South African Airways (SAA), yesterday, concluded plans to resume the Lagos-Johannesburg operations beginning from December 12, 2021. The carrier, just emerging from crisis, has brought options on the lucrative route that also has Air Peace airlines. SAA has been flying to Nigeria for the past 23 years and the resumption of the service is a
Leonardo announced it has sold four AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopters to Bestfly of Angola. This contract marks the entry of the AW169 into the African market with the first purchase from major local operator. The introduction of the 4.6/4.8 tonne AW169 is a significant boost to Bestfly’s air operations in Angola. It will be conducting
Despite renewed calls for a shift from fossil fuel investments, Nigeria and Africa have been identified as requiring more investments in the oil and gas space. Former Managing Director of Equinor Nigeria and current Managing Director, Business Development, Alta Trading UK Limited, Heine Melkevik, stated this during the spotlight session at African Energy Week (AEW) 2021,
By Capital FM. Dubai — Boeing has announced a partnership with Kenya Airways to support its recently launched, Fahari Innovation Hub. The announcement ceremony took place at the Dubai Airshow 2021, with KuljitGhata-Aura, President of Boeing Middle East, Turkey and Africa, and Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Airways, in attendance. Launched
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken will visit Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal from November 15-20, underscoring the depth and breadth of the US relationships with her African partners. During the visit, the Secretary will advance US-Africa collaboration on shared global priorities, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic and building back to a more inclusive
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