Introduction.
The US law firm Ribbeck Law Chartered is now pursuing up to $58 billion in compensation for the families of victims from the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash—more than double the original $24.8 billion claim. This legal battle revolves around a recent plea agreement between the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Boeing. On July 24, 2024, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay fines ranging from $243.6 million to $487 million. However, Ribbeck Law Chartered contends that this amount is grossly insufficient, given the gravity of Boeing’s misconduct.
In a bid to make air travel more affordable for students, South African Airways (SAA) has introduced discounted domestic fares, offering a 10% upfront discount on all domestic routes within South Africa. This new offer is available to students at both school and university levels, whether they’re returning to campus, visiting family, or exploring new cities.
African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.
According to recent data from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), air traffic movements in the 2022/23 fiscal year soared to 335,464, marking a significant rise from the 300,234 recorded in 2021/22. Domestic traffic dominated, contributing 202,278 movements—a 2.3% increase from the previous year’s 197,734. International traffic also saw robust activity with 76,824 movements. Notably, overflights—aircraft passing through Kenyan airspace—jumped by 37.77% to 56,362, reflecting the growing importance of Kenya’s air corridors.
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