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Antoine Hayem, the charterer who keeps the Bongo family flying despite the lockdown

Despite borders being closed as part of the measures taken to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the Gabonese presidency is making greater use than ever of its favourite private aviation service provider, Frenchman Antoine Hayem. Publicity-shy but highly active, he began working for Russian oligarchs and now spends his time meeting the demands of African presidencies and rock groups.

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Central Africa

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West Africa

Nigeria
Covid-19: Air force maritime patrol plane grounded at RAS plant in Germany

The NAF ATR 42-500 MP reconnaissance aircraft immobilized in Germany at RAS.
The NAF ATR 42-500 MP reconnaissance aircraft immobilized in Germany at RAS. © Jürgen Coenen/Planespotters.net

Rheinland Air Service (RAS) has completed maintenance work on one of the Nigerian Air Force's two ATR 42-500 MP surveillance aircraft. The aircraft has been prevented from leaving Germany by the Covid-19 epidemic, just as the NAF needs to intensify maritime surveillance operations and the fight againt Boko Haram.

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

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Southern Africa and islands

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North Africa

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