st January 2020. The announcement comes after KQ CEO Sebastian Mikosz offered to resign effective December 2019. Allan [...]Africa's Aviation Passengers Set to Double by 2038
In its latest forecast, IATA says that the Africa aviation market will increase by 200 million passengers to hit over 356 million by 2038. Speaking during the 2019 Routes Africa [...]Qatar Airways Acquires 60% Stake in $1.3 Billion Rwanda Airport Project
Qatar Airways has acquired a 60% stake in a new $1.3 billion Rwanda's Bugesera airport project. The government of Rwanda and Qatar Airways have announced an investment partnership for Rwanda's [...]SAA to Receive $272 Million Bailout
South African Airways (SAA) is set to receive $272 million bailout from the government and banks. This comes as it plans to transition into the business rescue phase. Being placed [...]Kenya Airways Bets on New System for Revenues Mobilization
Kenya Airways says it has announced the adoption of the Altea Network Revenue Management System (ANRMS) implemented by Amadeus. According to the airline's CEO, Sebastian Mikosz, the new system will [...]Local Airlines Increase Flights Frequency As Festive Period Approaches
Local airlines have increased their flights frequencies to holiday destinations, a move aimed at meeting the high travel demand of the approaching festive season. For instance, Jambojet has added 54 [...]KAA to Spend KSh350 Million on Wilson Runway Repairs
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced plans to repair the potholes on Wilson Airport runway, an activity that is set to cost the authority KSh 350 million. However, the [...]
