Five Australian women who were strip-searched and invasively examined at Doha airport have failed in their bid to sue Qatar Airways. They and other women were ordered off a flight and checked for whether they had given birth after a baby was found abandoned in an airport bin in 2020. The incident sparked public outrage and it was condemned by several nations. An Australian court found the state-owned airline could
Category: Air Freight
Qatar Airways Expands Flight Frequency to Luanda
Qatar’s national flag carrier Qatar Airlines is increasing its scheduled flights to Angola’s capital Luanda from one per week to four. The additional flights aim to bolster connectivity between Doha and Luanda, thereby promoting travel and commerce. The airline has also announced the expansion of its flight network with an additional route – to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital Kinshasa. Scheduled routes include a flight departing Doha and
Ethiopian Airlines Starts Daily Flights to Angola
Ethiopian Airlines has increased the frequency of its flights to Luanda from three times a week to once a day. The move is expected to support intra-African connectivity. Ethiopian Airlines has maintained a presence in Angola for over four decades, initiating its first flight in June 1986. Currently, the airline operates international passenger and cargo services to more than 130 destinations worldwide. Angola’s aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth. In
Qatar Airways Expands African Network with New Luanda-Kinshasa Route
Qatar Airways, an award-winning airline, announced its expansion plans to include a new route connecting Luanda, Angola, to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This expansion aims to enhance connectivity and provide passengers with increased travel options within the African continent and beyond. According to a press release issued on April 8, 2024, Qatar Airways highlighted the significance of this network extension, which will result in greater frequencies and capacity
Boeing Compensates Alaska Air with $160 Million After Mid-Air Incident
Boeing has reached a settlement of $160 million with Alaska Air to compensate for losses incurred following a dramatic mid-air blowout incident in January. Alaska Air stated that the payment is intended to address the profits lost during the first three months of the year, with expectations of further payouts in the coming months. The incident occurred when a door plug fell from an Alaska Air Boeing 737 Max 9
South Sudan Nears Sovereignty Over Airspace with Completion of Air Traffic Management System
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan announced on Wednesday that the nation is on the verge of regaining control of its sovereign airspace from Sudan, following the successful completion of the Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) by China Harbor Engineering Company (Chec). During the reopening ceremony of the national parliament in Juba, President Kiir disclosed that the Ministry of Transport and the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority are in the
Delhi Airport Emerges as Key Hub for Bangladeshi Cargo
Delhi Airport has become a pivotal hub for Bangladeshi cargo, transshipping over 8,000 metric tonnes of readymade garments to global destinations like Spain, Netherlands, and France in the past year. Since initiating the transshipment facility in March last year, Delhi Airport has facilitated the seamless movement of cargo, reducing shipment costs for Bangladeshi manufacturers and boosting international exports via Delhi Airport. This initiative underscores Delhi’s growing importance as an international
Mozambique: LAM launches new cargo aircraft
Mozambique Airlines (LAM) has debuted its latest addition to the fleet, a Boeing 737-300F cargo aircraft, aimed at fortifying the airline’s cargo operations. With a hauling capacity of 17 tonnes, this move is expected to bolster LAM’s cargo handling capabilities by 69 percent. Speaking at the ceremony introducing the new cargo service in Maputo, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Amilton Alissone (MTC), hailed the investment in the cargo aircraft
Mozambique: LAM’s first cargo plane to start operating from March 25th
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is set to inaugurate its first cargo operations starting March 25th, utilizing a newly acquired Boeing 737-300F aircraft, as announced by the company’s general director to Lusa. With an investment of US$3 million (€2.74 million) in this venture, LAM aims to bolster its logistics capabilities. Primarily catering to domestic cargo needs and serving routes to South Africa and Tanzania, the introduction of the Boeing 737-300F
LAM to Expand Routes to Dubai and China Amid Restructuring Efforts
LAM, Mozambique’s state airline, is gearing up to introduce regular flights to Dubai and Guangzhou, China, by July, announced Theunis Crous, the airline’s general director. The move comes as part of LAM’s strategic plans to broaden its international network. Crous expressed optimism about the upcoming launches, stating, “We hope to launch flights to Dubai and Guangzhou within the next three months – in June or July.” He highlighted the airline’s