May 03
Kenya: KQ Announces Flight Delays As Crew Caught Up in Nairobi Traffic
Kenya Airways has announced further delays in outbound flights due to staff being caught up in heavy traffic caused by ongoing heavy rains in Nairobi. Read more »
May 01
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Raises Concern Over Price Gouging On Parts
Ethiopian Airlines has grounded three aircraft due to a shortage of spare parts even as it raises concerns over price gouging . Read more »
April 29
Kenya: Northern Corridor Advances Toward Dual Carriageway With $1.4m Allocation
The Northern Corridor has inched closer to a dual carriageway with the allocation of $1.4 million for visibility studies. Read more »
Kenya: Leaking Roof Highlights KAA's Inefficiency At JKIA
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya faces persistent challenges, with recent incidents spotlighting significant inefficiencies at East Africa's major aviation… Read more »
April 26
Uganda: Boeing Courts Uganda Airlines for Aircraft Inclusion in Growing Fleet
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is pursuing Uganda as a potential customer, aiming to integrate its planes into the East African nation's existing fleet. Read more »
April 25
Kenya: Willem Hondius, Architect of Low Cost Air Travel in Kenya Passes Away
Jambojet founding chief executive Willem Alexandar Hondius has died, Kenya's budget carrier has announced. Read more »
April 24
Kenya: KPA Issues Evacuation Notice for Idle Equipment At the Port
In a bid to optimise operational efficiency and ensure safe harbour operations, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a comprehensive port clean-up exercise that would… Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: Kigali Airport Outranks JKIA in Latest Rankings
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is slipping from its once-held position as the premier regional hub, trailing two spots behind Kigali in the latest rankings. Read more »
Kenya: UN Set to Establish Humanitarian Hub At Kenya's JKIA
The United Nations will establish a humanitarian logistics hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), elevating Kenya to the status of the second African nation to host… Read more »
April 18
Kenya: KQ Buddy Pass Scheme Suspended After Mega Scandal
Kenya Airways has suspended its buddy pass programme, an incentive initiative enabling employees to access two complimentary flights annually. The action follows a scandal that has… Read more »
April 16
Kenya: KQ, SAA Reopen Talks On Pan-African Airline After Takasto Deal Failed
Kenya's national carrier and South Africa Airways (SAA) have reopened discussions on the creation of a Pan-African Airline, following the withdrawal of Takatso, an investment firm… Read more »
April 03
Kenya: Kenya Airways Favours Major Airline for $1 Billion Stake Deal
Kenya Airways is leaning towards favouring a major airline considering acquiring a stake in the Nairobi-based carrier, which could inject at least $1 billion into the company,… Read more »
April 02
Kenya: KQ Receives a Second Freighter, Boosting Capacity
Kenya's flag carrier has welcomed its second freighter, marking a key milestone as the Nairobi-based airline intensifies cargo operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Read more »
March 22
Kenya: KQ Partners With Virgin Atlantic Expanding Access to Caribbean Destinations
Kenya Airways patrons are poised to access various Caribbean destinations served by Virgin Atlantic following the formalisation of a codeshare pact with the UK-based carrier,… Read more »
March 18
Africa: Pan-African Airline Plans in Limbo As SAA Capital Injection Deal Collapses
Pan-African Airline, a highly anticipated venture, finds itself in a state of uncertainty following the collapse of plans for a private capital infusion into South African Airways… Read more »
March 15
Kenya: KQ Boosts New York Flights Ahead of Summer Surge
Kenya Airways has announced an increase in flights to New York in anticipation of a surge in passenger numbers during the upcoming summer season. Read more »
March 12
Tanzania: Tanzanian Shippers Choose Mombasa Port Over Dar Inefficiencies
The Port of Mombasa is capitalising on inefficiencies at the Port of Dar es Salaam as shipping companies opt for the expeditious and cost-effective route through Kenya. Read more »
March 11
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Reaffirms Confidence in Boeing Five Years After Fatal Crash
As Ethiopian Airlines commemorates the fifth anniversary of the 2019 Boeing 737 Max 8 crash, the carrier showcases renewed confidence in Boeing, evident through additional orders,… Read more »
March 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Takes Flight Towards Cost Savings With Boeing 777X
Ethiopian Airlines is set to bolster its financial performance by securing eight Boeing 777X, the latest fuel-efficient variant from the US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing, with… Read more »