Routes Africa 2013
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ROUTES AFRICA: Syphax Airlines Confirms Airbus Short-Haul Deal
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New Tunisian carrier Syphax Airlines has confirmed its tentative commitment to buy three Airbus A320neo and becomes the first African carrier to...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Air Nambia Prepares for A330 Arrival
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Air Namibia has confirmed it will introduce its first Airbus A330-200 into commercial scheduled operation on its Windhoek – Frankfurt route...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Hub and LCC Models Provide African Promise
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Africa’s aviation landscape is being transformed by the ambitious growth plans of Kenya Airways, Ethiopian and Fastjet. Of all the...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Royal Jordanian Opens Routes to Lagos and Accra
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Oneworld alliance member Royal Jordanian has introduced further links into Africa this month with the inauguration of air services between Queen...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Niger Signs Open Skies Agreement with UAE
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The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has signed an Open Skies agreement with the government of...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Routes and UBM Make Donation to The Gorilla Organization
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Just six weeks ago, eleven members of the Routes team endured pain as they joined over 40,000 brave souls to take to the streets of Manchester on...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Ugandan CAA Calls for Africa to Unite and Push Forward Liberalisation
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The head of the Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) took the opportunity at this year’s Routes Africa forum in his home country to push...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Routes Africa Off to Flying Start With Aerobatic Performance
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At 11:30am on the morning of July 7, 2013 this year’s Routes Africa event was officially opened with a stunning aerobatic display over...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Ethiopian Airlines Commences Brazilian Service
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East African carrier Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated flights between its hub at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa and the Brazilian cities...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Opening Borders in Africa
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South African Tourism Minister, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, reveals his dream of making an African e-visa regime a reality, enhancing accessibility...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Africa World Airlines in Advanced Talks on Nigerian Expansion
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Ghanaian newcomer Africa World Airlines has ambitious plans to expand its activities into international markets ahead of its first anniversary in...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Kenya Airways Inaugurates Link to Abu Dhabi
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SkyTeam alliance member Kenya Airways has inaugurated flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi International Airport. The carrier launched a...
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ROUTES AFRICA: ASM Highlights Africa's Market Potential
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In a discussion on the theme “Understanding the Market Opportunity”, Marc Gordien, Vice President Consulting, Europe, Middle...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Exploring Uganda - Delegates Visit Chimpanzees & Find Source of the Nile!
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Delegates arriving early at this year's Routes Africa event in Kampala were able to gain an insight into life in Uganda on a couple of special...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Air Uganda Launches Flights to Mogadishu
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Local carrier Air Uganda inaugurated flights between Entebbe and Mogadishu in Somalia on July 8, 2013. The three times weekly service will...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Uganda – Africa's Pearl
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Uganda is increasingly eager to realise its vast untapped tourism potential, while a milestone oil deal looks set to further brighten its...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Intra-African Flights Boost Tourism, says Zambian Minister
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African airlines can help unlock the continent’s tourism potential by introducing intra-African flights that enhance connectivity between...
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ROUTES AFRICA: Emirates Conakry Link Increases African Network to 24 Destinations
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Emirates Airline is to introduce flights to Conakry, the capital city of Guinea from the start of the Northern...
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Routes Airport Marketing Awards – Shortlisted Airports Announced!
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Voting has now closed for the fourth regional heat of the 2013 Routes Airport Marketing Awards and the shortlisted airports were announced earlier...
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Routes Africa to Open with Aerobatics Spectacular!
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On Sunday 7thJuly at 11:30, this year’s Routes Africa event will be opened by Captain Howard Davenport, with a special 15 minute...