Boeing CEO releases a statement on ‘safety’
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg has released a message to airlines, passengers and the aviation community following the recent losses of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610.
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in Air Transport Boeing CEO issues statement on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accident investigation
Posted 18 March 2019
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg has issued a statement regarding the report from Ethiopian Transport Minister Dagmawit Moges.
in Air Transport / Features Uganda flies the flag again
Posted 18 March 2019
Uganda is rejoining the club of countries with national airlines as it seeks to recapture some of the revenue currently being taken by foreign carriers. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Boeing 737 MAX 8 grounding could impact on international e-commerce and parcels
Posted 18 March 2019
The grounding of the world’s entire Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet could mean delays to overseas freight, warns the international delivery expert ParcelHero.
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 302 flight recorder sent to Paris for investigation
Posted 14 March 2019
An Ethiopian delegation led by Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has flown the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) to Paris, France for investigation.
in Air Transport / Features How to unleash the power of Africa through aerospace
Posted 14 March 2019
Africa has still not realised the full benefits of aviation, according to a panel of industry experts. Alan Dron finds out more at the launch of a new report setting out the sector’s potential to drive the continent’s economic and social
in Air Transport Boeing releases statement on 737 MAX operations
Posted 13 March 2019
Boeing has issued a statement on the operations of its 737 MAX aircraft.
in Air Transport / Features Ocean partnership on crest of the waves
Posted 12 March 2019
French airline, Air Austral, and local carrier, Air Madagascar, are continuing with their transformation plans – formalised in November 2017 – that are designed to develop their strategic partnership.
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines grounds all B-737-8 MAX fleet as Black Box is found
Posted 11 March 2019
Ethiopian Airlines has announced it has decided to ground all its B-737-8 MAX fleet.
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 302 from Addis Ababa to Nairobi crashes
Posted 10 March 2019
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that its flight ET 302/10 from Addis Ababa to Nairobi was involved in an accident today around Bishoftu (Debre Zeit).
in Air Transport Air Senegal first African carrier to take delivery of A330neo
Posted 9 March 2019
Air Senegal has taken delivery of its first A330-900 from Airbus’ production line in Toulouse.
in Air Transport African airlines saw January traffic rise 5.1%, up from 3.8% in December
Posted 7 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2019 showing traffic (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.5% compared to January 2018.
in Air Transport / Features Give Peace a chance
Posted 4 March 2019
Against an unfriendly operating environment, characterised by multiple airport charges, tough competition and aggravating aero-politics, four-year-old Air Peace remains Nigeria’s fastest growing airline. Chukwu Emeke found out more from Air Peace chairman, Allen
in Air Transport IATA: Cooperation key to keeping aviation secure
Posted 28 February 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together more closely to keep aviation secure in the face of evolving security threats and the forecast doubling of passenger demand to reach
in Air Transport / Features Figuring out the reasons for Africa's weight loss
Posted 27 February 2019
Media reports of sharp contractions in Africa’s air cargo market are not all they seem, reports Alan Dron.
in Air Transport This is the first delivery by Elix to Safarilink
Posted 27 February 2019
Elix Aviation Capital (ELIX) has confirmed that it has delivered one Bombardier Dash 8 Q200 on lease to Safarilink of Kenya.
in Air Transport Boeing-Embraer partnership receives shareholder approval
Posted 26 February 2019
The proposed strategic partnership between Boeing and Embraer was approved today by Embraer's shareholders during a General Shareholders' Meeting held at the company's headquarters in Brazil.
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Technology / Events Airbus showcases full spectrum of product and services at Aviation Africa
Posted 26 February 2019
From commercial aircraft and helicopters to unmanned aerial systems and satellite imaging, Airbus is showcasing the full spectrum of its business, products and services in Africa at this year’s Aviation
in Air Transport AirBridgeCargo Airlines adds Dhaka to its international network
Posted 25 February 2019
AirBridgeCargo Airlines is ramping up its footprint in Asia with the introduction of Dhaka to its international network.
in Air Transport IATA releases 2018 Airline safety performance showing progress in Africa
Posted 21 February 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2018 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continuing safety improvements over the long term, but an
in Air Transport / Features The big issues with being small...
