Victor Shalton

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Aviation Writer at AirlineGeeks

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Ethiopian Expands Fleet with New Twin Otters

2 days ago | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ] Ethiopian Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with De Havilland Canada for two new DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft, announced on June 17, at the Paris Air Show 2025. This acquisition introduces the 300-G model into the airline’s fleet, enhancing domestic and regional connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas of Ethiopia and East Africa.
Etihad, Ethiopian Launch Codeshare Partnership

2 weeks ago | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have officially activated a strategic codeshare partnership, a move that strengthens connectivity and opens a world of travel opportunities between Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, the carriers shared. Announced on Monday, this bilateral agreement, initially formalized in March, is now live, with seats available for booking across the combined networks of both carriers.
Air Algérie Drops French in Shift Toward Arabic-English Bilingualism

1 month ago | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

Algeria’s national carrier, Air Algérie, has officially eliminated French from all its customer-facing materials — including tickets, booking systems, and passenger documents. Moving forward, Arabic and English will be the only languages used across all platforms. The announcement was officially made public on April 14, by Abdelkader Salmi, director of general affairs at Air Algérie, during an interview with Echorouk TV.
Uganda Airlines Launches Services Between Entebbe and London

1 month ago | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

Uganda Airlines inaugurated non-stop flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport on May 18, marking a major milestone as its first European route. This launch also restores a direct air link between Uganda and the United Kingdom after nearly a decade. The service operates four times a week — on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays — using the Airbus A330-800neo, configured with 20 business, 28 premium economy, and 210 economy seats.
EgyptAir and AerCap Deepen Partnership

1 month ago | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

EgyptAir and AerCap have announced a deepened strategic partnership to advance EgyptAir’s fleet modernization and expansion. The collaboration, solidified during a high-level meeting in Cairo on May 8, signals a robust commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving aviation landscape. The meeting brought together AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly and Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, to explore new avenues for cooperation.
Morocco Aims to Triple Capacity at Busiest Airport

1 month ago | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

Morocco is seeking contractors in an effort to construct a new terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The Moroccan National Airports Office (ONDA) last month formally launched an international tender for the project, which it said marks a milestone for its “Airports 2030” strategy, a long-term vision to transform Morocco’s aviation infrastructure and establish it as a regional and global hub.
Etihad Doubles Nairobi Flights

2 months ago | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

Etihad Airways is significantly ramping up its presence in Africa, with a major boost to its Nairobi service. Beginning Dec. 15, the airline will double its flights between Abu Dhabi and Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, increasing from the current once-daily schedule to twice-daily operations. This development follows the successful relaunch of the route in December 2024, which had been delayed from its originally planned debut in May of that year.
Air Mauritius Faces Financial Crisis

2 months ago | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

On March 14, Air Mauritius Board Chairman Kishore Beegoo, who assumed the role in January, addressed the press to outline the dire state of Air Mauritius. According to reports from that conference, he described the airline as being in a critical financial condition, with accumulated losses that have severely undermined its stability.
RwandAir Adjusts Routes Following DRC Airspace Ban

Feb 22, 2025 | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

As of Feb. 14, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned Rwandan aircraft from landing in, or overflying the DRC. As a result, RwandAir will be adjusting its network in Central and West Africa. These adjustments will mostly affect flights that previously flew through Congolese airspace. The adjustments will be as follows:Kigali – Abuja – Accra – Kigali, which has been operating since 2016, will be pulled from reservation systems for flights departing after Feb. 14.
Air Senegal Battles Financial Turmoil and Operational Challenges

Jan 25, 2025 | airlinegeeks.com | Victor Shalton

Carlyle Aviation Partners, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, is reportedly demanding 20 billion FCFA (approximately $32 million) for the purchase of four aircraft leased to Air Senegal. This demand comes despite Air Senegal having already paid 57.96 billion FCFA ($88.04 million) since 2018. According to Senenews, Air Senegal is grappling with a severe operational crisis as the registrations for its leased aircraft expired on Jan. 18.