Kenya Airways is set introduce flights to Livingstone in Zambia in June this year
Aviation
IATA calls for increased African aviation connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called upon African governments to enhance industry relations to improve safety and encourage competitiveness and liberalisation
Nigeria to get a new helicopter hanger
US-based Flight Source International has entered into a partnership with Nigeria’s AvonHeli System to establish a helicopter and aircraft maintenance hangar in Nigeria
SAA to acquire long-haul aircrafts
South African Airways (SAA) has outlined plans to invest between US$4bn and US$7bn for the acquisition of 25-30 long-haul aircrafts to meet increased air travel demands in South African air travel industry
New Boeing 737-700 acquired by RwandAir
RwandAir has taken ownership of a new, US$40mn Boeing 737-700 NG