Jambojet receives rights to fly to Kigali, Rwanda
Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has received approval from the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority to start flights to Kigali. Jambojet CEO, Mr. Allan Kivaluka, said that the airline has also received [...]
British Airways Pilots' September 27th Strike Called Off
British Airways pilots have called off a strike planned for September 27 so as to pave way for negotiations between the airline and the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA). The [...]
Kenya Airways Suspends Direct Flights to Libreville and Cotonou
Kenya Airways has announced the suspension of direct flights to Libreville and Cotonou effective October 14, 2019, a move aimed at increasing efficiency by cutting costs. Customers plying these two [...]Relief for Kenya Airways as Pilots call off planned strike
The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) has called off a planned strike to demonstrate against recent plans by Kenya Airways to hire foreign pilots. The strike was set for Friday [...]Exclusive Interview: Philip Atkins, Vice President, Customers at Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce doubles down on African Aviation market amid strong growth A Rolls-Royce powered aircraft takes off and lands every 16 seconds across the globe. That is an astonishing fact warranted [...]British Airways pilots begin strike, over 1500 flights cancelled
British Airways has informed its customers not to turn up at airports as their pilots start a two-day strike. The strike, which is the biggest in the airlines history, has [...]Aviation in Africa: Ready for Takeoff?
Africa accounts for only about 2.2% of world air transport. If you compare this with the fact that Africa accounts for about 12% of the world's population and growing and [...]IATA Regional Aviation Forum to be held in Nairobi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold this year's Regional Aviation Forum in Nairobi on September 17th. The event, to be hosted by Kenya Airways, will focus on the theme [...]KQ withdraws its Privately Initiated Investment Proposal
Kenya Airways is withdrawing its Privately Initiated Investment Proposal from KAA consideration. The proposal submitted in October last year had earlier recommended the nationalization of the airline. Furthermore, KQ's plan [...]Air Tanzania plane impounded in South Africa
An Air Tanzania plane that was due to fly from the OR Tambo International Airport on Friday was impounded by South African authorities. This followed a court order issued by [...]
