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 [...]KCAA Conducts Search and Rescue Drill
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority today conducted a multi-agency search and rescue drill, assessing Kenya's preparedness for aviation incidences. The Okoa Maisha Asarex 2019 involved the Kenya Defence forces, National [...]South African Airways Revives Partnership Plan with Ethiopian Airlines
South African Airways is back on a proposal to partner with Ethiopian Airlines as SAA struggles with losses. The plan first presented in June 2019 proposed a strategic partnership between [...]Air Traffic Passengers Grow Amid Reforms
Kenya's domestic passenger air traffic through JKIA grew by 12% whereas its international passengers grew by 7.6%. Standard cites that the number of passengers into Kenya grew to 12.07 million [...]Air India Resumes Flights to Nairobi
Air India has relaunched its flights to Nairobi, a move that seeks to boost tourism between the two countries. This comes after the airline's flight from Mumbai to Nairobi landed [...]Jambojet Makes Inaugural Flight to Kigali, Rwanda
Jambojet yesterday made its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda, making it the first low-cost carrier to fly the route. The airline will thus be flying once daily from its hub [...]Kenyan Airline ALS Signs 5-Year TotalCare Contract with Rolls-Royce
Shakeel Khan, ALS CEO (left) with Taieb Ben Sghaier, Sales Director Rolls-Royce at the Dubai AirshowGhana Set to Relaunch National Airline
Ghana is set to relaunch its national airline. This comes after signing a provisional order for three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at the recently concluded Dubai Airshow. The acquisition will cost [...]Air Botswana to Lay Off More Than Half of its Staff
Air Botswanahas announced plans to lay off more than half of its workforce. This comes at a time when the government is trying to, again, privatize the airline. According to [...]
