The Gulf region is underserved by regional aircraft of up to 150 seats. So there should be huge potential for Embraer to capture market share in the coming years with its E2-family. That’s the view some lessors shared on Sunday in…
Airbus predicts demand for nearly 160 new passenger and freight aircraft in Nigeria two decades from now, propelled by a dynamic economy and urbanization in Africa’s most populous nation. The number will equal 13.5 percent of all new aircraft demand…
Africa is a place of promise and mystery for most people. For US outbound travelers, it has not been a significant market. For example, between 2010 and 2023, the market has been under 1 million travelers from the US each…
Dubai-based carrier flydubai will start flying to Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa on January 17, 2024. This takes the tally of its African network to eleven destinations in ten countries. The reciprocal move comes almost a year after flag carrier Kenya…
International airline lobby organization IATA and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) will combine resources to drive the Focus Africa initiative. This program aims “to maximize aviation’s contribution to development across the African Continent by better serving passengers and shippers.” Speaking from…
Last year, Delta and United faced off trying to access the few South African route authorities available. Since South Africa does not have an airline in the market, the South African government (wisely) allowed both airlines to get frequencies. Both…