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This is quite an interesting proposition, questions remains though? How would SA gov perceive this? What are the implications of ET having it's hands in all cookie jars across the continent for aviation in Africa? And many other I care to explore at the moment... But it's still an interesting proposition, right?

Nigeria’s Air Peace to lease Norse Boeing 787s to commence London services Nigerian-based airline Air Peace is preparing to start its long-awaited service linking Lagos with London on March 30, 2024. Without available aircraft of its own to start services on the route, the carrier will be using leased Boeing 787-9s supplied by Norse Atlantic Airways (Norse) The new route will see Air Peace operate from Lagos’ Murtallah Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) four times per week commencing at the start of the IATA northern summer schedule period. According to Air Peace, the agreement with the UK-based arm of Norwegian carrier Norse is a wet-lease deal that will last for two months initially, but with the possibility of an extension. The airlines have also disclosed that they are in exploratory talks about further ways in which Norse aircraft could be sued to expedite Air Peace’s ambitious long-haul expansion plans. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dCnh3JB6 #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

Ethiopian Airlines aims for growth in China with new partnerships; Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed two agreements with China-based organisations that aim to help it grow its business in the air cargo market. The Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xiamen Iport Group and a memorandum of understanding with China Henan Aviation Group (CHAG). In February last year, the airline also added freighter flights connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa, plus freighter flights between Shenzhen and Liège. Ethiopian flies to 135 international passenger and cargo destinations, including 63 African cities. On top of the airline’s belly capacity, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services also offers 67 dedicated freighter services. (by Rebecca Jeffrey, Air Cargo News) ➡️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dswKVAK2

Ethiopian Airlines is keeping the door open for taking an equity stake in cash-strapped South African Airways, CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele told ch-aviation in an interview on the sidelines of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) annual general assembly in Cairo. For the Exclusive PRO article, click here: https://lnkd.in/dNAnwmTR #chaviation #africanairlinenews #airlines #aviation

Ethiopian airlines can save South Africa's airways, just like it did transform other African airlines from bankruptcy to a profit making one.

NEW blog series has just landed... ⬇️ African aviation has always been challenging - no continent has seen as much airline churn, new airlines, collapses and political interference in the last twenty years. In this first article from our brand new 3-part series on African aviation, we compare the fortunes of two legacy airlines in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways, since the turn of the century... 🗓️ https://hubs.li/Q02BwfQZ0 #Aviation #AfricanAviation #AviationTrends

John Grant's recent three-part series focusing on #African #Aviation for OAG looked at the two legacy airlines in the continent, the challenges of an increasing population with regard to aviation demands, and the rate of aviation growth across Africa. In Eastern Africa, 38% of all capacity is based around Ethiopia and the national carrier Ethiopian Airlines. In Central/West Africa, one-third of all capacity is from #Nigeria, a market six times larger than the next largest in the region but where the largest airline, Air Peace Limited, only has a 10% share of all capacity; indeed, Ethiopian Airlines are the second largest airline operating in the region! With ninety-nine airlines operating scheduled flights from Central/Western Africa last summer and a total market of some 19.4 million seats there would appear to be perhaps too much competition or selective operating by some airlines. Further insights https://lnkd.in/exa7cZpn

After successfully resuming flights to Europe, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is now gearing up to restart flights to the United Kingdom. According to Nadir Shafi Dar, Director General of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), a delegation from the UK's Department for Transport is scheduled to visit Pakistan next month. An online meeting is planned for the third week of December, with an official visit to follow in January 2025. PIA previously operated 21 weekly flights to the UK, and the resumption is expected to significantly boost the airline's revenue. #TrendingPakistan #PIA #UKFlights #Aviation #FlightResumption #TravelNews

In the first part of our African Aviation blog series, we explore the fortunes of Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways - what opportunities and challenges have they faced since the turn of the century, and what does the future hold for these two legacy airlines? Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02Bws8c0 #Aviation #Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Group has entered into two significant partnerships to enhance its air cargo operations. The Addis Ababa-based airline has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xiamen Iport Group Co., Ltd. and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Henan Aviation Group. 👉 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dC8RTW4N Aman Wole, #AirCargo #AfricaChinaAirCargo #XiamenIportGroup #ChinaHenanAviation #EthiopianAirlines #AirCanada #EthiopianAirlinesGroup #ChinaHenanAviationGroup