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Hundreds of passengers stranded in Nairobi as Somali airlines suspend flights to Mogadishu
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 22, 2025

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, around 200 passengers scheduled to travel to Mogadishu were stranded early Wednesday morning.

Ethiopian Airlines partners with DRC to launch Air Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew termed the partnership as a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen African air transport.

Crisis looms as aviation workers plan strike ahead of Christmas holiday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

The strike threat comes after a series of unresolved issues, with KAWU accusing the government of failing to honour agreements made during a previous...

Air Tanzania banned from flying in European Union airspace over safety concerns
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 16, 2024

The decision was made following serious safety concerns identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Aviation stakeholders urge MPs to reject proposed tax on air travel services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Both IATA and KATA have urged MPs to reconsider the proposed VAT imposition, arguing that it would undermine the Kenyan tourism sector's growth.

New York bound Boeing 767 makes emergency stop during take-off in Senegal
Reuters  |  Oct 20, 2024

The pilot was able to bring the plane, which carried 216 passengers, to a safe stop and no injuries were recorded, the ministry said in a statement.

MPs push for merger of KQ, KAA, and JKIA to revamp Kenya's aviation sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

The creation of an Aviation Holding Company aims to oversee a major restructuring of Kenya's aviation sector.

Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights to Lusaka over landing rights tiff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

The Zambian government's attempts to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels were unsuccessful.

Airport workers call off strike after reaching deal with government over JKIA lease
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2024

Thousands of passengers had been stranded since Tuesday night due to the protests.

CS Mutua promises to release Adani-JKIA deal documents to aviation workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2024

CS Mutua urged the workers to read through the document so that they can make informed choices on the deal instead of relying on rumours.

Somali Aviation Authority gives KQ 48 hours to explain alleged discrimination at JKIA
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 02, 2024

Hassan further demanded a formal response from KQ within 48 hours and requested that the airline detail the steps it would take to address the grievan...

Ethiopian Airlines dodges suspension after meeting Somalia compliance demands
Hanifa Adan  |  Aug 23, 2024

The airline now correctly lists "Hargeisa, Somalia," ensuring that its operations in Somalia continue without interruption.

Somalia threatens Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines with suspension for misrepresenting destinations
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 21, 2024

The SCAA has demanded that Fly Dubai accurately represent its Somali destinations by including the full name of the destination along with "Somalia" o...

Strike suspension on the table as aviation workers engage govt over JKIA lease
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 15, 2024

The union has demanded full involvement in any plans to privatise part or all of JKIA, with job security being their primary concern.

Aviation workers issue 7-day strike notice, call for resignation of top KQ, KAA officials
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 12, 2024

The demand had stemmed from the public outcry on the deal to lease JKIA to an Indian private firm Adani.

Egypt asks its airlines to avoid Iran air space for three hours on Thursday
Reuters  |  Aug 07, 2024

Egypt's civil aviation ministry later confirmed on Wednesday the notice was intended to reduce flight-safety risks in light of a notification it recei...

Mali advises airlines to refuel elsewhere due to aviation fuel shortage
Reuters  |  Jul 10, 2024

Airlines including Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines service Bamako.

Ethiopian Airlines unveils state-of-the-art domestic terminal in Addis Ababa
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 21, 2024

Valued at $50 million, the project represents a substantial investment in Ethiopia's aviation sector.

Tanzania celebrates milestone as it begins aircraft assembly in Morogoro
Amina Wako  |  Mar 20, 2024

The Skyleader 600, an all-metal, two-seat, low-wing aircraft designed for recreational flying, pilot training, and special operations, promises divers...

Protectionism, taxes, fuel: The high cost of air travel in Africa
AFP  |  Mar 07, 2024

Restricted traffic rights granted by African governments to airlines limit the number of direct routes and the frequency of flights, and make journeys...

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