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Step into the spotlight as we uncover the captivating highlights that graced the African aviation scene in week 5. Prepare to be enthralled as we journey through the thrilling events of the past week. Dive into the blog article below to discover the excitement that awaits!

Starting with the most exciting news of the week:

Ethiopia’s historic moment unfolded in the week, as its first-ever indigenously assembled aircraft, built in 1935, affectionately named “Tsehay” meaning ‘Sun’ by Emperor Haile Selassie, returned home after decades of being displayed in an Italian museum. This remarkable piece of Ethiopian aviation history, known as Ethiopia 1, embodies the nation’s aviation pioneering spirit. Despite being stolen by the fascist regime in 1936, its triumphant return marks a poignant milestone, celebrating Ethiopia’s resilience, heritage, and unwavering legacy in aviation.

In the wake of cyclone Belal’s havoc, Mauritius’ airspace is once again open for business! Air Mauritius flights have returned to their regular schedules, signalling a swift recovery from the recent disruption.

Exciting news reverberated from East Africa as three carriers emerged among the continent’s youngest fleet for 2023, as reported by ch-aviation. Leading the pack is Uganda Airlines, boasting an average fleet age of just 4.04 years, followed closely by Kenya’s low-cost carrier, Jambojet, with an average age of 5.23 years. Not to be outdone, Air Tanzania made its mark with an impressive average fleet age of 5.84 years. Egypt’s Air Cairo earned a well-deserved fourth spot at 6.53 years, while Reunion’s AIR AUSTRAL rounded out the top five with an average age of 7.14 years. Remarkably, Uganda Airlines continued its wonderful streak, having secured a spot among the world’s top five youngest fleets for 2022.

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