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Events

IATA Ground Handling Conference to shine a spotlight on Africa

02 April 2025

The 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 13 to 15 May 2025.

Events

Aviation AFRICA returns to Kigali in September 2025

02 April 2025

Aviation AFRICA Summit and Exhibition returns to Kigali, Rwanda in September after three years with DAR Al-Handasah confirmed as platinum sponsor.

Airports

SITA brings to life airports of the future by acquiring CCM

31 March 2025

SITA has announced the closure of the acquisition of CCM, headquartered in Milan, Italy, an expert in the design, production, and creation of airport…

Air transport

Middle Eastern cargo carriers saw decrease in demand growth in February

31 March 2025

IATA has released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing Middle Eastern carriers saw an 11.9% year-on-year decrease in demand growth…

General aviation

Ethiopia and Archer work towards all-electric air taxi in the region

27 March 2025

Archer Aviation has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch…

Technology

Air Côte D’Ivoire to implement Bluebox’s IFE solution

27 March 2025

Bluebox Aviation Systems has entered a partnership with Air Côte D’Ivoire for the deployment of its Bluebox Wow wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE)…

Flight services and support

Emirates Airlines supports education in India

26 March 2025

Emirates has donated essential supplies and limited-edition, handcrafted backpacks from its ‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ collection to a non-profit…

Airports

La Réunion seeks new unions

26 March 2025

Reunion Roland Garros airport is looking to new routes in India and East Africa as it seeks to reach its target of three million passengers by 2030.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates expands retrofitted Boeing 777 services to eight more cities

25 March 2025

Emirates will introduce Boeing 777s with upgraded cabins to eight more destinations on its route network.

Air transport

FedEx adds 10 ATR 72-600F to its feeder fleet

21 March 2025

ATR has signed a major contract with FedEx Corp for the acquisition of 10 ATR 72-600F.

Technology

SITA and Orange Business strengthen aviation connectivity

20 March 2025

SITA and Orange Business have extended their partnership for another five years, strengthening a collaboration that has been in place since 2001.

Route planning and tourism

Uganda Airlines gears up to launch services to the UK

20 March 2025

Uganda Airlines is preparing to launch direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Air transport

Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad launch strategic joint venture

20 March 2025

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airways have joined forces in a joint venture that will transform connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.…