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Airlink Embraer involved in runway excursion at Pemba Airport

A South African Airlink Embraer ERJ-135LR, with registration ZS-SJX, sustained damage after veering off the runway during its landing at Pemba Airport (POL) in Mozambique. The incident took place on January 18, in the afternoon, as the Airlink Embraer ERJ-135LR operated as flight 4Z204 from Johannesburg-O. R Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Pemba Airport. The aircraft experienced a runway excursion upon landing in heavy rain. Fortunately, all 35 occupants on […]

todayJanuary 21, 2024 22

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Traveling to the UK will become more expensive from October 4

Traveling to the United Kingdom as a tourist, visitor or a student will become more expensive from 4 October, 2023. The UK Home office has advised that there will be changes to the cost of  Visit Visas and Student Visas for overseas applicants. Visit Visas less than six months will rise from £100 to £115 and the fee for a Student Visa from outside the UK will rise to £490. […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 231 1 3

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Press Release: GCAA Assures the Public on Aviation Safety and Security amidst the Row Regarding the Emergency Landing of Delta Airlines Flight DL157

Accra, 11th September 2023 - The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) wishes to confirm that on Friday, September 8, 2023, Delta Airlines flight DL157 that departed Accra enroute to New York, United States of America with 215 passengers and 6 crew members had to make an emergency landing in Terceira Island, Portugal due to technical challenges. While en-route to its final destination from Accra, the aircraft experienced some technical challenges […]

todaySeptember 11, 2023 194 1

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ASKY officially takes delivery of its two Boeing 737-8 MAX

ASKY, renowned as "The Pan-African Airline," officially announced the delivery of two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft following the signing of a lease agreement with AerCap, the world's largest commercial aircraft lessor, on Monday, May 22, 2023. These newly acquired aircraft, bearing the registrations ET-BAQ & ET-BAR, come with a passenger capacity of 160 seats, comprising 16 seats in Business Class and 144 seats in Economy Class. The grand reception ceremony […]

todaySeptember 4, 2023 176

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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 207 1

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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 261

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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 54

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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 61

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Tanzania Precision Air crash: ‘I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious’

A fisherman who was one of the first responders at the site of Sunday's plane crash which killed 19 people in Tanzania's Lake Victoria, has described how he tried to save the pilots stuck in the cockpit and how he nearly lost his life trying to rescue them. Majaliwa Jackson has been officially declared a hero, awarded 1 million Tanzanian shillings ($430; £370), and offered a job in the fire […]

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