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GDP supported by aviation in the region could fall by $28 billion from $56 billion.

African airlines likely to lose $6 bn revenue in 2020 as Covid-19 impact deepens: IATA

Our Correspondent23 April 2020 11:00 PM IST

IATA renewed its call for government relief measures as the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis in Africa deepen.

The airline is targeting to produce over 1,000 masks with a team of four, each working six hours shifts and producing 80 masks per day.

Kenya Airways to produce face masks using unused materials

Our Correspondent23 April 2020 10:00 PM IST

Kenya Airways rolled out an initiative to produce face masks from unused materials in its stores.

Recently, the B787 was put into action by the government of Kenya to carry critical medical supplies from China.

Kenya Airways in action with B787s to Amsterdam, New York, Geneva, Dubai, Paris, Guangzhou

Our Correspondent23 April 2020 8:13 PM IST

Air Mauritius expects not to be able to meet its financial obligations “in the foreseeable future”.

Covid-19 affects African airlines: Now Air Mauritius joins insolvency league

Our Correspondent23 April 2020 7:23 PM IST

Starting April 21, the secured uplift from China will operate for four weeks to all of Africa and boost capacity in both the countries.

DHL Global Forwarding starts dedicated air freight service from China to Africa, Middle East

Our Correspondent22 April 2020 7:16 PM IST

Ethiopian Airlines has been continuously engaged in distributing critical medical supplies to all African countries since the outbreak.

Ethiopian Airlines carries 17 tonnes of medical supplies to Zimbabwe

Our Correspondent22 April 2020 6:32 PM IST

Qatar Airways Cargo is also utilising passenger aircraft to carry freight-only to destinations in China, Europe, India, and the Middle East.

Qatar Airways Cargo carries over 70k tonnes of medical supplies, relief aid

Our Correspondent22 April 2020 4:50 PM IST

recovery plan that outlines a framework of actions to be taken by AFRAA and other stakeholders was one of the key outcomes of the session.

AFRAA develops Covid-19 recovery plan for the African airlines

Our Correspondent21 April 2020 11:40 PM IST

Pharma Wing is housed within the largest transshipment terminal in Africa and is equipped with temperature controlled pharma handling storage covering an area of 54,000 square metres.

Covid-19: Ethiopian Cargo deploys its advanced Pharma Wing

Our Correspondent21 April 2020 9:10 PM IST

It is the first time that drones have been used to deliver Covid-19 test samples.

Zipline delivers first coronavirus test samples in Ghana; stocks PPEs at its distribution centres

Our Correspondent21 April 2020 6:54 PM IST

To date, UAE has sent more than 260 tonnes of aid to more than 24 countries, benefiting about 2,60,000 health workers.

Etihad Airways carries 7 tonnes of medical supplies to South Africa

Our Correspondent21 April 2020 4:17 PM IST

SAA is among several South African state-owned companies to have become technically insolvent without financial assistance from the government.

Death of an 86-yr old airline: South African Airways to fire all employees

Our Correspondent18 April 2020 10:34 PM IST