IATA: High testing costs could stall recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to ensure that high costs for COVID-19 testing don’t put travel out of reach for individuals and families.
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in Air Transport Ethiopian wins gold award for cargo volume
Posted 30 April 2021
Ethiopian Airlines Group has been honoured with gold award for the volume of cargo transported to and from Guangdong Airport in 2020.
in Air Transport Oman Air and EgyptAir sign codeshare agreement
Posted 28 April 2021
Oman Air has signed a codeshare agreement with EgyptAir. The codeshare agreement on flights between Muscat and Cairo was signed as part of both airlines’ commitment to work toward a strong restart for air travel to overcome the effects of the
in Air Transport Air Cairo receives its first Airbus A320neo
Posted 26 April 2021
Air Cairo has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft. The new aircraft will join Air Cairo’s all Airbus fleet of seven aircraft.
in Air Transport Kenya Airways and Congo Airways Sign MOU for Strategic Cooperation
Posted 23 April 2021
Kenya Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Congo Airways to collaborate, strengthen, and bolster aviation ties between Kenya and The Democratic Republic of Congo.
in Air Transport AFRAA and ACI Africa sign MoU to support Air Transport Industry in Africa
Posted 23 April 2021
The African Airline Association (AFRAA) and Airports Council International Africa (ACI Africa) have signed an MoU to materialise their cooperation.
in Air Transport Ethiopian launches COVID-19 testing lab at its Addis Ababa hub
Posted 22 April 2021
Ethiopian Airlines Group has joined hands with BGI Health Ethiopia, a subsidiary of China's biotech giant, the BGI Genomics Co., Ltd, to launch a high-end COVID-19 testing laboratory at its main hub and the continent’s
in Air Transport IATA: Reduced losses but continued pain in 2021
Posted 22 April 2021
IATA expects net airline industry losses of $47.7 billion in 2021 (net profit margin of -10.4%). This is an improvement on the estimated net industry loss of $126.4 billion in 2020 (net profit margin of -33.9%). African carriers will see slow
in Air Transport United Nigeria Airlines looks to expand
Posted 20 April 2021
The chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Obiora Okonkwo, has said the airline plans to consolidate its domestic operations with two more EMB-145LRs.
in Air Transport EgyptAir and Sudan Airways sign strategic partnership
Posted 20 April 2021
EgyptAir and Sudan Airways have signed a strategic partnership MoU.
in Air Transport IATA and Eurofins partner to boost travel with testing
Posted 19 April 2021
IATA has entered an agreement with Eurofins to incorporate its worldwide COVID-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass.
in Air Transport 100th flight between Europe and Africa via Bolloré WARA services
Posted 15 April 2021
Bolloré Logistics has chartered its 100th weekly freight cargo flight between Europe and West Africa, one year after the air bridge was put in place to compensate for the restrictions on transport resulting from
in Air Transport Cally Air takes delivery of first aircraft, a B737
Posted 13 April 2021
Nigerian startup Cally Air has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a B737-300 bought through Magnetic Leasing.
in Air Transport IATA and AFRAA meet for collaborative support
Posted 13 April 2021
With a clear goal of meeting the key players in the African aviation industry, the new IATA regional vice president, Kamil Al Awadhi has met up with AFRAA secretary-general Abdérahmane Berthé, to discuss key priorities for
in Air Transport South Africa needs to start planning for the safe restart of aviation
Posted 8 April 2021
IATA has urged South Africa to start planning for the safe resumption of international air travel to help repair its decimated business and leisure tourism industry.
in Air Transport African airlines’ traffic dropped 68.0% in February
Posted 8 April 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in February 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (February 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (January 2021).
in Air Transport Travelport+ launches next-generation platform for a new era of travel
Posted 7 April 2021
Global travel retail platform, Travelport, has launched its next-generation platform, Travelport+.
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines reaches 91% on-time performance
Posted 5 April 2021
Ethiopian Airlines has reached 91% On-Time Performance of all global flight departures for the last three months while the industry average stands around 85%.
in Air Transport / People AviAssist Foundation announce new Board Member
Posted 1 April 2021
AviAssist Foundation are thrilled to welcome Christopher McGregor onto their board in the year the aircraft manufacturer ATR celebrates its 40th anniversary.
in Air Transport IATA outlined three priorities for African governments
Posted 1 April 2021
These priorities are: continued financial relief and the release of committed aid and blocked funds, Safe reopening of borders and Planning for the safe restart of operations.
in Air Transport Ethiopian transports over 1m COVID-19 vaccines in a single flight
Posted 1 April 2021
Ethiopian Airlines has transported 1,056,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in a single flight, from Beijing to Harare.
