KLM‘s introduction of its first Airbus A350 is now imminent as the aircraft successfully completed two critical test flights, signaling the final phase before delivery and entry into commercial service.
Saudia is set to accelerate its international ambitions by ramping up frequencies on 11 high-demand routes from Jeddah, reinforcing its status as a key connector between Saudi Arabia and major global gateways.
Qatar Airways Adds Limited Flights During Airspace Closure as the airline announced a temporary schedule of restricted operations designed to assist passengers affected by the ongoing closure of Qatari airspace.
Air Mauritius has strengthened its regional fleet with the arrival of an additional ATR 72-600, leased and named Les Mascareignes, which replaces an older ATR 72-500. The aircraft is certified for Extended Twin Engine Operations Performance Standards (ETOPS) and will depart from Toulouse next week, routing via Luxor, Nairobi, and Nosy Bebefore reaching Mauritius.
ITA Airways has announced a major expansion of its codeshare agreement with the Lufthansa Group, significantly enhancing connectivity to key intercontinental markets across Africa and Asia. The extended agreement, effective for travel from September 2, 2025, enables passengers of both airline groups to access a broader network of destinations via Rome Fiumicino, Frankfurt, Munich, and Brussels.
Ouranos Aircraft has signed an agreement with Sky Vision Airlines to deploy one Airbus A321 P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft at Freedom Airline in Kenya for a one-year operational period. The aircraft will be based at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where it will serve as a key asset for cargo distribution between Africa, Europe, and the UAE.
Kenya Airways is set to return one of its three grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliners to active service on 22 July 2025, marking a key milestone in the airline’s efforts to resolve ongoing capacity challenges. The other two grounded B787s are expected to rejoin the fleet in September and December 2025, respectively.
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a comprehensive strategic partnership. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the two national carriers by launching a codeshare arrangement and expanding flight frequencies between Kenya and Doha. This partnership is designed to enhance connectivity for passengers across both networks, providing improved access to each…
Kenya Airways has announced a strategic codeshare agreement with regional operator Safarilink Aviation, aimed at significantly enhancing domestic connectivity within Kenya. The partnership will provide Kenya Airways’ customers access to an extended network of nine key destinations, enabling smoother travel to remote and underserved regions.
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has officially welcomed Skyward Airlines, a Kenyan carrier, as its newest member. This move continues AFRAA’s mission to strengthen the African aviation ecosystem through collaboration, advocacy, and development initiatives across the continent.
