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
Analysis: Why the Last Few Years Have Been So Turbulent For South African Airways
South African Airways has seen major ups and downs over the last few years.
Qatar's Aviation Authority Approves 7 Weekly Madagascar Flights
Madagascar aims to establish direct connections with the Middle East.
The US Will Spend $4.5 Million On Improving Libya's Airport Security
The US will help train more airport officers in Libya.
90+ Abandoned Planes Are Set To Be Auctioned In Kenya
Most aircraft were last operated by Kenyan airlines, including flag carrier Kenya Airways.
5 Hacks For Your Next Long-Haul Flight
Long-haul travel can be brutal for passengers, but there are a few things that can make the experience a lot more bearable.
El Al Expected To Suspend South Africa Flights Over Low Load Factors
There will be no flights between Israel and South Africa from April 2024.
5 Notable Accidents That Defined The History Of South African Aviation
South Africa's worst air disaster claimed over 150 lives.
Air Zimbabwe Takes Delivery Of 22-Year-Old Embraer ERJ-145
Air Zimbabwe now has two ERJ-145s in its fleet.
Casablanca Airport Still Hasn't Recovered From COVID-19 Despite 28% Growth
Moroccan airports handled over 27 million passengers in 2023.
Tragedy In Namibia: The Crash Of LAM Mozambique Airlines Flight 470
A LAM Mozambique Airlines pilot forced an aircraft into the ground.
Johannesburg Airport Has 30% Of Africa's Quadjet Flights
South Africa sees the most quadjets among all African countries.
Hainan Airlines Returns To Cairo With The Boeing 787 After 13 Years
Hainan Airlines has returned to Africa with flights to Cairo, Egypt.
Egyptian Parliament Calls For EgyptAir To Be Restructured
Egyptair was not ranked among the world's top 100 airlines in 2023.
How Does The Airbus A350 Compare To The Boeing 777X?
The 777X is a bigger aircraft promising innovative additions, while the slightly smaller A350 has sold well thus far.
flydubai Launches Boeing 737 MAX Flights to Kenya
flydubai is the only UAE-based carrier flying to Mombasa, Kenya.
Somalia Blocks An Ethiopian Airlines Dash 8 From Its Airspace
The Somalian government ordered an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft not to enter its airspace.
Connecting The Rainbow Nation: 5 South African Carriers You Might Not Have Heard Of
South Africa has several small aviation players.
In Pictures: American Airlines' Final McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Flight
The MD-80 was the last aircraft to fly American's polished aluminium livery.
Mauritius Airport Reopens After Tropical Cyclone Cancels 40+ Flights
Mauritius Airport was closed for 24 hours because of Cyclone Belal.
Kenya Airways Has Rights For Dar Es Salaam Flights Revoked In Air Tanzania Row
Kenya Airways will will not operate passenger flights to Dar es Salaam from January 22.