Green recovery must embrace sustainable aviation fuels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has emphasised the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals.
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in Air Transport Iraq repatriation flight returns South Africans home
Posted 9 July 2020
CemAir has welcomed 80 South Africans home from Iraq and Jordan on a special repatriation flight which touched down at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning.
in Air Transport IATA: Travellers are taking precautions
Posted 7 July 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released public opinion research showing a willingness to travel being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching COVID-19 during air travel.
in Air Transport Get online and grab yourself an African airline
Posted 6 July 2020
Aircraft, spares and even an entire South African regional airline are up for grabs on the online auction site Go-Dove.
in Air Transport IATA: Get the aviation industry moving again
Posted 6 July 2020
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today urged that costs related to public health measures aimed at mitigating the spread of communicable diseases should be borne by
in Air Transport Bolloré Logistics extends the airlift with Africa to ensure supply continuity
Posted 3 July 2020
Bolloré Logistics is extending until 31 July 2020 its special weekly cargo freight service between Europe and West Africa, the WARA AIR SERVICE.
in Air Transport Quarantine measures threaten aviation restart in Africa
Posted 2 July 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Africa and the Middle East (AME) to implement alternatives to quarantine on arrival that would allow economies to re-start while avoiding the importation
in Air Transport Ethiopian welcomes back business and leisure customers
Posted 30 June 2020
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it’s happy to welcome back business and leisure travellers with programmes aimed at safeguarding their health and safety.
in Air Transport IATA: Urgent need for governments to address the quarantine issue
Posted 25 June 2020
IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac yesterday stressed at IATA’s media briefing the urgent need for governments to address the quarantine issue, and for countries seeking to open up their economies, travel and tourism is a
in Air Transport Air Mauritius - Understanding the MK crisis
Posted 22 June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge impact on aviation and air travel industry globally, and particularly on insular economies. It has led to "a complete erosion of the revenue base” of Air Mauritius (MK) while tourism activities are at a
in Air Transport / Airports Morocco to restart domestic flights this week
Posted 22 June 2020
Domestic flights in Morocco are set to resume on 25 June, in line with the partial easing of lockdown restrictions in parts of the country.
in Air Transport Nigeria puts block on domestic flight restart
Posted 20 June 2020
Nigeria's regulator (NCAA) has said that the proposed opening of domestic flights in the West African country on tomorrow has been stopped.
in Air Transport African aviation industry urging for safe restart of air services
Posted 17 June 2020
IATA, the Airports Council International- Africa (ACI Africa) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Regional Offices for African States are urging African governments to implement ICAO’s
in Air Transport Covid-19 guidance for commercial and private aviation
Posted 16 June 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process.
in Air Transport / People Slattery takes the top job at GE Aviation
Posted 16 June 2020
John Slattery, who it was announced yesterday is stepping down from his role as president of Embraer’s commercial aircraft division is to become president and CEO of giant engine maker GE Aviation.
in Air Transport / People Meijer to head Embraer commercial aircraft business
Posted 15 June 2020
Embraer’s former vice president of commercial aviation for the Middle East and Africa, Arjan Meijer has been appointed new president and chief executive of the Brazilian company’s commercial aircraft division.
in Air Transport / Features Maouloud takes on the challenge at Mauritania
Posted 11 June 2020
The new CEO of Mauritania Airlines, Amal Maouloud, firmly believes in the success and sustainability of the company.
in Air Transport AFRAA and ACC Aviation Group partner to support African aviation
Posted 9 June 2020
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the leading aviation service provider, ACC Aviation Group, have announced a strategic partnership for the provision of market-leading services that will support the
in Air Transport IATA calls on Tunisia’s Government for direct financial relief for aviation
Posted 5 June 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Government of Tunisia to urgently provide financial relief measures for the aviation industry in order to mitigate the effects of the
in Air Transport Comair unlikely to start operating before November
Posted 3 June 2020
More bad news for South African Aerospace as Comair announces it is unlikely to start operating again before November this year.
