DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a new agreement to form a joint venture company – DHL-Ethiopian Airline Logistics Services Ltd – to enhance Ethiopia’s logistics infrastructure and connections
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Malawi seeks investors for airport construction project
Under the public-private-partnership (PPP) model, Malawi is looking for investors for the construction of a new airport in Mangochi District, said Henry Mussa, minister of industry, trade and tourism in Malawi
UAE-based Yahsat’s Al Yah 3 satellite successfully completes in-orbit testing
The UAE-based global satellite operator Yahsat’s third satellite Al Yah 3, located at 20°W, has successfully completed its in-orbit testing and is ready to support the launch of commercial services
flydubai starts direct air connection with Kinshasa
Dubai-based flydubai has announced to operate daily flights to N’djili International Airport in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, marking itself as the UAE’s first carrier to create direct air links with Congo
African airlines see 6.3 per cent growth in traffic, says IATA
African airlines saw a 6.3 per cent rise in traffic compared to February 2017, according to latest figures released from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)