ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has officially inaugurated its new direct connection between Rome Fiumicino and Mauritius, marking its first-ever nonstop service to the Indian Ocean island. The inaugural flight landed at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport at 11:20 a.m. local time, operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo.
Delta Air Lines is preparing to expand its widebody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A330-900neo, bearing MSN 2014. The aircraft, sourced directly from Airbus, is part of Delta’s broader strategy to modernize its long-haul operations with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly aircraft.
Air Côte d’Ivoire has officially revealed its first Airbus A330-900neo, which will be used to launch direct long-haul flights between Abidjan and Paris, a significant first for the airline and for the country’s aviation sector. The aircraft was unveiled on August 6, 2025, just ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s 65th independence anniversary, symbolizing a new era in Ivorian civil aviation.
Air Mauritius has announced a net profit of MUR 252.7 million (EUR 4.9 million) for the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, marking the airline’s best first quarter results in nine years. The figures were approved during the board meeting held on 14 August 2025 and reflect a strong performance achieved in spite of significant operational headwinds.
Delta Air Lines is expanding its African network with the launch of a new nonstop route from Atlanta to Marrakech, Morocco, starting October 25, 2025, and seasonal service to Accra, Ghana, beginning December 1, 2025, to meet increasing transatlantic demand during the winter peak. These additions bolster Delta’s presence on the continent and enhance Atlanta’s status as a premier international hub.
Condor, the leisure airline based in Germany, has reported a net loss of $70.4 million for the 2023/24 financial year, even as the carrier posted a 16% increase in revenue to approximately $2.6 billion. The results highlight ongoing challenges in the post-pandemic aviation sector, particularly for airlines navigating rising operational costs and fleet modernization programs.
