Bamako Trijet: TZ-ADR and Air Mali
Mali, like almost all African nations, has a rather torrid history since independence but also a colourful and interesting national
Airlines of Africa
Pariah No More: SAA’s 747-400s
Apartheid made South Africa an international pariah and its national airline unwelcome across most of Africa. The purchase of 747SPs
Parrot Jumbo: Air Gabon’s 747
The history of African flag carriers is something I always find interesting. Not only are they exotic but they often
Hope & Despair: Air Congo’s Struggle
European colonialism has left a bitter legacy in many African nations, but probably none has been so disgraceful and damaging
Escape from Dar: Kenya Airways Birth
The main trio of East African nations, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have a long history of co-operation but also rivalry.
Giraffe Survivor: Air Tanzania Corporation
Too often the history of African national airlines reads like a black comedy of dodgy dealings, rampant cronyism and flagrant