Africa

Events

Ethiopian Airlines wins AFRAA’s Airline of the Year - Global Operations

22 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has been awarded “Airline of the Year - Global Operations” at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 56th Annual General Assembly…

Air transport

Madagascar's de Bailleul rebuilds the national trust

20 November 2024

A newly-revived Madagascar Airlines is focused on regaining confidence by achieving a reliable and profitable domestic operation, explains CEO Thierry…

Air transport

Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking to support African aviation

20 November 2024

Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking have established an alliance to provide an expanded set of offerings to support Africa’s growing civil aviation…

Air transport

Congo Airways adds second leased Boeing 737 from KlasJet

19 November 2024

Congo Airways has added a second leased Boeing 737 aircraft for its domestic operation from KlasJet, a provider in private and corporate jet…

Air transport

AFRAA: TAAG to take first 787-9 in February 2025

19 November 2024

TAAG Angola Airlines will begin the modernisation of its long-haul fleet in February 2025 with the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9.

Airports

Cape Town International Airport honoured with the Airport Experience Award

19 November 2024

Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) was honoured with the Airport Experience Award at the Airport Honours Award ceremony in Amsterdam last week.

Events

Ethiopian Airlines achieves Four-Star Global Airline award

18 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has received Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.

Air transport

Uganda Airlines seeks A320 leases in 2025

18 November 2024

Uganda Airlines is looking to lease two Airbus A320neos from June 2025.

Defence

Wealth and Safety

18 November 2024

The north African countries skirting the Mediterranean Sea include some of the wealthiest countries on the continent, but unfortunately all have…

Business aviation

Let's make an executive decision

15 November 2024

Alcinda Pereira, the first woman to lead AfBAA, wants to change the mentality of business aviation in Africa by filling the region’s connectivity…

Air transport

Boeing: Air cargo traffic to double by 2043

13 November 2024

Boeing forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043.

Air transport

New airline hopes for Cabo Verde

12 November 2024

A new regional start-up airline is hoping to fill the aviation gap in service routes within the Cabo Verde islands.

General aviation

Bell appoints new managing director for the Middle East and Africa

12 November 2024

Bell Textron has announced Tim Evans as the new managing director for the Middle East and Africa.

Technology

SITA integrates its IPS Intelligent Passenger Solution

11 November 2024

SITA has announced the formal integration of IPS Intelligent Passenger Solutions into its airport portfolio.

Flight services and support

Emirates inaugurates Emirates World Store in Kenya, its first in Africa

08 November 2024

Emirates has opened its Emirates World store in Nairobi, Kenya – the airline’s refreshed retail store concept to Africa for the first time.

Technology

Thales to supply Ethiopia’s A350-1000 aircraft with its AVANT Up IFE system

08 November 2024

Thales is to equip Ethiopian Airlines first A350-1000 aircraft with its state-of-the-art AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) system.

Air transport

Ethiopian to bolster its fleet

06 November 2024

Ethiopian to bolster fleet with leased types and plans 100-seater and freighter orders.

Air transport

Air Congo set for December launch

06 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines is supplying two Boeing 737-800s for the early December launch of new Congolese carrier Air Congo.

Air transport

Ethiopian enters new era with first A350-1000

05 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of the first of four 395-seat Airbus A350-1000s.

Air transport

Ethiopian Airlines commences services to Bangladesh

04 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced new passenger service to Dhaka, Bangladesh on November 2, 2024.

Air transport

African airlines saw 11.9% increase in demand during September

01 November 2024

IATA has released data for September 2024 global passenger demand.

Business aviation

Gulfstream completes G700 emissions testing of SAF with zero sulfur

01 November 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace has successfully completed ground emissions testing of 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) containing zero sulfur on the…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates ramps up operations in Africa

31 October 2024

Emirates has introduced additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda; Addis Abba in Ethiopia; and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Events

Ethiopian wins ‘Best Overall in Africa’ at APEX Passenger Choice Awards

31 October 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has won ‘Best Overall in Africa’ at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.

Airports

Global Passenger Survey reveals travellers prioritise convenience and speed

30 October 2024

IATA has released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey revealing that travellers continue to prioritise convenience and speed.

Training

Bombardier CRJ 200-700 FFS arrives at Simaero Johannesburg

30 October 2024

Simaero, a provider of pilot training with full-flight simulators, has relocated its Bombardier CRJ 200/700 full-flight simulator (FFS) from France to…

Airports

TAAG to start gradual transfer of commercial flights to new airport

30 October 2024

TAAG Angola Airlines has announced the beginning of the gradual transfer of its commercial flights from 4 de Fevereiro International Airport to the…

Technology

IATA to offer digital currencies in financial settlement systems

29 October 2024

IATA will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia marks its first non-stop flight to the Maldives

28 October 2024

Air Arabia has marked the inauguration of its first non-stop flight connecting Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport in…

Air transport

AirExplore set to leverage its experience in Africa

24 October 2024

As Slovakia’s premier airline AirExplore is set to add aircraft in Nigeria this winter, the airline’s CEO Martin Stulajter explains how flying in…

Air transport

fastjet Zimbabwe achieves IATA’s Operational Safety Audit registration

24 October 2024

fastjet Zimbabwe has successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines resumes its flight to Monrovia, Liberia

23 October 2024

Ethiopian Airlines will resume its passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening connections across the African…

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce completes flight testing of the Pearl 10X engine

22 October 2024

Rolls-Royce has completed flight testing of the Pearl 10X engine it is developing for the Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X business jet after a six-month…

Air transport

AviAssist teams up with AFRAA to boost safety excellence in Africa

21 October 2024

AviAssist is teaming up with the African Regional Airlines Association AFRAA to boost safety excellence in African aviation.

Maintenance

FAI Technik achieves Nigeria Approved Maintenance Organisation status

21 October 2024

German MRO service provider FAI Technik has received an Approved Maintenance Organisation certificate (AMO) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority…

General aviation

Bell Highlights Africa’s strategic importance at Law Enforcement Symposium

21 October 2024

Bell recently hosted their 2024 Law Enforcement Symposium’ in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together law enforcement operators from across southern…

Technology

Madagascar Airlines partners with Travelport

17 October 2024

Madagascar Airlines is partnering with the Travelport group to integrate the global distribution systems Galileo and Travelport in order to enhance…

Maintenance

Working together key to the future demands of MRO

16 October 2024

Opportunity is ahead for Africa’s MRO sector, as providers in the region work to manage and overcome key constraints. However, challenges include…

Aircraft interiors

Pilatus Aircraft to debut new Natural Oil wood veneer finish

16 October 2024

Pilatus Aircraft and F/LIST, a pioneer in innovative cabin solutions, are showcasing a Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet cabin cross-section at this…

Air transport

AviLease purchases Boeing 787-9 aircraft from BBAM

14 October 2024

AviLease, a global aircraft lessor, has acquired a Boeing 787-9 aircraft from BBAM, a prominent global lessor with $18 billion in aviation assets…