Day Archives: 21 September 2024

[ad_1] Gabonese carrier Afrijet has ordered one ATR 42-600, plus one option, for operation on behalf of FlyGabon. To replace the airline’s 19-year-old ATR 42-500, the new twin-turboprop, configured in a 46-seat layout, will be delivered in 2025. If exercised, the second example will arrive in 2026. It will fly alongside FlyGabon’s existing fleet of two of the larger ATR 72-600s. Afrijet, in which state-owned Fly Gabon Holding has a 56% stake, also has an in-service fleet of three ATR 72-600s. “We firmly believe that …

[ad_1] It saw an additional one million passengers compared with the same period in the first half of 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.Among the popular holiday destinations from the west London airport last month were Spain, Greece, Italy and Turkey, Heathrow said. Additionally, the Taylor Swift concerts brought in an extra 40,000 passengers this summer, with fans travelling for her European Eras Tour shows, Heathrow said.Chief executive Thomas Woldbye said he was grateful to staff their "preparation and dedication to …