Domestic and international flights at Dr. António Agostinho Neto Airport (AIAAN) are scheduled to begin in the second half of November, according to António Pombal, the general director of the Temporary Operator of the New Luanda Airport (ATO). Speaking during the third integrated operational test simulation, Pombal confirmed that airlines are currently reprogramming flight codes and adjusting operational and logistical procedures. The transfer of operations from the 4 de Fevereiro
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Zambia Achieves Major Aviation Milestone with ICAO Audit Success
Zambia’s aviation industry has reached a significant milestone, clearing an intensive audit conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This audit, a key evaluation of a country’s adherence to international aviation safety standards, saw Zambia achieve an impressive 73.48% successful implementation rate. This result surpasses both the global average of 69.4% and the East and Southern Africa regional average of 60.71%, highlighting Zambia’s efforts to strengthen its aviation sector
Dr. António Agostinho Neto Airport Set to Begin Flights in November
Domestic and international flights at Dr. António Agostinho Neto Airport (AIAAN) are scheduled to commence in the second half of November, as announced by the general director of the Temporary Operator of the New Luanda Airport (ATO), António Pombal. This announcement came during the third integrated simulation of operational tests at the new airport. Pombal revealed that airlines are currently reprogramming and adjusting flight codes, along with other operational and
Workers Strike Over Adani Group Deal Disrupts Operations at Nairobi’s Main Airport
A strike by workers at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) led to widespread flight delays and cancellations on Wednesday, affecting both departing and arriving passengers, according to Kenya Airways. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union, the country’s largest aviation workers’ union, initiated the industrial action in response to a proposed agreement allowing India’s Adani Group to lease JKIA for 30 years. The union expressed concerns that the deal, announced in
Kenya’s High Court Blocks Adani Group Airport Lease Amid Public Concerns
Kenya’s High Court has temporarily halted a proposed deal for India’s Adani Group to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for 30 years in exchange for upgrading the facility, according to court documents. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) jointly filed an application on Monday, arguing that Kenya could independently raise the $1.85 billion needed to modernize the airport in Nairobi. They raised
Sweden to Abolish Eco-Tax on Air Travel in July 2025
The Swedish government announced on Tuesday that it will eliminate the eco-tax on air travel, which was introduced in 2018, effective from July 1, 2025. This decision follows months of discussions and stems from an agreement between the conservative government led by Ulf Kristersson and its far-right allies, the Sweden Democrats, who together hold a parliamentary majority. The removal of the tax aims to boost air transport and enhance accessibility
Dr. António Agostinho Neto Airport Sees Sixfold Surge in Cargo Operations
Cargo operations at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport have experienced significant growth, with a total volume of 225,900 kilograms (225.9 tons) recorded from January to August this year, according to António Pombal, the general director of the airport’s Temporary Operator. Pombal highlighted that the cargo segment has grown sixfold since operations began on December 19, 2023. The airport’s cargo terminal has an annual capacity of 130,000 tons and handles
Ethiopian Airlines Leases Aircraft Amid Boeing Delivery Delays
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has been forced to lease aircraft to sustain its expansion plans due to delays from Boeing Co. in delivering new planes. Over half of Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet consists of Boeing models. CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele revealed that the airline has been awaiting deliveries of 737 Max jets and 777 freighters since April. Boeing has not provided a new timeline for these deliveries, impacting the airline’s
Ethiopia to Build Africa’s Largest Airport Near Addis Ababa
Ethiopia has embarked on a significant initiative to enhance its aviation infrastructure by signing an agreement to design a new airport near Bishoftu, approximately 45 kilometers from Addis Ababa. Spearheaded by Ethiopian Airlines, the project aims to establish the largest airport in Africa, with completion targeted for 2029. The new facility will feature four runways and is designed to accommodate up to 110 million passengers annually, making it the continent’s
Lufthansa Cargo Expands Fleet with 18th Boeing 777 Freighter
Lufthansa Cargo has taken delivery of its 18th Boeing 777 freighter, which arrived at Frankfurt Airport over the weekend. The long-haul aircraft was delivered directly from Boeing’s factory in Everett, USA, to the cargo airline’s largest hub in Frankfurt. “The B777F remains the most efficient and modern freighter in its class,” stated Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. “This latest addition to our fleet represents a significant investment in our