Congo Airways SA has been granted a 90-day moratorium by the International Civil Aviation Organization (IATA) and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Civil Aviation Authority. The Ministry of Transport, Communication Routes, and Disenclavement announced this extension on Monday, September 16, 2024, via their official X account. This moratorium is intended to allow Congo Airways to finalize the return to service of one of its Airbus A320 aircraft, registered as 9S-AKD,
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DRC Relaunches Air Congo with Inaugural Flight Set for December
The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), under Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, has revived its plans to establish a new national airline, “Air Congo SA.” During the 14th Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, September 20, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, confirmed that the project, stalled since 2023, is back on track. The inaugural flight is scheduled for December 1,
TAAG Partners with Habana Forwarding to Expand Cargo Services
TAAG, Angola’s national airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Habana Forwarding to enhance the transport of cargo and mail on the Luanda-Lisbon-Luanda and Luanda-Havana-Luanda routes. The one-year renewable agreement positions TAAG as Habana Forwarding’s preferred operator, enabling the transportation of diverse cargo to intercontinental destinations, particularly in the Americas, Africa, and Europe. The agreement was formalized by TAAG’s commercial director, Miguel Carneiro, and Habana Forwarding’s chairman, Cenén Portuindo
New Luanda Airport Set for November Launch as Transfer Process Nears Completion
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
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