Gomolemo Mokonyane
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Gomolemo Mokonyane

Gomolemo Mokonyane is an editor at Contrail and a flight attendant with years of experience in aviation, focusing on Africa. He covers the continent’s airlines and airports from the inside. He’s based in Johannesburg.

Rwanda Is Building a Multibillion-Dollar Airport. Can It Take On Africa's Biggest Hubs?
News RwandAir

Rwanda Is Building a Multibillion-Dollar Airport. Can It Take On Africa's Biggest Hubs?

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
This African Safari Country Now Makes Every Visitor Buy Its $44 Insurance
News Air Tanzania

This African Safari Country Now Makes Every Visitor Buy Its $44 Insurance

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
You Can Fly to Antarctica From Cape Town Again This November
News

You Can Fly to Antarctica From Cape Town Again This November

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
Air Congo Takes Off: The African Airline is Growing Rapidly and Aggressively.
News Air Congo

Air Congo Takes Off: The African Airline is Growing Rapidly and Aggressively.

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
Uganda's Newest International Airport Just Welcomed Its First Passengers
News

Uganda's Newest International Airport Just Welcomed Its First Passengers

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
Somalia Is Trying to Bring Back Its National Airline After 35 Years
News Somali Airlines

Somalia Is Trying to Bring Back Its National Airline After 35 Years

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
The World's Longest Passenger Jet Makes Its Last Flight Next Month
News Lufthansa

The World's Longest Passenger Jet Makes Its Last Flight Next Month

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
Air Zimbabwe Is Flying to London Again After 14 Years. There's a Catch in How.
News Air Zimbabwe

Air Zimbabwe Is Flying to London Again After 14 Years. There's a Catch in How.

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
Turkish Airlines Just Cut Five African Capitals. Is It Turning Its Back on Africa?
News Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines Just Cut Five African Capitals. Is It Turning Its Back on Africa?

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
Two of Africa's Biggest Airlines Keep Losing Their CEOs
Editorial Kenya Airways South African Airways

Two of Africa's Biggest Airlines Keep Losing Their CEOs

by Multiple authors
Angola's New $3 Billion Airport Is Spectacular — and Almost Empty
Editorial Exclusive

Angola's New $3 Billion Airport Is Spectacular — and Almost Empty

by Gomolemo Mokonyane
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