ATM and regulatory

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.

Events

Aviation India 2025 announces supporting Association partners of India

11 March 2025

Times Aerospace Events will host the second Aviation India and South Asia Summit and Exhibition from 29-30 October 2025 at the JW Marriott, Aero City,…

ATM and regulatory

UAE bid for air taxi leadership hits new milestone

14 February 2025

If there was ever any doubt about the intention of the United Arab Emirates to establish clear leadership in the advanced air mobility sector and to…

Events

GISS 2025: Aviation transformation with unity

14 February 2025

Highlights of ICAO’s three-day event in Abu Dhabi included decarbonisation efforts and eVTOL demonstrations.

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…

Airports

ANAC introduces ‘parafiscal’ tax on tickets issued from Algerian airports

29 January 2025

Earlier this month, the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) introduced a ‘parafiscal’ tax on all tickets issued for departures from Algerian…

Air transport

Strategy in place to make travel more affordable across West Africa

29 January 2025

Transport ministers from the ECOWAS region have approved a regional strategy to make air travel more affordable across West Africa.

ATM and regulatory

Ethiopian Airlines receives IATA CEIV Pharma Recertification

20 January 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has received its IATA CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) accreditation as an…

ATM and regulatory

GACA enlists CAAi to harmonise safety regulatory framework with EASA

17 December 2024

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has appointed CAA International (CAAi), to Harmonise Safety Regulatory Framework with…

Air transport

Embraer’s E-Freighter certified by FAA

14 October 2024

The E-Freighter, Embraer’s E190F has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

ATM and regulatory

Gulf Air signs Collective Labour Agreement with Gulf Air Pilots Trade Union

31 July 2024

Gulf Air has signed a Collective Labour Agreement with the Gulf Air Pilots Trade Union (GAPTU).

ATM and regulatory

How airlines can navigate GPS spoofing

05 July 2024

Numerous incidents involving GPS spoofing, jamming or even failure of navigation systems have been recorded, particularly by planes flying over Egypt,…

Business and finance

IATA: African Airlines set for a small profit in 2024

03 July 2024

IATA has called on Africa’s governments to take advantage of a strengthening aviation sector to maximise its benefits for economic and social…

Air transport

IATA: South Africa's Government needs leverage aviation for economic growth

03 July 2024

IATA has urged South Africa’s new Government of National Unity to continue prioritising the development of its aviation sector.

ATM and regulatory

LOT Polish Airlines appoints APG as its GSA in Saudi

25 June 2024

LOT Polish Airlines, the flag carrier of Poland, has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in Saudi Arabia.

General aviation

Mecca witnesses eVTOL trial

14 June 2024

A Saudi technology company and a Chinese eVTOL manufacturer have created history in Mecca with a successful trial of an unmanned air taxi in the Holy…

ATM and regulatory

Rwanda joins ASECNA's roadmap

14 June 2024

Rwanda is officially the 19th member of the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar or ASECNA (L'Agence pour la Sécurité de la…

Events

Aviation INDIA 2024 kicks-off in Delhi

12 June 2024

Leaders from across the aviation sector are gathering in New Delhi for the inaugural Aviation India Summit and Exhibition, taking place June 12-13.

Air transport

AFRAA: African airlines’ performance update

06 June 2024

Africa witnessed a 6% increase in available seats, rising from 15.1 million in May 2023 to 15.9 million in May 2024.

Events

Future Aviation Forum opening day sees 47 deals worth $19b sealed

21 May 2024

On the first day of the Future Aviation Forum, taking place in Riyadh, 47 deals were confirmed with a value of $19 billion.

ATM and regulatory

Digital transformation aids DCAA as movements and permit requests surge

15 May 2024

The digital transformation of Dubai’s aviation regulator, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has made a key difference is the sector’s capability…

ATM and regulatory

Boeing and Invest Qatar sign MoU to drive aerospace industry growth

15 May 2024

Boeing and the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) have signed an MoU to establish a permanent legal entity, Boeing Aerospace Doha LLC,…

Events

Aviation leaders to address challenges and opportunities during FAF

10 April 2024

The Future Aviation Forum (FAF) will return to Riyadh from 20-22 May 2024.

ATM and regulatory

Air Traffic Central...

04 April 2024

President of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Abayomi Agoro, has called on aviation authorities across west Africa to…

ATM and regulatory

Direct flights can help ease congestion

12 February 2024

The UAE is aiming to increase air traffic efficiency by introducing a ‘free airspace’ scheme.

