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Tatenda Karuwa-Africa Lead Journalist

Tatenda Karuwa

Africa Lead Journalist

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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

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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 Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner 1
Qatar's Aviation Authority Approves 7 Weekly Madagascar Flights

Madagascar aims to establish direct connections with the Middle East.

Libyan Airlines Airbus A320 1
The US Will Spend $4.5 Million On Improving Libya's Airport Security

The US will help train more airport officers in Libya.

Kenya Airways Boeing 737-300 on auction 1
90+ Abandoned Planes Are Set To Be Auctioned In Kenya

Most aircraft were last operated by Kenyan airlines, including flag carrier Kenya Airways.

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 1
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 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner 1
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.

South African Airways Boeing 747 Combi 1
5 Notable Accidents That Defined The History Of South African Aviation

South Africa's worst air disaster claimed over 150 lives.

Air Zimbabwe Embraer ERJ-145 1
Air Zimbabwe Takes Delivery Of 22-Year-Old Embraer ERJ-145

Air Zimbabwe now has two ERJ-145s in its fleet.

Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld Livery) Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner  1
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Tragedy In Namibia: The Crash Of LAM Mozambique Airlines Flight 470

A LAM Mozambique Airlines pilot forced an aircraft into the ground.

British Airways Airbus A380 1
Johannesburg Airport Has 30% Of Africa's Quadjet Flights

South Africa sees the most quadjets among all African countries.

Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 1
Hainan Airlines Returns To Cairo With The Boeing 787 After 13 Years

Hainan Airlines has returned to Africa with flights to Cairo, Egypt.

Egyptair Airbus A321neo 1
Egyptian Parliament Calls For EgyptAir To Be Restructured

Egyptair was not ranked among the world's top 100 airlines in 2023.

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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.

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flydubai Launches Boeing 737 MAX Flights to Kenya

flydubai is the only UAE-based carrier flying to Mombasa, Kenya.

Ethiopian Airlines DHC-8-Q400 1
Somalia Blocks An Ethiopian Airlines Dash 8 From Its Airspace

The Somalian government ordered an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft not to enter its airspace.

A Federal Airlines Cessna Grand Caravan on an airport apron. 1
American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 1
In Pictures: American Airlines' Final McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Flight

The MD-80 was the last aircraft to fly American's polished aluminium livery.

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Mauritius Airport Reopens After Tropical Cyclone Cancels 40+ Flights

Mauritius Airport was closed for 24 hours because of Cyclone Belal.

Kenya Airways Embraer 190 SkyTeam livery 1
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.

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