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Delta Airlines announces expansion plans for Nigeria and Ghana effective 27Oct-2024. New daily New York-Lagos nonstop flights to be relaunched after a 2 year suspension period. They will be flown using an A330-200 and shall compliment its existing daily Atlanta-Lagos service using the same aircraft type. This means Lagos USA shall be operated double daily by Delta. With regards to Accra, it will be increasing capacity by +33% from 27Oct by deploying an Airbus A330-900Neo on daily flights to/from New York JFK instead of the Boeing 767-300ER. This means an additional 80 seats on board plus a better business class product and most importantly no payload limitations when it comes to baggage uplift 😉 In 2022 and 2023 for the first time ever, more pax flew ACC-JFK-ACC versus LOS-JFK-LOS ! #lagos #accra #abuja #nigeria #deltaairlines #delta #jfk #westafrica #a330

The aviation sector plays a crucial role in positioning a nation as an attractive investment destination. Tanzania has effectively utilized our less appealing investment incentives to lure investors to their advantage. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) stands out as a leading cargo hub in Africa. Air Tanzania's strategic emphasis on cargo operations has recently posed challenges at JKIA, as they aim to secure a share in the lucrative cargo sector, posing a threat to Kenya Airways (KQ). To establish dominance in this profitable sector, KQ should consider acquiring wide-body aircraft, akin to Tanzanian Airways' B 767. Cargo remains an indispensable and lucrative segment of the aviation sector that cannot be overlooked. #aviationindustry #aviation #aviationnews #investments #investmentstrategy

Turkish Airlines (THY) to restart flights to Libya next week, ending a 10-year hiatus: THY General Manager Bilal Ekşi confirmed the news, revealing that the airline will operate three flights per week to #Libya. This comes a few months after direct flights resumed between #Rome and #Tripoli, which was a significant milestone in Libya’s efforts to improve stability and re-establish connections with the rest of the world. #THY restarting is another welcome step and a positive indicator of the willingness to re-engage with #Libya. Resuming flights will help restore confidence, with other countries airlines able to witness the progress being made and hopefully follow suit. #LeptisBusinessServices #Libya 🇱🇾

Exciting news for aviation enthusiasts! Akasa Air has just secured regulatory approval to operate on international routes. 🛫✈️ The low-cost airline is gearing up to spread its wings in the international skies by December this year, with its initial focus on the Middle East region. 🌐🌍 However, there's a catch. While they've received the green signal from regulators, Akasa Air is still awaiting traffic rights from the government. These rights are crucial for airlines to fly overseas routes. 🚦✈️ The distribution of traffic rights works on a bilateral reciprocal basis, and this can sometimes be a hurdle. Routes like Dubai and Doha are highly sought after, and competition is fierce. 🌆🏖️ But here's where you come in! We want to hear your thoughts on this development. Do you think Akasa Air will successfully navigate these challenges and make a mark in international aviation? ✈️🌟 #AkasaAir #InternationalRoutes #AviationNews #HindustanHerald #FollowUsNow #newsupdate #newspaper #herald #hindustan #herald #ShareYourViews #HindustanHeraldnews 📰✨