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Read More »Entebbe Airport raises parking charge to $1.37 for first hour for saloon cars
Africa airlines set to double fleet size on travel demand, says Boeing
Stronger air travel demand in Africa will drive a massive surge in aircraft orders, with Boeing forecasting that 82% of new purchases will be for expansion, not replacement. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s aviation industry is set for takeoff, with rising demand for travel on the continent pushing …
Read More »Boeing to cut 10% of workforce
SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | Boeing said on Friday that it will lay off 10 percent of its workforce in the coming months and cut its production amid a month-long strike. The job cuts will impact roughly 17,000 workers across all levels of the company, Boeing said, adding that it …
Read More »A conversation with Amos Wekesa on why ‘direct flights to UK’ is good news
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Amos Wekesa, who has invested heavily in tourism, took to X yesterday, with a comment on why reports that Uganda Airlines has secured direct flights to the UK, could be a turning point for the sector. In his tweet, he said “we need …
Read More »ANNIVERSARY: Uganda Airlines shows that time really flies
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | Time really flies. Uganda Airlines marked 5 years in the sky on 28th Aug 2024. That was the date an inaugural flight departed Entebbe for Nairobi. We celebrate these five years because this is a milestone for the national career. The naysayers gave the airlines …
Read More »Kenya Airways achieves profits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the first time since 2013, KQ has reported a profit before tax. This achievement marks a major turnaround for the airline, in line with the strategic recovery plan launched in 2021, executives said on Aug.19 in a notice. In the six months to 30 …
Read More »Low-altitude flight simulates baggage delivery in airport area in Shenzhen
SHENZHEN | Xinhua | A low-altitude flight test in an airport area was completed at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport on July 26, exploring how unmanned aerial vehicles can be integrated into busy civil aviation airspace. The test simulated an urgent baggage delivery scenario where luggage needed to be transported from …
Read More »DRC accuses M23 of jamming aviation system at Goma airport
Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has accused the March 23 Movement (M23) of jamming the aviation system in the war-troubled province of North Kivu. Last week, air transport at a lower altitude from Goma International Airport in Goma City to Butembo Rughenda Airport …
Read More »African aviation sector sees growth amid challenges in Q2 2024
Even with Nigeria releasing almost 98% of the funds that were blocked in the country, the continent continues to grapple with blocked funds ANALYSIS | AENCIES | African aviation industry continued to show resilience and growth in the second quarter of 2024, navigating economic challenges and seizing opportunities. Airlines across the …
Read More »Africa can transform its aviation sector by harnessing new routes – report
A new study highlights how Africa’s untapped aviation routes are capable of fueling major growth in both intercontinental and intra-continental flights. West African routes lead, with experts advocating for their exploration alongside visa-free travel to revolutionize air travel across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new …
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