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With ninety-nine airlines operating scheduled flights from Central/Western Africa this summer and a total market of some 19.4 million seats, what is the percentage capacity share by domiciled and non-domiciled airlines across #Africa? John Grant's third African Aviation update examines the role Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace, and other airlines play in carving up opportunities in the region and asks if there is too much competition or selective operating by some airlines. Read the full article https://lnkd.in/exa7cZpn

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the aviation industry have faced a staggering loss of over Rs. 450 billion in the last 4.5 years, mainly due to European travel restrictions. However, with the recent restoration of European routes and the lifting of the flight suspension by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), PIA's privatization efforts are gaining momentum. There are also plans to reinstate UK routes soon, marking a significant step toward recovery. ✈️🇵🇰 #PIA #AviationIndustry #EuropeanRoutes #Privatization #EASA #FlightRestoration #PakistanAviation #EconomicRecovery #PromotingPakistan #PakistanEconomy #EuropeanTravel #AviationGrowth #AirlinePrivatization #AviationSafety #TravelIndustry #PakistaniAviation #AviationNews

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and a beacon of the continent’s aviation industry, has resumed passenger flights to Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, marking a significant milestone in its operations. The service, which commenced on 30 November, will operate three times weekly, underscoring the carrier’s commitment to bolstering connectivity across Africa... READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gz5rm6gU #EthiopianAirlines #Liberia #Monrovia

African aviation has always been challenging. No continent has such as much airline churn, new airlines, collapses and political interferences in the last twenty years. In East Africa, two countries dominate - Ethiopia and Kenya - and twenty-five years ago, both Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways were regarded as ambitious, well-run operations with potential for further development. In 2000, there was a 26% differential in capacity between the two airlines. In 2024, that differential increased to 423% for Ethiopian Airlines. How has #EthiopianAirlines succeeded where others have failed? John Grant's latest OAG blog: https://lnkd.in/eimbg8v7 #africa #aviation

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

Uganda Airlines CEO, Jenifer Bamuturaki, said the airline intends to wet-lease an A320 this month to be deployed on its route to Johannesburg. Speaking to national broadcaster UBC, Bamuturaki said the wet-lease is an interim solution given the long lead times for buying narrowbody aircraft. Uganda Airlines has a fleet of four CRJ900LRs and two A330-800N widebodies and needs a mid-range aircraft as the Bombardier Aerospace regional jets limit the airline's capacity on certain routes. "We will put this aircraft on routes where we are using the CRJ and are having volume and weight challenges," she said. "We hope to see an increase and improvement in our numbers, especially on those routes like Johannesburg, where we are restricting the baggage weight and number of bags you can carry." https://lnkd.in/e-u9VgqY #airtransport #uganda #airlinesandairplanes #wetlease #aviationindustry

Latest statistics on performance by African airlines indicates growth in various aspects. A lot of the growth has been attributed to new routes, network expansion and fleet upgrade. Growth in passenger traffic indicates possible open markets and opportunities for trade and #aircargo. #Aviation

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

African airlines' performance updates✈️ #AFRAA's latest report delves into African airlines' performance and regulatory updates, revealing insights on new routes, fleet upgrades, and aviation economic regulations. Discover how major hubs like Addis Ababa and Nairobi are expanding connections and how regulatory changes aim to harmonize the African aviation sector. 📊Get Performance Updates▶️ https://bit.ly/4bMgG6c #BetterSkiesForAfrica

According to Boeing, Africa's air traffic is projected to quadruple by 2044, positioning the continent as one of the fastest-growing #aviation markets globally. With major airlines like Ethiopian Airlines , Kenya Airways, and #SouthAfricanAirways expanding their fleets and improving connectivity, the sector is benefiting from increased demand for travel due to economic growth. Investments in infrastructure, new #airports, and modern air traffic systems are key drivers behind this surge, with #Africa's air traffic expected to grow at 7.4%, outpacing the global average of 6.1%. Africa Insights Associates