Benin has officially issued an operating licence to Amazone Airlines, marking a major step toward establishing a new national carrier after several previous attempts to launch a sustainable flag airline. The approval positions Amazone Airlines to develop both domestic and regional services, leveraging Benin’s strategic location and one of the continent’s few visa-free entry policies for African nationals. This regulatory support aims to make Cotonou a more accessible hub for regional travel, attracting airlines, investors, and passengers, and strengthening the country’s role as a gateway within West Africa.
Israeli airline Arkia has received approval to resume flying over Somali airspace on its Bangkok route after a two-week delay caused by the temporary withholding of its…
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