About Tatenda Karuwa
Tatenda is an award-winning aviation journalist with a great passion for all things aviation. Combining his love for flying and vast knowledge of the African market, he has become the Africa lead for Simple Flying. He provides the latest news and insight on airlines, airports, and all other developments from all regions of the continent. He has been interested in aviation and flying from a very young age. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa and Harare, Zimbabwe.
Latest Articles
Egypt Is Back: Airports Record Almost 30% Growth In 2023
Cairo International Airport remains the busiest airport in Egypt.
Boeing Demands $4.5 Million From Mozambique's LAM But Airline Disputes The Amount
LAM received an invoice from Boeing but only recognized about 16% of the stated amount.
Africa's Top 5 Longest International Routes Are To And From South Africa
The longest routes to Africa are from the United States.
How A 747 Landed Without Fully Extended Landing Gear In 2014
In 2014, a Virgin Atlantic 747 had to return to London Gatwick with gear issues.
Central Bank Of Nigeria Releases Over $60 Million Of Trapped Airline Funds
Nigeria remains at the top of the list of countries with the highest amount of blocked funds.
Ryanair Flight 4102: The Irish Low Cost Carrier's Only Hull Loss
The incident occurred in Rome more than a decade ago.
Varied & Versatile: Africa's Largest Boeing 737 Operators In 2024
Three major Boeing 737 operators are located in North Africa.
Kenya's Safarilink and Yellow Wings Commit To Electrifying Their Cessna Grand Caravan Fleets
Safarilink and Yellow Wings will transform Safari air travel in East Africa.
The 5 Busiest Routes From Portland International Airport
Several domestic and international carriers operate at PDX.
Why Somaliland’s Share Deal With Ethiopian Airlines Is Causing A Political Stir In Africa
Somaliland would benefit from a stake in Ethiopian Airlines.
Air Côte d'Ivoire Will Be The Official Carrier Of The Africa Cup Of Nations
The national airline is ready for Africa's biggest soccer tournament.
What Can We Expect From African Aviation In 2024?
Many African airlines want to expand their fleets and networks, but there's more to the story...
The 2004 Collapse Of Charles De Gaulle Airport's Terminal 2E
In 2004, tragedy struck at Paris' premier international airport, killing four people.
Why Crew Ask Passengers To Turn On Airplane Mode
You should always put your phone on airplane mode for safety.
Inside Michael Jordan's $61 Million Gulfstream G550 Private Jet
A look at Michael Jordan's luxurious flying life.
What's On African Airlines' Christmas Lists In 2023?
African airlines hope to see a lot of changes in the industry.
Which Airlines Give Connecting Passengers Hotel Access?
Whether your stopover is unavoidable or a planned part of your journey, some airlines offer hotel benefits to entice travelers.
Emirates Celebrates A Decade Of Airbus A380 Flights To Mauritius
Emirates has been flying to Mauritius since 2002 but deployed the A380 in 2013.
South African Airways & SunExpress To Expand Boeing 737 Deal
South African Airways will operate more Boeing 737s from SunExpress in 2024.