in Air Transport AFRAA releases COVID-19 impact assessment on African Airlines
Posted 3 June 2020
AFRAA has released an impact assessment analysis showing a 90.3% year on year passenger traffic reduction for the month of May; recovery is expected to start from Q3 2020 with domestic flights, followed by regional and
in Air Transport Resumption of restricted South African air services welcome but more is needed
Posted 2 June 2020
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa sees the resumption of South African domestic passenger air services, albeit on a limited basis, as a positive move, but more destinations will be included in
in Air Transport IATA urges implementation of ICAO COVID-19 guidelines
Posted 2 June 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to quickly implement the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) global guidelines for restoring air connectivity.
in Air Transport / Features Triple targets as Tunisair turns to plan B
Posted 1 June 2020
Three years after taking on the top job at Tunisair, Ilyes Mnakbi tells Martin Rivers the flag-carrier is still struggling to turn the corner.
in Air Transport ICAO, ILO and IMO call for essential air and sea personnel 'key worker' designations
Posted 28 May 2020
ICAO joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued a Joint Statement to governments, on the need to ensure ‘key worker’
in Air Transport 737 MAX production resumes
Posted 28 May 2020
Boeing has resumed production of the 737 MAX at the company’s Renton, Wash. factory.
in Air Transport Calls for South African government to support its aviation sector
Posted 27 May 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) and the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA) are calling on the South African government to
in Air Transport IATA: Heavy new debt levels will weigh down airline recovery
Posted 26 May 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start
in Air Transport / Features US/EU bans stunt Sudan's regeneration
Posted 26 May 2020
Three years after America lifted most sanctions against Sudan, local carriers like Tarco Aviation are still in a fight for survival. Bushra Abushora, the airline’s strategic planning director, told Martin Rivers how the sector is coping.
in Air Transport Congo Airways converts Embraer E175 order to E190-E2 jets
Posted 26 May 2020
Congo Airways has converted an order made in December 2019 for two E175 aircraft, with purchase rights for two more.
in Air Transport IATA board declares principles for industry re-start
Posted 22 May 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a commitment by the airline CEOs on its Board of Governors to five principles for re-connecting the world by air transport.
in Air Transport Vertis adds first multi-mission Embraer ERJ145 to Equatorial Guinea
Posted 21 May 2020
Switzerland-headquartered Vertis Aviation has added an Embraer ERJ145 to its Vertis Charter Management Programme, VCMP.
in Air Transport / Defence / Business & Finance Rolls-Royce announces up to 9000 job losses
Posted 20 May 2020
Rolls-Royce announced this morning that it will lose up to 9,000 jobs as it addresses the change in demand following the collapse of the aviation industry due to Covid-19
in Air Transport ACI and IATA outline roadmap for aviation industry restart
Posted 20 May 2020
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have called on governments to ensure any new measures introduced for airports and airlines in the wake of COVID-19 are
in Air Transport / Features Air Djibouti reveals expansion plans
Posted 19 May 2020
Having re-started commercial services in 2015, after more than a dozen years in the airline wilderness, Air Djibouti is embarking on ambitious plans to expand both freight and passenger services regionally and internationally.
in Air Transport First Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop takes flight
Posted 18 May 2020
Textron Aviation has announced the successful first flight of its new twin utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier.
in Air Transport / Features Is Kane able to take Air Senegal to the next level?
Posted 15 May 2020
Air Senegal is pursuing its roll-out with a well-defined strategy in line with the government’s ‘Emerging Senegal’ plan. Anuradha Deenapanray Chappard met with CEO, Ibrahima Kane, one of the young generation of African leaders ready
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines requests face masks to be worn
Posted 13 May 2020
Ethiopian Airlines has said that in line with recommendations from WHO, ICAO and IATA it requests that passengers, staff and the general public should wear face masks protect against Covid-19. This came in to effect on May 10.
in Air Transport / Features Silver lining shines through the fog of war
Posted 11 May 2020
Like all Libyan carriers, Afriqiyah Airways is in a seemingly endless fight for survival. But chairman, Mustafa Maatug, tells Martin Rivers he’s full of hope for the future.
in Air Transport Statement from Air Mauritius
Posted 8 May 2020
No discussions ongoing regarding a partnership with another airline
in Air Transport IATA calls on Nigerian Government to support aviation in the face of COVID-19 crisis
Posted 8 May 2020
Nigeria - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for aviation-specific financial relief measures from the government of Nigeria to address the severe impact of the COVID-19
in Air Transport Resumption of commercial cargo flights by Air Mauritius
Posted 7 May 2020
Air Mauritius has resumed commercial cargo operations to and from some designated destinations.
