Fifteen years since the demise of Nigeria Airways and almost six since Air Nigeria ceased trading, the country is set to get a new national carrier later this year.
African airlines need to start thinking more about the size of the aircraft they are using if they are to drive up profits, delegates at Routes Africa 2018 have been told.
David Neeleman, the man who established JetBlue almost two decades ago, is behind the launch of a new US airline that has committed to buying 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
After less than a year in the role Vuyani Jarana outlined his turnaround plans for South African Airways, including bringing a "culture of winning" to the carrier.
Key figures from the international aviation industry are gathering in Accra, Ghana for the 11th Routes Africa. The event, which is the continent’s longest-standing aviation forum bringing together leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities, comes at a time when the market is growing rapidly.
Huge strides have been made this year towards creating a unified air transport market in Africa. Leading consultancy ASM looks at some of the key facts and figures shaping the continent's aviation industry.
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