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2/11/1958: First US African-American FA Takes Flight

Today, in 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor, the first African American Flight Attendant in the United States, performs her duties for the first time.

DAS2023 Day 2 Recap: Africa’s Presence on the Global Stage

The second trade day of DAS2023 has come to an end, with Africa, a continent with one of the most rapidly emerging markets, leading the pack with over 70 secured orders and options from major manufacturers.

Brussels Airlines to Grow A330 Fleet, African Network

Brussels Airlines plans to acquire an additional Airbus A330 aircraft in the summer of 2024.

South African Airways, Lufthansa Group Restore Codeshare

South African Airways will fly passengers to Europe again with the help of the Lufthansa Group and codeshare flights.

First Boeing 767 Freighter in Africa Delivered to Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania has become the first African operator of the Boeing 767-300F.

SAS Returns to Africa With Flights to Agadir

SAS Scandinavian Airlines is reintroducing flights to Africa after a hiatus of several decades.

South African Airways Given Green Light For Fleet Expansion

The country's government has given South African Airways (SA) the green light to add six new aircraft to its fleet.

5/02/1952: First Commercial Jet Flies to South Africa

Today in Aviation, the first scheduled jet flight bound for Johannesburg, South Africa, left London in 1952 with 36 passengers.

South African Airways to Restart Airbus A350 Flights

South African Airways (SA) is restarting its long-haul flights with the A350 XWB. Here are the destinations.

British Airways Signs Air Link as new South African Franchise

British Airways (BA) has announced that Airlink (4Z) will become its new South African franchise partner.

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