ATM and regulatory

Stratos sells A330s on behalf of Etihad Airways

19 January 2024

Stratos, an independent aircraft asset manager, has arranged the sale of two Airbus A330- 200 aircraft for Etihad Airways.

ATM and regulatory

GACA strengthens passenger protection regulations

22 November 2023

GACA’s strengthened passenger protection regulations have entered into force applying to passenger taking journeys within and from Saudi Arabia.

Air transport

AFRAA AGM: Liberalised market via SAATM is a slow process:

20 November 2023

“If we were to create a scorecard for ourselves, I don’t think [as] students we will be proud to take the scorecard back home,” said Aaron Munetsi,…

Air transport

AFRAA AGM: Kenya operator calls for consolidation

20 November 2023

A Kenyan airline CEO has encouraged airlines in East Africa to think again about consolidation of national carriers to break down barriers to travel…

ATM and regulatory

TATV Spotlight - GCAA at Dubai Airshow 2023

15 November 2023

Massive orders for UAE carriers at the Dubai Airshow could present a challenge to some regulators – but not the GCAA, the nation’s regulator.

Air transport

Kenya Airways secures IATA accreditation for ground handling

09 November 2023

Kenya Airways and its Nairobi hub have been awarded certificate of accreditation by IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) for outstanding…

ATM and regulatory

Etihad successfully completes IATA Operational Safety Audit

03 November 2023

Etihad has completed its 10th consecutive IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings and zero observations.

Air transport

Arabian Aerospace Special Report - Saudi Aviation & Vision 2030 out now!

30 October 2023

In this special report: Arabian Aerospace delivers an exclusive overview of Saudi aviation and vision for 2030. 

Training

Havelsan B737-8 MAX simulater achieves EASA Level D certification

24 October 2023

A Havelsan constructed Boeing B737-8 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS), operated by Turkish Airlines, has achieved European EASA Level D…

Air transport

ICAO releases latest airspace guidance in times of conflict

24 October 2023

ICAO has released updated guidance to help aviation regulators and operators manage their airspace in times of conflict.

ATM and regulatory

African Development Bank commitment to Rwanda

20 October 2023

The African Development Bank has approved a $23.6 million loan for the construction and equipment of a new aviation training facility in the Rwandan…

ATM and regulatory

UAS to offer clients aviation tax and emissions solutions

17 October 2023

Global aviation solutions provider, UAS International Trip Support (UAS) and FCC Aviation (FCC) have entered strategic partnership.

Airports

Nigeria is ‘committed’ to expediting improvements at Lagos airport

21 September 2023

IATA welcomes the commitment of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to improving infrastructure at Murtala Muhammad International Airport…

ATM and regulatory

Pwajok's blind date...

13 September 2023

Matthew Lawrence Pwajok is the man tasked with filling the spaces in Nigeria’s airspace management system.

Air transport

Aviation Africa: Nigeria and UAE to resume air links

12 September 2023

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have resumed diplomatic relations and opened the door to a return of air routes between the two nations.

ATM and regulatory

Calculating the risks brings reward

28 July 2023

Sydney Hapenga, director of quality assurance, safety and security at Int’Air Iles explains how quality assurance and safety play a key role…

ATM and regulatory

Saudi takes Chair of ICAO aviation security committee

14 July 2023

Bader bin Saleh Alsagri, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative at ICAO has been named as the new Chair of the UN organisation’s aviation security…

Air transport

IATA urges Sri Lanka to focus on aviation plan for economic growth

14 July 2023

IATA has urged Sri Lanka to develop an aviation blueprint so as to generate greater economic growth and prosperity through having a stronger aviation…

ATM and regulatory

Airline Associations join together to call for global alignment of slot

15 June 2023

Airline associations around the world called for governments to ensure the global alignment of airport slot regulations.

Air transport

IATA AGM: Schiphol and South Africa named and shamed in Walsh warning

05 June 2023

Although airlines are currently moving toward a profitable, safe, efficient and sustainable future after the rigours of the pandemic years, the…

ATM and regulatory

Saudia passes IATA Operational Safety Audit

26 May 2023

Saudia has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) for the 10th time and renewed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)…

ATM and regulatory

A beacon of safety in AviAssist support for Dutch initiative in Zambia

11 May 2023

Sustainability and safety have come together thanks to the AviAssist Foundation to improve flight safety in Zambia.

Air transport

Madagascar Airlines obtains its AOC and OL

20 April 2023

Madagascar Airlines has said it has obtained its own air operator's certificate (AOC) and operating license (OL) from the Malagasy civil aviation…