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Aircraft interiors

Bucher to equip Ethiopian Airlines’ new Boeing 777-9 fleet with Galleys

17 April 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has entered a partnership with Bucher Aircraft Interior Solutions, a provider in lightweight aircraft interior solutions.

Air transport

IATA: Safety is the top priority for air transport

16 April 2025

IATA has emphasised the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience.

Maintenance

AJW to provide comprehensive support for FlySafair’s B737NG fleet

15 April 2025

AJW Group has been awarded the long-term Power-By-the-Hour (PBH) support programme for South African operator FlySafair’s B737 New Generation fleet.…

Events

Ethiopian Airlines wins two awards in Hamburg

15 April 2025

Ethiopian Airlines took home two awards after events taking place in Hamburg, Germany.

Maintenance

Eaton appoints Air Support to provide engine MRO in EMEA

11 April 2025

Intelligent power management company Eaton signed an agreement with Air Support to provide local repair and overhaul of Eaton’s engine fuel components…

Aircraft interiors

Ethiopian Airlines selects Safran’s Z400 Economy seats

11 April 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an MoU with Safran for the provision of Z400 economy class seats for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft.

ATM and regulatory

Embraer and Kenya Airways sign Collaborative Inventory Planning agreement

10 April 2025

Embraer and Kenya Airways today signed an agreement for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) programme.

Aircraft interiors

Satair and Collins Aerospace extend 50-year relationship with cabin

10 April 2025

Satair and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, have signed a four-year extension of their cabin interior parts distribution agreement, continuing a…

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines prepares to launch services to Sharjah

08 April 2025

Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new passenger flight service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025.

Technology

Kenya Airways to distribute NDC content through Amadeus Travel Platform

08 April 2025

Kenya Airways has started deploying its New Distribution Capability sourced content to travel seller customers in Kenya, South Africa and the…

Technology

Panasonic Avionics unveils new aircraft-wide hosting solution

08 April 2025

Panasonic Avionics has unveiled ConverixTM, an open and neutral application hosting platform that the company said will transform commercial…

Technology

NEC joins SITA’s Digital Travel Ecosystem

07 April 2025

SITA and NEC Corporation (NEC) have signed an agreement to accelerate the adoption of digital identity technology in the travel industry.

Defence

Embraer and Denel agree on KC-390 Millennium cooperation

04 April 2025

Embraer and South Africa’s Denel have signed an MoU outlining the framework for a potential future collaboration on the KC-390 Millennium aircraft.

Events

Arabian Travel Market expects 55,000 visitors to the May event

03 April 2025

The top five registered countries for this years’ Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to date include the UAE, India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UK.

Events

Aviation AFRICA returns to Kigali in September 2025

03 April 2025

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

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.

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.…

Route planning and tourism

FlyAngola launches services to Namibia, Benguela, Cabinda and Luanda

20 March 2025

FlyAngola is further expanding its African and domestic network with new flights to Namibia, Benguela, Cabinda and Luanda.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines to launch new passenger service to Hanoi

19 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines will commence four weekly passenger service to Hanoi, Vietnam, starting from 10 July 2025.

Business aviation

Ethiopian Airlines adds new Boeing 737-800 business jet to its fleet

18 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has added a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet, dedicated exclusively to VIP and smaller group charter flights.

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir commences its expansion in East Africa

17 March 2025

SalamAir today operated its inaugural flight from Muscat to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Airports

Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB to build Africa’s largest airport

17 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to develop Africa’s largest airport—the Bishoftu International…

Maintenance

ExecuJet MRO Services S.A completes modification work on Falcon 900EX

17 March 2025

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa recently completed a 2C heavy maintenance check on a Dassault Falcon 900EX.

Training

Simaero installs Embraer 190 simulator at its Johannesburg facility

17 March 2025

Simaero has announced the relocation of a modern Embraer E190 Full-Flight Simulator from the China Southern Airlines training centre to its…

Business and finance

Zela Aviation to support ACMI leasing with XEJet Nigeria

12 March 2025

Zela Aviation has entered a strategic partnership with Nigerian airline XEJet, having been mandated to promote the availability of its Embraer E145…

Air transport

Air Charter Service appoints new head of time critical services

11 March 2025

Aviation specialist, Air Charter Service, has announced that Andreas Spies has become the new CEO of the company’s time critical services in EMEA and…

