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08/06/2026

With over 25 years in aviation, Alvo joined LAN Airlines (now LATAM) in 2001, holding leadership roles in finance, commercial, and strategy before becoming CEO in 2020. https://theaviator.co.ug/roberto-alvo-named-new-chair-iata-board-of-directors/

08/06/2026

With over 25 years in aviation, Alvo joined LAN Airlines (now LATAM) in 2001, holding leadership roles in finance, commercial, and strategy before becoming CEO in 2020. International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up duties as Chair of the International Air Tra

19/05/2026

The project, valued at approximately $5.1 billion, is expected to become one of the world’s largest airline-operated maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities once completed. https://theaviator.co.ug/emirates-begins-construction-of-one-of-the-worlds-largest-aircraft-maintenance-centers/

19/05/2026

The project, valued at approximately $5.1 billion, is expected to become one of the world’s largest airline-operated maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities once completed. Emirates

Emirates has officially begun construction of a massive aircraft maintenance and overhaul center in

14/05/2026

Flights between Nairobi and Dubai were originally canceled in February 2026 after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets prompted retaliatory missile attacks by Iran on US assets in the Gulf region. Kenya Airways

Kenya's National Carrier Kenya Airways has officially announced the resumption of flights to and fro

14/05/2026

The symposium is organized under the auspices of the EAC Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA). Kenya Civil Aviation Authority - KCAA

The 7th East African Community (EAC) Aviation Symposium officially opened today in Mombasa, Kenya, u

12/05/2026

https://theaviator.co.ug/astral-aviation-launches-new-weekly-cargo-service-between-nairobi-and-asmara/

12/05/2026

According to Astral Aviation, the new service underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering reliable cargo connectivity, facilitating smoother trade flows, and supporting economic growth across emerging markets.

Astral Aviation Ltd has announced the launch of a new weekly freighter service connecting Nairobi an

05/05/2026

The award highlights Ethiopian Airlines’ steady focus on delivering a smooth, comfortable, and dependable travel experience, from the moment passengers book their flights to the time they reach their destinations. Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines has received Best Airline in Africa 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, a recognit

21/04/2026

Uganda Airlines has announced the successful return to service of its Airbus A330-800neo, registration 5X-NIL. ://theaviator.co.ug/uganda-airlines-airbus-a330-800neo-5x-nil-returns-to-service/