in Air Transport EgyptAir and Air Cairo sign MoU
Posted 7 May 2020
EgyptAir and Air Cairo have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance strategic positioning, network and fleets that will add new customers to both airlines.
in Air Transport South African Airways collapses with new airline to be formed
Posted 6 May 2020
The South African government National Transport Movement (NTM) has announced it is to shut down South African Airways and form a new airline.
in Air Transport IATA calls for passenger face covering and crew masks
Posted 6 May 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports the wearing of face coverings for passengers and masks for crew while on board aircraft as a critical part of a layered approach to biosecurity to be implemented
in Air Transport Minister's appeal as Kenyan turboprop shot down in Somalia
Posted 5 May 2020
Somalia’s transport minister has appealed for international help to investigate the crash of an Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia turboprop carrying aid for the fight against Cornavirus killing all six on board.
in Air Transport Second Boeing 777X completes first flight
Posted 4 May 2020
Boeing has conducted a productive and successful first flight of the second 777X aircraft.
in Air Transport / Features Flying the flag for Uganda
Posted 30 April 2020
Cornwell Muleya is no stranger to African aviation, after gaining senior leadership experience at Air Botswana, Air Tanzania, Air Mauritius and Zambezi Airlines. As Victoria Moores reports, his latest challenge has been setting up Uganda Airlines, an ambitious
in Air Transport Network Aviation Group and partners provide supplies for Nigeria’s COVID-19 response
Posted 30 April 2020
Network Aviation Group working together with Allied Air Cargo, Scan Global Logistics and various UN organisations, have successfully delivered vital emergency supplies into Abuja to help
in Air Transport Passenger demand plunges in March as travel restrictions take hold
Posted 29 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) dived 52.9% compared to
in Air Transport IATA calls for global mutual recognition by civil aviation authorities
Posted 28 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to
in Air Transport TIACA urges action for air cargo in Africa
Posted 28 April 2020
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has raised its concern on the air-cargo sector in Africa which has experienced a significant drop in capacity to Europe by 70% compared to 2019 according to CLIVE Data Services.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Boeing pulls out of Embraer partnership deal
Posted 25 April 2020
Boeing has pulled out of its $4.2 partnership deal with Embraer which was planned to give the American manufacturer a bigger stake in the narrowbody regional jet market and develop new markets for the C-390 Millennium medium airlift and air
in Air Transport Aviation relief for African airlines critical as COVID-19 impacts deepen
Posted 24 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed its call for government relief measures as the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in Africa deepen.
in Air Transport Vertis brings ERJ 145-LR to West African charter market
Posted 22 April 2020
Vertis AVIATION – the aircraft marketing company that operates across Africa and the Middle East – has signed an exclusive marketing agreement to offer an Embraer 145-LR from its West African base.
in Air Transport Air Mauritius enters administration amid cash crisis
Posted 22 April 2020
Air Mauritius is entering voluntary administration following a total collapse in revenues due to the Covid-19 crisis.
in Air Transport IATA: Slow recovery needs confidence boosting measures
Posted 21 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to work with the industry on confidence-boosting measures in the face of an anticipated slow recovery in demand for air travel.
in Air Transport Minister backs reform to ensure Tunisair survives virus
Posted 20 April 2020
Tunisia’s transport minister Anouar Maarouf has warned that Tunisair’s air transport industry is unlikely to recover before summer 2021, reports Romuald Touembou Ngueyap.
in Air Transport Boeing to resume commercial aircraft production in Puget Sound
Posted 17 April 2020
Boeing will resume all commercial airline production in a phased approach at its Puget Sound-region facilities next week, after suspending operations last month in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
in Air Transport IATA and ICS: Governments must facilitate ship crew changes
Posted 15 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers.
in Air Transport SAA fly Canadian citizens home
Posted 12 April 2020
South African Airways (SAA), has collaborated with the Government of Canada through the High Commission of Canada in South Africa, to assist Canadians who were stranded in South Africa to return home, after the lockdown was implemented in response to the
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Airports / Route Planning & Tourism Osprey warns operators to get support on the ground as Africa closes doors
Posted 10 April 2020
While Africa remains the continent least-affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, almost every nation now has confirmed cases of the disease and numbers are increasing. Health experts consider Africa as a
in Air Transport Airbus provides update on March commercial aircraft orders and deliveries
Posted 9 April 2020
Airbus has said it is now revising its production rates downwards to adapt to the new Coronavirus market environment.