Posted 20 February 2019
One of the small private airlines in Ethiopia, National Airways, is transforming itself from a charter flight operator to a scheduled flight service provider. Kaleyesus Bekele reports.
in Air Transport Boeing to optimise crew operations for Royal Air Maroc
Posted 12 February 2019
This agreement is the first of its kind between Boeing and an African airline.
in Air Transport / Features The Phax of life
Posted 11 February 2019
Tunisian businessman and politician Mohamed Frikha tells Martin Rivers why he is bringing Syphax Airlines back from the dead.
in Air Transport / Technology / Aircraft Interiors Air Senegal first in Africa to sign for SITAONAIR’s IFC
Posted 11 February 2019
Air Senegal has selected SITAONAIR to deploy its high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) on its new-generation A330neo fleet – making Air Senegal the first airline on the African continent to activate Inmarsat's GX Aviation
in Air Transport Attempted hijack on Sudan Airways flight to Cairo
Posted 7 February 2019
Sudan Airways flight 103 was en route from Cairo, Egypt to Khartoum, Sudan, on February 4 when a passenger attempted to enter the flight deck with the aim of hijacking the flight.
in Air Transport African airlines saw 2018 traffic rise 6.5% compared to 2017
Posted 7 February 2019
Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2018 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by a healthy 6.5% compared to full-year 2017.
in Air Transport Bombardier Commercial Aircraft officially launches the new CRJ550 aircraft,
Posted 6 February 2019
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has officially launched the new CRJ550 aircraft, the first triple-class 50-seat aircraft in the world.
in Air Transport Boeing partners with Aerion to accelerate supersonic travel
Posted 5 February 2019
Boeing has announced a partnership with Aerion, a Reno, Nevada-based company pioneering next-generation supersonic aircraft. As part of the agreement, Boeing made a significant investment in Aerion to accelerate
in Air Transport Emirates forges codeshare with China Southern Airlines that will further connect Africa
Posted 4 February 2019
Emirates and China Southern Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress a comprehensive reciprocal codeshare agreement, which is set to open up new destinations for
in Air Transport / Features Makolo connects her magic Rwanda
Posted 1 February 2019
Yvonne Manzi Makolo was appointed CEO of RwandAir in April 2018. With no prior experience of the aviation industry, she has risen to the challenge and – less than a year in – she speaks to Victoria Moores with all the authority and passion of an industry veteran.
in Air Transport Air Senegal’s first A330neo arrives in Dakar ahead of delivery
Posted 1 February 2019
Air Senegal’s first A330neo has touched down at Blaise-Diagne International Airport in Dakar. The A330neo, painted in the livery of Air Senegal and named “Casamance”, was presented during a ceremony attended by His
in Air Transport CemAir loses bid to overturn decision to ground its operations
Posted 29 January 2019
South Africa’s domestic airline CemAir has lost its application bid with the Johannesburg High Court to overturn a decision grounding its operations.
in Air Transport EASA certifies A330neo for “beyond 180 minutes” ETOPS
Posted 28 January 2019
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the A330-900 for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations) ‘beyond 180 minutes’ diversion time.
in Air Transport Ethiopian to restructure its entire U.S. network
Posted 28 January 2019
Ethiopian Airlines will re-structure its U.S. network, opening new destination, adding frequencies and shifting gateways as of the summer of 2019.
in Air Transport Skyworld Aviation facilitates the sale of an ERJ 170
Posted 28 January 2019
Skyworld Aviation has assisted in the sale of an ERJ 170 and associated spares to new operator of the type Air Botswana.
in Air Transport Royal Air Maroc and Gulf Air sign SPA agreement
Posted 22 January 2019
Gulf Air and Royal Air Maroc recently signed a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) effective from 22 January 2019.
in Air Transport Proflight Zambia suspends services of larger aircraft to Kasama
Posted 10 January 2019
Proflight Zambia has suspended services of a larger aircraft on the Lusaka-Kasama route pending the completion of upgrades to the gravel runway at Kasama airport, reports ch-aviation.
in Air Transport African airlines experienced a 5.7% rise in demand in November
Posted 10 January 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy but moderating global passenger traffic results for November 2018.
in Air Transport African carriers saw freight demand decrease by 7.8% in November
Posted 9 January 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), was flat (0%) in November 2018, compared to the same
in Air Transport Kenya Airways, Air Madagascar, and Air Austral in partnership
Posted 8 January 2019
Kenya Airways, Air Madagascar, and Air Austral have signed a Privileged Partnership Agreement (PPA) which aims to strengthen the hubs of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta, Antananarivo, and St. Denis de la Réunion by boosting
in Air Transport Rolls-Royce to build all-electric aircraft
Posted 8 January 2019
Rolls-Royce has taken on the challenge to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.
