Africa – Page 37
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Comair 737 departed despite taxi collision uncertainty
South African investigators have determined that a Comair Boeing 737-800 departed Johannesburg despite uncertainty over a possible taxiing collision with a Mango aircraft.
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Cabo Verde Airlines to launch Lagos route
Cabo Verde Airlines will open a new service to Lagos, Nigeria, starting 9 December.
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Airline BusinessSluggish progress on gender mix in airline C-suites
It could be the mid-2050s before there is an equal split between female and male incumbents in senior executive positions at airlines, according to FlightGlobal’s latest annual survey of the world’s biggest passenger operators.
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Cabo Verde Airlines expands transatlantic network
Cabo Verde Airlines will launch flights in December to Washington DC and Porto Alegre in Brazil.
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RwandAir CRJ900's tyre kicked debris into engine
Investigators believe a RwandAir Bombardier CRJ900 picked up a loose bolt during low-speed ground manoeuvring which was then thrown into its left-hand engine during take-off.
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AnalysisAccident reports published during the first six months of 2019
We detail accident investigation reports published by national air safety investigation bodies during the first half of this year
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Leading carriers' profits crimped in 2018
Leading airline groups largely retained healthy profit levels across 2018, but creeping costs and rising competition in some key markets took the edge off recent profit highs, the latest annual Airline Business World Airline Rankings show.
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EgyptAir offers extra capacity after BA halts Cairo flights
Star Alliance operator EgyptAir is preparing to offer additional capacity on the route from Cairo to London, following the temporary suspension of British Airways services.
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British Airways suspends Cairo flights for security review
Oneworld carrier British Airways has suspended flights to the Egyptian capital Cairo for a week, to review security.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business on Kjos, Ryanair, India, Korean, awards
The new edition of the Airline Business Podcast is now available.
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NewsCrash victim families seek new type certification for Boeing 737 Max
Families of people who died in the crash of a Boeing 737 Max want regulators to re-certificate it as a completely new aircraft only after crash investigations are completed.
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SAA to operate leased A350-900s
South African Airways is to modernise its fleet with a pair of Airbus A350-900s, which will be introduced in the second half of this year.
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AnalysisWho ordered what at the Paris air show
Lower levels of business from the big-two airframers meant the Paris air show was one of the quietest in recent years for commercial aircraft order commitments.
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AnalysisAirbus wins order race – but Boeing steals the show
Boeing won a key battle, if not the war, at this year’s Paris air show. Airbus marked its 50th anniversary by disclosing more business than its Seattle rival, but the event will ultimately be remembered for a show-stopping order from IAG that is set to revive the grounded 737 Max programme.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business at Paris air show 2019 – wrap-up
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper and executive editor Graham Dunn as they take you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show.
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AnalysisParis air show 2019 order tracker - update
Keep up to date with all the firm orders, tentative commitments and options for commercial aircraft announced during the Paris air show. Updated 13:30, 20 June
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PARIS: ATR hopeful of STOL formal launch before year-end
ATR chief executive Stefano Bortoli is confident the manufacturer can officially launch the new short take-off and landing version of its ATR 42-600 after securing 17 commitments already.
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PARIS: JF-17 returns after 2017 absence
The Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 will make its second appearance at this year's show, appearing in the static park and in the flying display.
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PARIS: Collins gains African foothold with Ethiopian MRO deal
Ethiopian Airlines will establish third-party component maintenance capabilities under an aftermarket support agreement with Collins Aerospace.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business at Paris air show 2019 – day 2
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper as he takes you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show.