By ALLAN OLINGOMore by this AuthorFour African airlines plan to launch the first African Civil Aviation Alliance before March next year, to break the stranglehold of Ethiopian Airlines on the continent and boost their fortunes through innovative ways. Air Mauritius, South African Airways, RwandAir and Kenya Airways hope to use the alliance to achieve the "much needed economies of scale" which would accord them improved efficiency and collaborations. We have started discussions with South African Airways that could see us join forces on aircraft repairs and route joint ventures. South African Airways, RwandAir and Air Mauritius already enjoy this exclusivity in their Johannesburg, Kigali and Port Louis hubs. “Consultations are ongoing with African airlines including SAA, Kenya Airways and RwandAir for the setting up of the first African alliance.

Source: Ethiopian News December 24, 2018 05:38 UTC