in Air Transport ATR and Avation confirm order for eight ATR 72-600s
Posted 3 January 2019
Avation PLC, a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company, and ATR have confirmed Avation has entered into an options exercise to acquire a further eight new ATR 72-600 aircraft for scheduled deliveries between 2020 and 2022.
in Air Transport Aviation Safety Network reports increase in fatal air accidents
Posted 2 January 2019
The Aviation Safety Network (ASN), the Dutch-based exclusive service of the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) has released its 2018 airliner accident statistics showing a total of 15 fatal airliner accidents, resulting
in Air Transport EWA Air renews its fleet with two ATR 72-600s
Posted 30 December 2018
EWA Air has approved the purchase of two ATR 72-600s at the aircraft manufacturer's headquarters in Toulouse.
in Air Transport A319neo with CFM LEAP-1A engines wins type Certification from FAA and EASA
Posted 27 December 2018
The A319neo powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines has achieved joint Type Certification from both the US FAA and European EASA airworthiness authorities. This means that now all three aircraft
in Air Transport Boeing delivers first 737 MAX to Royal Air Maroc
Posted 24 December 2018
Boeing has delivered the first 737 MAX for Royal Air Maroc, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernize its fleet.
in Air Transport Green Africa Airways commit to 100 737 MAX aircraft
Posted 21 December 2018
Lagos-based Green Africa Airways has announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, as the airline gears up to begin commercial operations.
in Air Transport Air Tanzania becomes first African-based A220 operator
Posted 21 December 2018
Air Tanzania as become the first African carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft, the newest addition to the Airbus family of commercial aircraft. Air Tanzania (The Wings of the Kilimanjaro) also becomes the latest
in Air Transport SAA and Emirates expand commercial relationship
Posted 19 December 2018
South African Airways (SAA), and Emirates and are expanding their commercial relationship with enhancements to a codeshare agreement, opening up new destinations for both SAA and Emirates customers.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support IATA launches platform for airlines to share turbulence data
Posted 13 December 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched its Turbulence Aware data resource to help airlines avoid turbulence when planning routes tactically in flight.
in Air Transport / Features It's time for some joining-up thinking
Posted 11 December 2018
Rolls-Royce’s senior market analyst for Middle East & Africa, Taieb Ben Sghaier, outlines the potential for the civil aviation sector across the African continent.
in Air Transport Precision Air flight in bird strike
Posted 11 December 2018
Precision Air has confirmed that its flight PW 722 from Nairobi via Kilimanjaro to Mwanza operated by one of its ATR- 72 aircraft was involved in a bird strike yesterday as it was making the final approach and landing at Mwanza Airport.
in Air Transport / Events / ATM & Regulatory ICAO Council President calls for harmonised air services
Posted 10 December 2018
The President of the ICAO Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, strongly encouraged regulators to liberalise and harmonise air services at the Eleventh ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event in Nairobi today, where he delivered the
in Air Transport / Features Air Algérie starts to punch its weight again
Posted 10 December 2018
Faced with the opening up of air freight to national private operators as part of the government’s new economic orientation, Air Algérie has taken measures to adapt to the new environment. Anuradha Deenapanray and Vincent Chappard
in Air Transport African carriers saw freight demand decrease by 4.2% in October
Posted 6 December 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.1% in October 2018, compared to the same period
in Air Transport / Features How Dana sowed the seeds of recovery
Posted 6 December 2018
In Nigeria, an airline that suffers a crash invariably collapses. Dana Air’s chief operating officer explains to Alan Dron how the company’s qualities have allowed it to buck that trend.
in Air Transport Royal Air Maroc to join oneworld
Posted 6 December 2018
Royal Air Maroc is to join oneworld. Its election as a oneworld member designate was announced as the chief executives of the alliance’s 13 current member airlines gathered in New York for their year-end Governing Board meeting, just weeks before the
in Air Transport / Events Ethiopian wins AABLA Company of the Year
Posted 5 December 2018
Ethiopian Airlines was recently crowned Company of the Year by All Africa Business Leaders Award (AABLA) on 29 November 2018 in Sandton, Johannesburg.
