Air Tanzania’s 767 Freighter to Launch Cargo Operations with Mumbai
○ Air Tanzania plans to operate its inaugural Boeing 767 Freighter flight to Mumbai on July 28, 2023, with additional plans to launch regional cargo operations.
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May 2023 Air Travel Demand Soars, Load Factor at 81.8%: IATA
○ IATA reports strong growth in air travel demand for May 2023, with total traffic rising 39.1% compared to May 2022 and reaching 96.1% of pre-pandemic levels.
Proflight Zambia Inaugurates Direct Flights Between Lusaka and Cape Town
○ Proflight Zambia starts direct flights to Cape Town, South Africa, on July 1, 2023, with a Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft, offering twice-weekly flights.
South African Airways Relaunches Flights to São Paulo
○ FlySAA relaunches intercontinental service with flights from both Cape Town and Johannesburg to São Paulo, Brazil, starting October 31 and November 6, 2023, respectively.
Airlink Expands Fleet with Three Embraer E195-E1 Aircraft
○ The three Embraer E195-E1 aircraft are acquired on lease from AerCap, with the first unit delivered in March 2023.
CAE Forecasts Africa Will Require 29000 New Aviation Talent by 2032
CAE Inc. Aviation Talent Forecast projects 1.3 million civil aviation professionals are required over the next decade.