Defence

First Apache batch for Morocco arrives in country

10 March 2025

The first batch of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has been handed over at the 1st Air Base in Salé as…

Events

Ethiopian Airlines celebrates International Women’s Day

10 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines marked the 2025 International Women’s Day, on March 8, with a series of events attended by government officials, guests and the…

Defence

BIRD Aerosystems to supply its AMPS to an additional African Air Force

10 March 2025

BIRD Aerosystems, a provider in defence technology, has secured a contract to supply its Airborne Missile Protection System to an additional African…

Air transport

Insights into air cargo trends, challenges, and growth in Africa

06 March 2025

The African air cargo industry is steadily expanding its capability by gathering more investments to improve its effectiveness. CEO of Magma Aviation,…

Defence

Babcock's 39 steps to Africa

05 March 2025

Babcock is a renowned name in the world of military flying training, with major contracts both in France and the UK. Now the international defence and…

Business aviation

Bombardier’s Global 7500 achieves category-leading 100th speed record

03 March 2025

Bombardier’s Global 7500 business jet has set a category-leading 100 speed records.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines to commence new flight service to Porto

03 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines launched a new passenger flight service to Porto, Portugal, effective July 2, 2025.

People

South African Airways confirms John Lamola as its CEO

28 February 2025

The South African Airways (SAA) Board has appointed Professor John M. Lamola as its group chief executive officer following approval by the Minister…

Defence

Sudanese military aircraft crash kills 46 passengers

28 February 2025

At least 46 people were killed, and 10 others were injured yesterday after a Sudanese military plane crashed while attempting to take off.

Air transport

Ethiopian's breath of fresh Airbus

28 February 2025

Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse in early November heralding a new chapter in the carrier’s growth story.

Air transport

IATA: Passenger demand growth accelerates to 10% in January

28 February 2025

IATA has released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with Willie Walsh, IATA’s director general, saying it is important for regulators to…

Space

SANSA to provide critical TT&C support for IM-2 Lunar Mission

27 February 2025

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is providing vital tracking, telemetry and command (TT&C) support for Intuitive Machines-2 (IM-2)…

Air transport

IATA releases its 2024 Annual Safety Report

26 February 2025

IATA has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report showing a year of strong overall performance.

Route planning and tourism

African tourism is on the rise

26 February 2025

According to a report by the United Nations Tourism (UNWTO), Africa welcomed approximately 74 million visitors last year, surpassing the figures from…

Technology

SITA report reveals how aviation industry is doubling down on cybersecurity

26 February 2025

SITA’s latest Air Transport IT Insights report reveals growing focus on cybersecurity, biometrics, and sustainability to future-proof air travel.

Maintenance

ExecuJet MRO South Africa completes gearbox replacement on Challenger 604

25 February 2025

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has completed its first engine accessory gearbox (AGB) replacement on a Bombardier Challenger 604.

General aviation

Diamond Aircraft delivers DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS

25 February 2025

Diamond Aircraft has delivered an DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS, an aviation services provider in the Middle East and North…

Defence

More Nigerian Air Force acquisitions

24 February 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is continuing to modernise, with its Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar currently studying several…

Business aviation

RoyalJet selects the ACJ320neo for enhanced services

24 February 2025

Abu Dhabi based premium private aviation charter operator, RoyalJet has placed a firm order for three ACJ320neo aircraft. The agreement makes Royal…

Maintenance

Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney engine receives EASA type certification

21 February 2025

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

Air transport

Emirates SkyCargo celebrates nearly 39 years of connecting to Africa

21 February 2025

As the logistics industry comes together in Nairobi at Air Cargo Africa, Emirates SkyCargo reaffirms its near-four decade commitment to the…

Air transport

Kenya Airways receives B737-800 from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise

21 February 2025

Kenya Airways’ has expanded its fleet by acquiring a Boeing 737-800 from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE).

Air Sierra Leone’s first Embraer 145 regional jet

Air transport

The Leone Ranger

19 February 2025

Sierra Leone is aiming to become the latest African country with its own airline.