in Air Transport Airbus adapts commercial aircraft production in Northern Germany and Alabama
Posted 7 April 2020
Airbus is temporarily adapting commercial aircraft production and assembly activity at its German sites in Bremen and Stade and pausing production at its A220/A320 manufacturing facility in Mobile,
in Air Transport IATA releases 2019 airline safety report
Posted 6 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the release of the 2019 Safety Report showing continuing improvements in airline safety compared to 2018 and to the preceding five years.
in Air Transport MEA commences repatriation flights from Abidjan and Lagos
Posted 6 April 2020
Middle East Airlines, Air Liban, yesterday commenced its repatriation flights after receiving the required approvals from the competent authorities following the covid-19 pandemic.
in Air Transport African Airlines traffic slipped 1.1% in February
Posted 2 April 2020
Following IATA’s latest analysis of demand for passenger air transport based on traffic data for February 2020 when there was a 14% plunge in demand (compared with Feb 2019), as the COVID-19 and associated travel restrictions began to be
in Air Transport Middle East and Africa Airlines revenue losses mount
Posted 2 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association strengthened its call for urgent action from governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide financial relief to airlines as the latest IATA scenario for potential revenue loss by
in Air Transport African carriers see fastest air cargo growth of any region
Posted 2 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometres (CTKs), decreased by 1.4% compared to the same
in Air Transport Airlines facing rapid cash burn
Posted 31 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published new analysis showing that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, while posting a quarterly net loss of $39 billion.
in Air Transport SAA board thanks crew who flew chartered flight to repatriate citizens from Wuhan
Posted 31 March 2020
The board and management of South African Airways (SAA) has thanked the SAA crew who flew a chartered aircraft which repatriated citizens from Wuhan, where the coronavirus originated.
in Air Transport Aviation Industry asks G20 to act quickly to prevent irrecoverable damage to travel
Posted 26 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged G20 leaders to act quickly to support the aviation industry in order to prevent irrecoverable damage to international connectivity
in Air Transport Track the number of in-storage aircraft globally with new analysis from Cirium
Posted 25 March 2020
Travel data and analytics expert, Cirium, has launched new analysis offering verified daily updates on the number of in-storage aircraft amid the coronavirus pandemic.
in Air Transport IATA: Deeper revenue hit from COVID-19
Posted 24 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry.
in Air Transport Air Seychelles takes delivery of Pti Merl Dezil
Posted 20 March 2020
Air Seychelles has announced that the airline has taken delivery of its new A320neo aircraft registered as ‘S7-PTI’.
in Air Transport Coronavirus toll on aviation industry and call for support measures for African airlines
Posted 20 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is taking a toll on the aviation industry and global economy at large. The pandemic has restricted national and international supply chains.
in Air Transport IATA urges African and Middle Eastern governments to give airlines emergency support
Posted 19 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to governments in Africa and the Middle East, as part of a worldwide campaign, to provide emergency support to airlines as they
in Air Transport RwandAir cancels its commercial passenger flights
Posted 19 March 2020
Following instructions from the Rwandan Ministry of Health regarding the global fight against Covid-19 coronavirus, RwandAir has temporarily suspended its commercial passenger flights.
in Air Transport IATA remarks from the media briefing on COVID-19
Posted 18 March 2020
Brian Pearce, chief economist at IATA, has explained during a media briefing on COVID-19 the current situation that the global air transport industry finds itself in.
in Air Transport Air Traffic and Navigation Services releases statement on Covid-19
Posted 18 March 2020
South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has said it will be working with the government to support national aviation plans for handling public health emergencies.
in Air Transport Cabo Verde Airlines to suspend all transport activities for at least 30 days
Posted 18 March 2020
Cabo Verde Airlines has announced in view of Covid-19 and taking into account the action of the Government of Cabo Verde to close the country´s borders, it will suspend all its transport activities
in Air Transport / Features Passenger confidence is vital for the MAX to return
Posted 16 March 2020
After being grounded for almost a year, the Boeing 737MAX is being tested and prepared for re-entry to service. Boeing’s managing director for sub-Sahara Africa, João Miguel Santos, talks to Alan Peaford.