in Air Transport / Features Nouvelair gets personal
Posted 3 December 2018
Nouvelair, a Tunisian private company operating charter and scheduled flights, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2019. Deputy general manager, Chokri Zarrad, shared his ambition for the company with Vincent Chappard.
in Air Transport / Features Pereira wrestles with TAAG team troubles
Posted 29 November 2018
Despite the Angolan Government disbanding a consortium that planned to set up a feeder airline for national carrier TAAG, one of the main movers behind it believes that the project will still go ahead. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Royal Air Maroc orders additional ATR 72-600
Posted 27 November 2018
Royal Air Maroc, is adding an additional ATR 72-600 to its fleet. This will bring its total ATR 72-600 fleet to six aircraft.
in Air Transport / Features Pilgrims and progress…
Posted 27 November 2018
Nigeria-based Med-View Airline is a scheduled passenger airline that has succeeded –despite numerous survival challenges over the years – largely as a result of its involvement in the airlifting of pilgrims. Chukwu Emeke reports.
in Air Transport TAP's A330neo milestone is good news for four African airlines
Posted 26 November 2018
Four African airlines are high on the delivery list for Airbus’ latest aircraft – the A330neo – and today the first of the new generation widebody was delivered to Portugal’s national carrier, TAP.
in Air Transport Safety, competitiveness, infrastructure key to aviation’s benefits in Africa
Posted 26 November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Africa to maximise the positive social and economic power of aviation by working together to promote safe, sustainable and
in Air Transport / Features The fast track to survival...
Posted 23 November 2018
Just weeks ago, African low-cost carrier, Fastjet, was teetering on the brink of collapse. But a cash infusion and improved operational indicators are giving CEO, Nico Bezuidenhout, cause for cautious optimism. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport First Boeing 777X flight test aircraft comes together
Posted 22 November 2018
Boeing has brought together the major fuselage sections to form the first 777X aircraft that will take to the skies in 2019.
in Air Transport / Features Why you can now buy Ethiopian off the shelf
Posted 21 November 2018
Africa’s most profitable airline has been put up for partial privatisation. Kaleyesus Bekele explains.
in Air Transport ACJ320neo takes to the skies for the first time
Posted 19 November 2018
The first ACJ320neo successfully completed a two hour and 40 minute first flight from Hamburg on November 16.
in Air Transport / Features Aerospace on a roll in Morocco
Posted 15 November 2018
Morocco’s aeronautical ecosystem continues to grow, integrating new operators and new technologies. Anuradha Deenapanray and Vincent Chappard spoke to Karim Cheikh, the new president of Morocco’s aeronautical and space industries group (GIMAS).
in Air Transport / Features Single minded
Posted 9 November 2018
Former Air Burkina and Air Mali CEO, Abderahmane Berthé, took leadership of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in January, succeeding Elijah Chingosho. Victoria Moores caught up with Berthé to hear about his experience as secretary general so far, as he
in Air Transport Bombardier to sell Q400 programme to Viking Air
Posted 8 November 2018
Bombardier is selling its slow-selling Q400 turboprop passenger plane line to Viking Air it was announced today.
in Air Transport African airlines posted a 6.0% rise in RPKs in September
Posted 7 November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for September showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 5.5% compared to the same month in
in Air Transport Air Botswana takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600
Posted 5 November 2018
Air Botswana took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 last Friday.
in Air Transport / Features Air Tanzania in Dreamland…
Posted 1 November 2018
A new era in east African aviation opened in July when Air Tanzania took delivery of its very first wide-body aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines, Alan Peaford reports.
in Air Transport IATA forecast predicts 8.2 billion air travellers in 2037
Posted 25 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that present trends in air transport suggest passenger numbers could double to 8.2 billion in 2037.
in Air Transport Embraer and Air Peace sign multi-year pool programme agreement for six ERJ-145 jets
Posted 19 October 2018
Embraer has announced that Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading private airline, has signed a multi-year Pool Program Agreement for spare parts and support covering more than 250 components for their six
in Air Transport Air Senegal SA: imminent take-off for Abidjan and Cotonou
Posted 8 October 2018
Air Senegal SA has operated its first commercial flight to Ivory Coast and Benin.
