Africa
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the African region.
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Interview: Qatar Airways VP Africa Hendrik Du Preez
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South African-born Hendrik Du Preez talks about the potential for Qatar Airways in Africa. Thanks to the end of the blockade, many more...
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African airlines sign on to travel pass program
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Carriers believe a 'trusted' health pass is needed for passengers in the post-COVID-19 world.
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Ethiopian Airlines unveils a COVID-19 travel pass to facilitate route restart
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The 'Trusted Travel Pass' is being introduced by the airline and the African Union.
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Nigeria’s Azman Air to add international routes in 2021
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New aircraft will allow the 10-year-old airline to expand its horizons beyond Nigeria.
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Regional overview: Middle East & Africa
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ASM assesses the current state of aviation in the Middle East & Africa and how 2021 is shaping up.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e April 26)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e April 12)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e March 22)
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Routes' weekly update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infographic: the global picture (w/e March 22)
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How airlines around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Country snapshot: Mozambique
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LAM Mozambique Airlines remains the country’s largest carrier, but Ethiopian Airlines’ decision to launch domestic services is challenging the flag...
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Russian carriers NW20 Zanzibar charter service additions
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Various Russian carriers in recent schedule update filed planned charter operations to Zanzibar in Tanzania, on board Boeing 767 and 777...
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British Airways 3Q21 Johannesburg aircraft changes as of 23OCT20
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British Airways in the 3 rd quarter of 2021 plans operational aircraft changes on London Heathrow – Johannesburg route, previously not...
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Ethiopian Airlines NS21 London operations as of 22OCT20
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Ethiopian recently adjusted Addis Ababa – London Heathrow service, for Northern summer 2021 season. From 28MAR21, the Star Alliance...
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FastJet to resume Victoria Falls – Johannesburg service from Dec 2020
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FastJet in December 2020 plans to resume Victoria Falls – Johannesburg route, the airline announced this week. From 03DEC20, the...
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Ethiopian Airlines Nov 2020 European operations as of 21OCT20
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Ethiopian Airlines in the last few days filed additional changes to its planned European operation, for the period of 25OCT20 – 30NOV20....
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Air Tanzania Nov 2020 International operations as of 21OCT20
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Air Tanzania starting next week plans to resume additional International routes, including Harare, Kilimanjaro and Lusaka. Planned International...
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Rwandair Nov 2020 European service adjustment
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Rwandair during the month of November 2020 is adjusting service to Europe, where the airline schedules 2 weekly Kigali – Brussels –...
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Virgin Atlantic delays Atlanta / Johannesburg A350 service until mid-Nov 2020
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Virgin Atlantic in recent schedule update delayed planned Airbus A350-1000XWB service introduction on Atlanta and Johannesburg. Previously...
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Air Namibia resumes South Africa service from late-Oct 2020
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Air Namibia starting next week resumes regular International service, initially operating flights to South Africa. Planned operation from 28OCT20...
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Air Mauritius Nov 2020 operations as of 20OCT20
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Air Mauritius during the month of November 2020 continues to operate limited service, reflected in recent schedule update. As of 20OCT20, planned...