in Air Transport ICAO presses on with carbon reduction programme despite COVID-19
Posted 15 March 2020
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s governing Council today took a key step to stand up its emission offsetting program to help airlines reduce climate pollution, even as the aviation sector reels from the
in Air Transport / Features FlyEgypt's MAX headroom for improvements
Posted 12 March 2020
New domestic services, new branding and – hopefully – new aircraft will make 2020 a significant year for FlyEgypt, its CEO tells Alan Dron.
in Air Transport AFRAA advocates for a more sustainable air transport industry in Africa
Posted 12 March 2020
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the trade association of African airlines has urged stakeholders to work together to support African airlines achieve profitability and sustainable operations for
in Air Transport Ethiopian operates Washington DC flight with all-female crew
Posted 11 March 2020
Ethiopian Airlines operated an all-women functioned flight to Washington DC on March 7.
in Air Transport / Features It's been a bumpy ride… but now we're ready to take off
Posted 10 March 2020
Air Botswana general manager, Agnes Khunwana, tells Victoria Moores how she is working to stabilise operations and cut costs after a frustrating and turbulent fleet-transition year, which has laid the foundations for future
in Air Transport / Technology SITA accelerates air traffic control innovation with Boeing ecoDemonstrator
Posted 10 March 2020
SITA is accelerating innovation in air traffic control (ATC) communications as part of Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator programme, alongside key industry partners including NASA and long-standing airline
in Air Transport Bolloré Transport and Logistics opens new subsidiary in Ethiopia
Posted 10 March 2020
The new subsidiary was created as part of a joint venture between Bolloré Transport & Logistics and the Ethiopian company CLS Logistics. It is set to offer Ethiopia a wider world of capabilities and solutions
in Air Transport / Features ACC eyes up further African possibilities
Posted 6 March 2020
Aviation services provider, ACC Aviation Group, is increasingly looking to Africa as a major area of its future operations, writes Alan Dron.
in Air Transport COVID-19 hits January passenger demand
Posted 5 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 2.4% compared to January 2019.
in Air Transport / Airports AVIATION AFRICA: Investment in infrastructure is essential warns Transport Minister
Posted 4 March 2020
Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport called for investment in infrastructure by African countries if the continent is to live up to its potential.
in Air Transport AVIATION AFRICA: Isolating China is not fair and ethical says Ethiopian CEO
Posted 4 March 2020
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde Gebremriam said that isolating China due to the coronavirus outbreak is not fair nor ethical.
in Air Transport AVIATION AFRICA: Voyageur Aviation supports Africa
Posted 4 March 2020
While Canadian company Voyageur Aviation is participating at Aviation Africa for the first-time it is no stranger to Africa as it provides charter services here.
in Air Transport AVIATION AFRICA: Willis Towers Watson and AviAssist partner for aviation safety in Africa
Posted 4 March 2020
Willis Towers Watson a global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced at Aviation Africa a partnership with AviAssist in Africa, an independent non-profit organisation
in Air Transport / Features Ghana accelerates its transformation
Posted 2 March 2020
Ghana’s aviation authorities see huge growth potential in Africa’s air transport industry and have taken giant strides to position the sector to serve as the nation’s economic driver, with the mission of developing a regional aviation hub. Chukwu
in Air Transport Kenya Airways appoints Allan Kilavuka as chief executive
Posted 28 February 2020
Kenya Airways yesterday confirmed it has appointed Allan Kilavuka as chief executive of the airline.
in Air Transport EgyptAir receives fourth Airbus 320neo at Cairo International Airport
Posted 28 February 2020
EgyptAir’s fourth A320 Neo aircraft arrived today at Cairo International Airport from 15 aircrafts the company has contracted for, from Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, in cooperation with Aercap.
in Air Transport Airlines, finance, Airbus, Boeing feel the worst of coronavirus-linked economic turbulence
Posted 26 February 2020
Airlines, aviation financing and plane makers – inherently vulnerable to the economic side-effects of a potential pandemic - faced challenges as the year began, ensuring they are now at
in Air Transport Airlines and Posts cooperate sign MoU
Posted 21 February 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) have signed an MoU to reinforce cooperation between the two organisations.
