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Several planes destroyed at Khartoum Airport as fighting continues

Several airplanes have been destroyed at Sudan's Khartoum airport when the airport came under fire during clashes by Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group on Saturday, 15th of April 2023. Several airlines have suspended their operations to Sudan due to the closure of the Khartoum International Airport. The following aircraft have been destroyed so far according to well-informed Twitter account JACDEC: UNHAS Embraer E135 Saudia Airbus […]

todayApril 26, 2023 223

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Pilot makes an emergency landing whiles a snake laid under his seat

Rudolf Erasmus, a pilot, was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday after discovering what is believed to be a 4-foot-long Cape cobra, one of South Africa's most venomous snakes, on board his plane. "This was definitely a first and not something you get trained to handle," Erasmus told TimesLive. Erasmus and his four passengers were flying from Worcester, in the Western Cape, to the old Nelspruit Airfield near […]

todayApril 5, 2023 300 2

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London City Airport scraps the 100ml liquid limit for passengers hand luggage

London City Airport has scrapped the 100ml liquid limit by using high-tech scanners which also allow electronics to be kept in hand luggage at security. Travelers can now carry on up to two liters of liquid, and toiletries no longer have to be put in separate bags. It is the second UK airport to use this technology in all its security lanes, after Teesside introduced it in March. The government […]

todayApril 5, 2023 151

Airline News

TAAG Angola suspends Accra route after three months of starting route

TAAG Angola Airlines has suspended its regional service  to Accra, Ghana after just 3 months in service on that route. According to the airline, the suspension is temporary and will be reviewed on 1 June, 2023. This is to help the airline  evaluate certain key variables concerning the resumption of the route. With sustainability in mind, the airline wants to adjust its commercial plans to ensure the effective use of […]

todayApril 3, 2023 221 1

Airline News

Free Hotel Stay for Passengers who Stopover in Istanbul – Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines held a travel agency forum in Kempinski Hotel, Accra last week in a bid to get close to its travel partners. The airline invited IATA-Travel agencies to deliberate on how to maximize the offers Turkish Airlines have and how to sell it to their clients. The airline out doored a new program called the Turkish Airlines Stopover Program.  It is a  program offered by Turkish Airlines that allows […]

todayFebruary 28, 2023 279

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Ethiopian Airlines to Welcome Atlanta to its Network

Addis Ababa, 18 January 2023 - Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa is pleased to announce that it has finalized all preparations to commence a new service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Atlanta, USA. Ethiopian will operate a four times weekly flight to Atlanta (ATL) starting from 16 May 2023. The four times weekly flight will be operated as per the below schedule. Flight Number Frequency Departure Airport […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 73

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AVIATION CUP AFRICA GOLF TOURNAMENT MAKES A COLORFUL DEBUT

From GDS, airline, travel agency to in-flight catering sectors of the industry, golfers from the aviation industry gathered in the closest golf course to the airport in Lagos and one that shares history with aviation in Nigeria — Ikeja Golf Club — as the West African leg of Aviation Cup Africa Golf Tournament 2022 teed off. Sponsored by SkyTeam Alliance  — Kenya Airways, Delta Air Lines  — Sky Care Catering […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 60

Airport News

Rebirth Travel and Tours honored at the Ghana  Property Awards 2022

Rebirth Travel and Tours emerged winner of Best Travel House Ghana of the year 2022 at the 14th edition of the Ghana Property Awards. The Founder and CEO of Rebirth Travel and Tours & Rebirth Real Estate and Construction, Mr. Michael Kwadjo Asiedu  who was also adjudged the Best Real Estate Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 received the award on behalf of the company. He was grateful to God […]

todayDecember 15, 2022 161

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Ghana Homebased Carrier to Get an Air Operators Certificate in a Couple of Weeks – DG GCAA

The wait for the Ghana Homebased carrier to start operations is almost over as the carrier is at the last stage of certification to get an Air Operators Certificate (AOC). According to the Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Ing. Charles Kraikue, at the just ended aviation stakeholders' breakfast meeting today the 15th of December, 2022, the new airline is at the last stage in getting an AOC. […]

todayDecember 15, 2022 265

Airline News

Precision Air plane crash update: Investigators say fire and rescue brigade ill-equipped

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB), has recommended the government to build adequate capability to its rescuing units for the implementation of search and rescue operations during occurrences. Citing the Airports Rescue and Fire Fighting Services and Marines Rescue Unit as an example, AAIB added that there should be a well-structured and effective coordinated aviation and marine search and rescue operation. The recommendations from the investigation unit which is under […]

todayNovember 24, 2022 76

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