Maintenance

Safran makes a LEAP into the future

17 February 2025

Safran Aircraft Engines will set up a new LEAP engine MRO shop in Casablanca by 2026. This deal is part of an investment plan of more than  €1bn…

Maintenance

Airbus signs Flight Hour Services contract for Ethiopian Airlines’ A350

17 February 2025

Airbus has signed a seven-year Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Ethiopian Airlines for the comprehensive maintenance of its fleet of 24 Airbus…

Air transport

The CAFE that serves solutions

14 February 2025

One of the many challenges faced by African airlines is access to cost-effective finance. Mark Tierney has an innovative solution

Events

ABU DHABI: Landmark ICAO symposium draws to a close in UAE

13 February 2025

The fourth edition of ICAO’s Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) drew to a close on Wednesday 12 February.

Events

ABU Dhabi: GANS signs three new agreements on the last day of GISS

13 February 2025

Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) signed three key agreements on the last day of GISS - with Rwanda, Kenya and Guyana.

Defence

Denel launches new missiles and UAS

12 February 2025

South African defence conglomerate Denel has announced significant developments in two of its business areas – uncrewed vehicles and air-to-air…

Events

ABU DHABI: Zambia invited to become a member of IAGA

12 February 2025

Zambia was officially invited to promote green aviation globally, and within African, by The International Association for Green Aviation (IAGA)…

Maintenance

Embraer and Airlink sign contract for collaborative inventory planning

11 February 2025

Embraer and Airlink have signed a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the carrier’s all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft.

Air transport

Nigeria's Air Peace and Emirates announce interline agreement

11 February 2025

Connections between the world and Nigeria have been enhanced by a new interline agreement announced today between Emirates and West Africa’s largest…

Events

Airlink receives 2025 Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award

11 February 2025

Airlink has received the Department of International Relations & Cooperation’s 2025 Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award for a South African business…

Events

ABU DHABI: ‘Sustainable Aviation Together’ says Boeing

11 February 2025

In the Middle East, Boeing sees the ‘huge benefits’ in using solar energy to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a process called…

Events

ABU DHABI: Rwanda’s aviation training centre expands

11 February 2025

The Rwanda Civil Aviation Training and Innovation Centre (RCATIC) is stepping up efforts to enhance regulatory training and bridge the global aviation…

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines to launch a passenger service to Hyderabad

10 February 2025

Ethiopian Airlines will provide a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Hyderabad, India, starting from June 16, 2025.

Air transport

Tempting freight...

10 February 2025

Africa can realise enormous economic and social benefits if it embraces liberalisation of the air cargo sector, argues Sanjeev Gadhia, secretary…

Events

ABU DHABI: Several signings take place at the opening of GISS

10 February 2025

Several signings took place during the opening session at the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Abu Dhabi.

Events

The magnificent seventh

07 February 2025

The seventh edition of the Marrakech Air Show, held at at Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base from October 30th to November 2nd, surpassed its…

Airports

Ethiopia plans mega airport city to deliver global hub

05 February 2025

Ethiopia is aspiring to become a global aviation hub by developing a mega airport city at an estimated cost of six billion USD over the next 10…

Business aviation

Embraer Executive Jets signs purchase agreement with Flexjet

05 February 2025

Embraer Executive Jets has announced a purchase agreement with Flexjet, a provider in the fractional jet ownership segment.

Air transport

FlySafair: 'No disruptions' to ops following licensing council ruling

04 February 2025

FlySafair has said South Africa's domestic aviation licensing authority has given it 12 months to reduce its foreign shareholding.

Air transport

Air India and Kenya Airways enter codeshare partnership

03 February 2025

Air India and Kenya Airways have entered a codeshare partnership, boosting travel between India and Africa.

Air transport

Exseychellent!

03 February 2025

Air Seychelles has transformed its net asset position from negative to positive since 2022. The national flag’s USD 7 million profit for 2023 reflects…

Space

Aalto’s Zephyr returns after stratospheric flight over Kenya

03 February 2025

Airbus’ high-altitude pseudo-satellite spinoff company Aalto has completed its first flight from its new base in Kenya. Tony Osborne reports.

Events

EBACE to cut static display from show

31 January 2025

European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) has said it will not feature an outdoor static aircraft display for the first time since…

Air transport

Middle Eastern airlines saw a 9.4% traffic rise in 2024 than 2023

31 January 2025

“2024 made it absolutely clear that people want to travel,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, on IATA’s releases passenger market…

Air transport

TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

31 January 2025

Boeing has delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes to TAAG Angola Airlines, debuting the airline’s new livery.

ATM and regulatory

AASA renewed concerns over South Africa’s aviation infrastructure

30 January 2025

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has announced its concern and frustration of the recent incidents that disrupted airline operations…