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South African Airways (SAA) is the leading carrier in Africa, serving 56 destinations, in partnership with SA Express, SA Airline and its low cost carrier, Mango, within South Africa and across the continent, and nine intercontinental routes from its Johannesburg hub. It is a member of the largest international airline …

A gun and suicide bomb attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk international airport has killed at least 28 people and injured up to 60. Up to three attackers were involved, with one reportedly opening fire with a Kalashnikov as they targeted an entry point to the terminal. Recent bombings in Turkey have …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to review their airport taxes and charges to attract more airlines into the continent. It said airport charges and taxes in Africa were the highest in the world. In an online interview with The Nation, IATA’s Vice President, Africa, …

At least one explosion and gunfire have been heard at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, Turkish media report. According to a Turkish source quoted by Reuters news agency, there were two blasts and there are “multiple injuries”. Gunfire was directed from an airport car park, according to another source quoted by the …

Passengers aboard a flight to Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport were forced evacuate their plane after a smoky landing this morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Everything aboard American Eagle Flight 3492 from Mobile, Alabama, operated by Envoy Air was business as usual this morning until the plane was already …

SINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines said Monday that there were no injuries when a jetliner caught fire after the plane returned to Changi Airport because of an engine warning. ADVERTISEMENT An airline statement said the Boeing 777-300ER was on its way to Milan when it turned back “following an engine oil …

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is closely monitoring its flights to Nigeria as the aviation industry awaits payment of about $600 million in outstanding air fares in the country, which is struggling to cope with depleted U.S. currency reserves. The German carrier has made “minor adjustments” to winter flights to Africa’s biggest …

The Nigerian Air Force will increase its recruitment from 1,000 personnel annually to 2,500, to increase its support to the nation’s security. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, announced the planned increase on Friday during a visit by the Governor of Kaduna State, Mr Nasir El-Rufai Air …

Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline has sponsored the return tickets to New York for conjoined twins, Miracle and Testimony Ayeni to have immediate access to medical care and surgery that they require. An online statement by the Public Relations and Communications Manager, Adebanji Ola said that the …

Passengers had to use an emergency slide to evacuate from an American Airlines plane at Heathrow Airport in west London after a “technical issue”. The incident happened at Terminal 3 on Sunday morning. A Heathrow spokeswoman said a “technical issue” was identified and the problem was resolved. A passenger on …