in Air Transport Aviation marks ten years of emissions strategy, reaffirms carbon commitments
Posted 4 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since
in Air Transport Countdown to CORSIA nears key milestone
Posted 3 October 2018
At the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva today, airlines and aircraft operators around the world were reminded about upcoming milestones for the ICAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
in Air Transport EASA and FAA certify long-range capability for A321neo
Posted 2 October 2018
Readiness to start “Long Range” (LR) operations with launch customers of the most capable and flexible A321neo version to date – the A321LR – has moved a significant step closer with recent joint EASA and FAA approval of the aircraft
in Air Transport Air transport supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in economic activity
Posted 2 October 2018
The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).
in Air Transport African carriers saw freight demand contract by 7.1% in August 2018
Posted 1 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.3% in August 2018, compared to the same
in Air Transport One in eight people willing to fly on unmanned aircraft
Posted 1 October 2018
New research from Revolution.Aero, the global meeting place for people who are reshaping, rethinking and revolutionising business and personal aviation, reveals 13% of people would be prepared to fly in an unmanned aircraft.
in Air Transport / Features Congo's Desire to take up the challenge
Posted 27 September 2018
Congo Airways SA, the national carrier for Democratic Republic of Congo, has huge plans for the future. Githae Mwaniki finds out more from the airline’s CEO, Desire Balazire Bantu.
in Air Transport Airbus A330-900 receives EASA Type Certification
Posted 27 September 2018
The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
in Air Transport / Events Ethiopian voted Best African Airline at Arabian Travel Awards
Posted 25 September 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has been crowned Best African Airline at the Arabian Travel Awards 2018, the second edition of Arabian Travel Awards, held on 20 September 2018 in Dubai, having been voted as the winners by travellers.
in Air Transport / Features Maureva at ONE with IATA
Posted 24 September 2018
Maureva, a leading Mauritian airline software and service solutions provider, is now a strategic partner of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on a major modernisation programme. Anuradha Deenapanray met the management team at the company’s
in Air Transport Africa's first "civil" C295 begins humanitarian operations from Kenya
Posted 21 September 2018
DAC Aviation International has received the first Airbus C295 to be used on the civil registry in Africa.
in Air Transport / Features Bryan looks West for growth
Posted 19 September 2018
Delta Airlines is targeting the growth potential of Nigeria. Chukwu Emeke explains why.
in Air Transport Aviation drives economic prosperity for Mauritius
Posted 18 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Mauritius to continue to focus on aviation as a strategic enabler of the country’s economic and social development.
in Air Transport Riyadh is named as the headquarters for the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation for MENA
Posted 18 September 2018
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the selection of the city of Riyadh as the headquarters for the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation for the Middle East and
in Air Transport Air Peace opts for Max-8 to meet its growing international plans
Posted 15 September 2018
Nigeria’s Air Peace has announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony in Lagos.
in Air Transport / Features Flagging up a furore
Posted 14 September 2018
Zimbabwe’s shock decision to acquire four Boeing wide-bodies and set up a new flag-carrier raises more questions than answers, as Martin Rivers reports.
in Air Transport ICAO Safety Report confirms 2017 as aviation’s safest year
Posted 12 September 2018
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) – which works in partnership with the international aviation community to improve safety, emphasising improving safety performance through standardisation,
in Air Transport / Features Aigle Azur back in the game
Posted 10 September 2018
Aigle Azur’s president, Frantz Yvelin, believes that new strategic partnerships and a greater concentration on long-haul routes are key to developing the French airline’s strong potential, hopefully returning it to profitability by 2020.
in Air Transport ANSPS and aviation industry stakeholders in first steps on CANSO ATFM and CDM initiative
Posted 7 September 2018
African air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and aviation industry stakeholders have agreed to create and support an air traffic flow management (ATFM) and collaborative
in Air Transport IATA: African airlines see market share increase in 2017
Posted 6 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced industry performance statistics for 2017.
in Air Transport / ATM & Regulatory Ethiopia ATC strike over amid intense safety fears
Posted 5 September 2018
A strike by Ethiopian air traffic controllers is believed to have ended today with most controllers having returned to work ending intense safety criticism from the international aviation community.
in Air Transport Ethiopian receives ISO environment management system certification
Posted 5 September 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has been certified by ETA umweltmanagement, an independent environmental verifier, for establishing and maintaining environmental management system in compliance with the requirements of
in Air Transport African airlines’ see traffic rise 6.8% in July
Posted 3 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy global passenger demand for July with all regions reporting growth.
