Fly Modern Ark (FMA), the consultancy hired by the government to recover Mozambique Airlines (LAM), ended its management agreement with the national flag carrier yesterday (Thursday 19). The information was provided to MZNews by an internal source at the airline, signaling the end of an era marked by accusations of...
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LAM to increase aircraft next month and explore international routes
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) will increase the number of aircraft operating domestic and regional flights next month, the Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA), Américo Muchanga, revealed today. "We do have the prospect of increasing the number of aircraft. I can say that it is indeed a duty. Because the only way to fly the 45 routes that...
LAM carried fewer passengers than expected in the first half of the year
The number of passengers transported by Mozambique Airlines (LAM), the national flag carrier, has fallen short of the desired number to be transported this year, according to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Américo Muchanga. LAM intends to transport around one million passengers by the end of the year. As he explained in a brief...
Government in grey area over FMA's fate in LAM management
The government has reservations about moving forward with the possible decision on whether or not Fly Modern Ark (FMA) will continue to manage Mozambique Airlines (LAM). "Regarding the renewal or conclusion of the contract, I say that these are aspects that are under discussion. There are very critical details. As a government, we understand that they need to be...
Flash Mob welcomes LAM passengers
On Friday, October 20, LAM - Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique launched the Flash Mob project at Maputo International Airport, which provides special welcome events for passengers of the Mozambican airline. The first action of the Flash Mob initiative featured a performance by renowned Mozambican musician Jimmy Dludlu and welcomed passengers...
Financial differences with LAM lead Mex airline to suspend operations in Mozambique
The operations of airline Moçambique Expresso (Mex) have been "regrettably" suspended since Thursday of last week (August 31), due to conflicts with state-owned Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM). Citing an internal circular, Lusa (via Notícias ao Minuto) reports that the suspension involves domestic and regional flights. At the service of LAM, de...
LAM announces introduction of new domestic routes from August
Mozambique Airlines (LAM) announced on Wednesday (26) that from August they will be introducing several new domestic routes, flying directly between various provincial capitals. In a statement sent to our newsroom, LAM explained that by using these routes, passengers will no longer be forced to change planes in the country's capital, Maputo....
Minister Mateus Magala: "LAM is already a technically solvent company"
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Mateus Magala, said that LAM - Mozambique Airlines, the flagship company, is already a technically solvent company, two months after Fly Modern Ark (FMA) began participating in its management. Mateus Magala also revealed that, since then, there have been significant gains, among...
Resurrection: LAM to increase number of flights and climb Europe, America and Asia
Mozambique Airlines (LAM) announced this Monday that it will increase its fleet of aircraft from the current five to 14 planes and explore intercontinental routes, as part of its revival led by South African company Fly Modern Ark. The information was shared by the company at a press conference as part of the first 30...
Government goes to parliament to answer on state companies and central bank
The Mozambican government will go to parliament on Wednesday and Thursday to answer questions from MPs about interventions in state-owned companies Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique and Tmcel, as well as the financial situation of the Bank of Mozambique. The topics are included in the questions addressed to the executive by the three benches of the Assembly of the Republic, for the meeting in...