Air Europa is advancing its 2026 expansion strategy by strengthening both its domestic Spanish network and key European routes, with new services and additional frequencies centered on its Madrid-Barajas hub.
Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier, has officially finalized a lease agreement with Azorra for 10 brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion that will support the airline’s next phase of growth across sub-Saharan Africa. The first delivery is expected later this year, with all aircraft scheduled for delivery by 2027.
South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of a 12-year-old Airbus A320, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5461, in Johannesburg, reinforcing its fleet amid measured expansion efforts. The aircraft joins SAA’s narrowbody operations under a leased arrangement, consistent with the airline’s current asset-light strategy.
Air Peace, a leading Nigerian airline, has announced the suspension of its flights from Lagos to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Lomé, Togo, effective late February 2025. The final flight to Johannesburg is scheduled for February 23, 2025, while the last service to Lomé will be on February 24, 2025. These routes are currently operated using Embraer E195-E2 and Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.
Lufthansa has announced the conversion of its Munich to Johannesburg and Munich to São Paulo routes into winter seasonal services, beginning March 30, 2025. Both routes will be operated with the Airbus A350-900, offering passengers a modern and comfortable long-haul travel experience on these popular routes to South America and Africa.
