Ivory Coast-based Air Afrique was started up in the early 1960s. At the time, many African countries, including newly independent former French colonies, couldn’t afford to operate their own national airline. But sensibly enough, many of those countries teamed up and set up an airline together with help from...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (April 2019) with demand up 12%.
Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*),was up 12% compared to April 2019 and 7.8% compared to March 2021....
Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers including Ghanaians, to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations. Starting this week , Emirates customers will be able to fly to three of the nation's biggest business hubs - Chicago, Houston or San Francisco...
Air Canada and Emirates have announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the moving of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 as of July 26th. The co-location of operations in one of the world’s premier terminals will significantly improve the...
Today marks another milestone in the historical exploration of global aviation, which is worth acknowledging as it marks its 118th birthday.
The success of the historical evolution in the aviation industry could be attributed to the "Aero Dare devils" who through uncalculated risks, fine-tuned experiments to make aviation what it...
Journey through possible futures at one of the city’s biggest new attractions with this incredible offer on all bookings made until 2nd October, 2022
Emirates has launched an exciting new offer for holidaymakers planning a trip to Dubai between 22nd September and 8th December, 2022. All Emirates customers can now...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, seafarers are having to extend their service onboard ships after many months at sea, unable...
Full text of IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa & Middle East, Mr Kamil Alwadhi,address at the Aviation Africa 2022 Summit in Kigali, Rwanda.
That we are gathered here today is a testament to the resilience of our industry and recognition of the vital importance of air connectivity that our societies, economies...
The incoming Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines, Mrs. Aniley Eshetu - accompanied by out-going Area Manager Mrs. Yemesrach Alemayehu, has paid a working visit to the Director-General of Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ing. Charles Kraikue, at the Authority’s new head office building located within the Kotoka International Airport enclave...
Indigenous airline, Africa World Airlines (AWA), the only airline currently providing domestic air services in the country, has increased its flight frequency between Accra and Kumasi, and Accra-Tamale, to help meet the increased demand, following the suspension of operations of Starbow–the second domestic airline operator.
AWA has increased its Accra-Kumasi-Accra...