Airlink Connects South Africa With D.R. Congo

Airlink Connects South Africa With D.R. Congo

Airlink, the privately-owned and independent regional airline has concluded plans to connect South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo when it launches its new scheduled passenger flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi on November 30,  2020. “Airlink is looking forward to establishing direct services – and flying our brand new colours – between the region’s important mining and minerals centres and supporting commerce, trade and tourism between the two countries,” said Airlink CEO, Rodger Foster….

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Air France-KLM Group Launches New Base In Dubai

Air France-KLM Group Launches New Base In Dubai

Air France-KLM Group has launched a new regional headquarters at Dubai Airport Free zone after restarting operations in the Middle East region earlier in the year. The group’s entire regional team is now based at the free zone, including general management, HR, finance, commercial, UAE country management and regional sales support. The new ‘flex work office’ provides a more flexible and relaxed workplace with fewer fixed stations and offices. “Our aim is to continue to…

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Airlink Reconnects South Africa With Botswana

Airlink Reconnects South Africa With Botswana

Airlink, the privately-owned regional airline has announced plans to re-connect South Africa and Botswana when it resumes scheduled passenger services between Johannesburg and Gaborone next week and to Kasane and Maun next month. This follows Botswana’s phased lifting of travel restrictions that curtailed travel while it worked to successfully contain the spread of the Coronavirus. “Airlink is looking forward to re-establishing the vital services between Johannesburg and Botswana’s three key destinations that sustain the all-important business,…

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Air Peace to commence flight services to J/burg, plans more route expansion

Air Peace to commence flight services to J/burg, plans more route expansion

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace has concluded plans to commence scheduled flight services to Johannesburg, South Africa from Lagos. The route is strategic for the carrier considering the wobbling situation of South African Airways that is facing tough times and at the verge of bankruptcy. The airline in a statement said it had made huge progress in meeting the stipulated requirements of the aviation authorities in both South Africa and Nigeria to enable it…

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Airlink ends 23 year franchise pact with SAA, gets new name

Airlink ends 23 year franchise pact with SAA, gets new name

Inks interline deal with BA, Emirates, Qatar, United, KLM-Air France Airlink, the privately-owned airline, has officially changed its company name from “SA Airlink” to “Airlink”, as part of its strategy to distinguish itself as a totally independent airline. Earlier this year, Airlink ended its 23 year franchise agreement with South African Airways and began operating and issuing tickets on its own “4Z” code and designator.   This has liberated Airlink and enabled it to forge commercial ties…

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Airlink reconnects J/burg to Windhoek with daily flights

Airlink reconnects J/burg to Windhoek with daily flights

Airlink, the privately-owned regional airline, will launch daily direct air services reconnecting Johannesburg with Windhoek starting on 26 October. This follows the relaxation of South Africa’s intra-Africa travel restrictions and Namibian Aeronautical Authorities acknowledging Airlink’s traffic rights and designation on the route. Airlink also recently resumed scheduled services between Cape Town and Windhoek as well as between Johannesburg and Walvis Bay. Air travel between the neighboring countries was suspended under the lockdown while public health…

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7 Star Global to float airline, gets license

7 Star Global to float airline, gets license

    To operate five helicopters, 10 E-145 jets   The 7 Star Global Hangar, the first private and independent aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in West and Central Africa has received its Airline Transport License (ATL) from the Federal Government to float its airline – 7Star Global Airline. Speaking to the press at the Murtala Muhammed domestic wing, the Managing Director of 7Star Global, Isaac Balami, a one-time President of the National Association…

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Cleanserve Energy appoints Ndulue CEO, chairman, repositions as firm turns 10

Cleanserve Energy appoints Ndulue CEO, chairman, repositions as firm turns  10

Cleanserve Integrated Energy Solutions Ltd, one of the nation’s fastest growing aviation fuel supply firms, has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Chris Ndulue and a new board Chairman, Prof. Vincent Ndubueze. Confirming this in Lagos, the Head, Legal Services/Admin of Cleanserve, David Aloh, said that this move is reflective of the changes in the stature and personality of Cleanserve as a “top flight” aviation support services brand. Chris Ndulue, Ex-Managing Director of Arik…

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BA launches $60, $1960 fares to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th Independence

BA launches $60, $1960 fares to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th Independence

British Airways has launched fantastic fares to London to celebrate Nigeria’s 60 years of Independence. According to the airline, passengers can book their tickets from Lagos and Abuja on Economy Class from $60 and Business from $1960.   The airline said the offer is only available for sale from 1 st – 7th October 2020 and outbound travel till 25th June 2021. “Changes are as per fare rules while applying our ‘Book with Confidence’ policy….

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Green Africa Airlines, FCMB ink deal to boost air travel

Green Africa Airlines, FCMB ink deal to boost air travel

A new entrant into Nigeria’s aviation industry, Green Africa Airline has formed a strategic partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB), a leading financial institution in Nigeria. Revenue collected from all Green Africa customer sales transactions will be exclusively domiciled at Green Africa’s operating account with FCMB. Upon commencement of pre-sales in early 2021, FCMB will provide Green Africa with access to up to US$31m in a combination of standby letter of credit and rolling…

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