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Air Zimbabwe trying to secure French planes amid sanctions

Published on October 27, 2011 By admin

Air Zimbabwe is reportedly struggling to register two airbus planes it bought from France because of European Union sanctions imposed on the southern African country. Details emerging from several Air Zimbabwe sources reveal that the planes were bought through China Sonangol, a Chinese controlled oil company based in Angola. Sonangol was reportedly roped in to [...]

Air Zimbabwe plane flies with one passenger

Published on September 20, 2011 By admin

Air Zimbabwe flew back to Harare on Sunday afternoon with only one passenger from Victoria Falls as the national airlineĀ  struggles to restore customer confidence. The airline had earlier landed in the resort town with 16 passengers on its MA60 plane from Harare. The plane carries over 60 passengers. A source at Victoria Falls International [...]

Air Zimbabwe remains grounded

Published on September 15, 2011 By admin

AIR Zimbabwe planes remained grounded yesterday after the airline failed to secure funding to settle debts that include outstanding salaries for pilots. The national airline, previously known for excellence in service provision, was forced to suspend flights in July due to protracted labour disputes. Acting chief executive Innocent Mavhunga confirmed yesterday that the embattled national [...]