The new normal: Africa’s airspace after Covid-19
How will Africa’s already beleaguered airlines adapt to the new economic realities of the post-Covid-19 world?…
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Ethiopian Airlines moves from passengers to cargo as pandemic bites
Ethiopian Airlines has turned to cargo flights to generate income during the Covid-19 crisis, but its long-term plans will be under threat without a strong recovery in passenger traffic.…
African airlines face mass bankruptcies without government assistance
Many of Africa’s airlines were in poor financial shape before the Covid-19 crisis, but the ensuing loss of revenue is driving most of them to the brink.…
Pandemic offers chance to rethink future of airlines
For some African airlines the current crisis could prove fatal, but African Business editor David Thomas sees opportunities to strengthen the post-pandemic industry
The coronavirus pandemic has brought unremittingly bleak news for Africa’s airline industry.…
Coronavirus: The economic consequences for Africa
As UNECA slashes its predictions for African GDP growth, Dr Desné Masie assesses the damage the pandemic is likely to cause to Africa’s economies
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At the time of writing in mid-March, Africa seems to have so far been spared the worst human impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but was already beginning to suffer the destructive economic impact of a potential global slide to recession.…
Africa’s aviation market set to soar to new heights
Airlines inside and outside Africa are upbeat about the growing opportunities and huge potential in the continent’s aviation industry, writes NJ Ayuk.…
Opinion: South African Airways edges closer to collapse
After years in the doldrums, South African Airways is on the brink of collapse.…
Qatar Airways A350 opens new era
As part of his job, African Business editor Anver Versi has a heavy travel schedule and sometimes seems to spend more time in the air than on the ground.…
Air connections increase
As members of the Somalia diaspora return home in growing numbers – emboldened by an improving security climate and apparent political progress, commercial air transport looks set to play a pivotal role in the country’s redevelopment.…
Ebola clips wings of high-flying ASKY
The deadly Ebola virus has not only visited tragedy on thousands of West Africans, it has caused havoc to commerce and travel.…