Week 28 saw several notable aviation developments emerge in Africa. Two new airlines took to the skies after securing their Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), and Egyptair expanded its network with three new intra-African routes. ITA Airways added its second Sub-Saharan destination to its route map, and a key director general was reappointed. Additionally, an airline unveiled its new livery. Read on to catch up on the latest African aviation headlines from last week.
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Two new carriers have recently secured their Air Operator Certificates (AOCs). Nigerian Binani Air Global Service, an extension of the Binani Group of Companies, is now operating out of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Having obtained its AOC, Binani Air has commenced non-scheduled operations and is gearing up for scheduled services.
Meanwhile, Flytech Aviation Group, a startup airline based in Malawi, has also acquired its AOC. Flytech is poised to begin commercial operations with the addition of its first aircraft, an Embraer EMB120.
In other aviation news, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has provided technical training to Malagasy aviation professionals. This initiative is part of the Comprehensive Regional Implementation Plan for Aviation Security and Facilitation in Africa (AFI SECFAL Plan), aimed at enhancing aviation security and facilitation across the continent.
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