in Air Transport IATA releases 2020 safety report
Posted 31 March 2021
(IATA) announced the publication of the 2020 Safety Report and released data for the 2020 safety performance of the commercial airline industry which showed airlines based in sub-Saharan Africa experienced six accidents last year.
in Air Transport Research backs rapid testing for safe and efficient restart of air travel
Posted 30 March 2021
IATA has urged governments to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfilment of COVID -19 testing requirements following the publication of new research by OXERA and Edge Health.
in Air Transport Malawi Airlines suspends services until March 31
Posted 29 March 2021
Malawi Airlines this week suspended all flights between March 26 to 31st citing unspecified operational reasons.
in Air Transport / Features Uganda Airlines in it for the long haul
Posted 29 March 2021
While the rest of the world grapples with the Covid-19 traffic downturn, Uganda Airlines will branch out into long-haul operations in early 2021 after receiving its first Airbus A330-800neo.
in Air Transport iPADIS and AFCAC sign cooperation agreement
Posted 26 March 2021
The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) have signed an MoU that establishes a framework for mutual cooperation on the future
in Air Transport / Features Aberdairing to do…
Posted 22 March 2021
While many African aviation businesses were grounded during the pandemic outbreak, one Kenyan airline was taking time out to restructure and revise its strategy for growth. It has now come out of the blocks with action rather than words, as Alan Peaford discovers.
in Air Transport West African governments meet to map out recovery for aviation
Posted 20 March 2021
Government ministers across West Africa have jointly issued a 15-point post-covid recovery plan for the air transport industry in the region.
in Air Transport IATA Travel Pass successfully trialled on first flight
Posted 18 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials.
in Air Transport ATR outlines plan for recovery in 2021 and beyond
Posted 18 March 2021
ATR is determined to emerge stronger from the COVID crisis by strengthening its global presence in the next decade and by continuing to offer the most sustainable and modern option for regional air travel.
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines joins African Union to launch test and vaccine passport
Posted 17 March 2021
Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with the African Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Africa CDC) for the implementation of the African Union Trusted Travel Pass to make continental travel
in Air Transport IATA: Updated ICAO recommendations support industry restart
Posted 15 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council’s approval of the latest recommendations from its Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART).
in Air Transport Rolls-Royce and Tecnam to deliver all-electric passenger aircraft
Posted 11 March 2021
Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready for revenue
in Air Transport IATA: Travellers are gaining confidence
Posted 9 March 2021
IATA has announced results from its latest poll of recent travellers, revealing growing confidence in a return to air travel, frustration with current travel restrictions, and acceptance of a travel app to manage health credentials for travel.
in Air Transport / Features Safari tracks a new flightpath
Posted 8 March 2021
International tourism dropped by 72% between January and October 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, according to Kenya’s Tourism Research Institute. It was a body blow for the airlines that focus on supporting the industry.
in Air Transport African airlines’ traffic dropped 66.1% in January
Posted 5 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in January 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (December 2020).
in Air Transport Flexjet orders 20 Aerion supersonic jets
Posted 4 March 2021
Aerion, the supersonic jet, maker has announced that the flight-service provider Flexjet has placed an order for 20 examples of the Aerion AS2 supersonic jet, reports Robb Report.
in Air Transport Air Austral operates EVASAN flights between Reunion Island and Paris
Posted 3 March 2021
Air Austral has obtained technical and regulatory approvals to operate Medical Evacuation flights (EVASAN).
in Air Transport Nigeria's Allied Air receives first converted 737 for vaccine deliveries.
Posted 27 February 2021
West Africa’s biggest cargo airline, Allied Air, has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 converted freighter. The aircraft is the first for airlines in Africa and the freighter -MSN 36846- is the
in Air Transport The airline industry is expected to remain cash negative throughout 2021
Posted 26 February 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new analysis showing that the airline industry is expected to remain cash negative throughout 2021.
in Air Transport / Features Zambia banks on a long-term strategy
Posted 26 February 2021
Keith Mwanalushi assesses the airline scene in Zambia, looking at latest developments and the challenges of the past year.
in Air Transport ACIA Aero Leasing delivers two aircraft to Air Express Algeria
Posted 24 February 2021
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has completed the transition of two aircraft to Air Express Algeria (AEA).
in Air Transport Kenya and Nigeria authorise return of 737 MAX
Posted 23 February 2021
Both Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have announced the lifting of the ban on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, following two deadly crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia.
in Air Transport Newly appointed Chairman and CEO of Tunisair revoked
Posted 22 February 2021
Olfa Hamdi who was appointed Chairman and CEO of Tunisair early January has been revoked today.
in Air Transport Air Côte d’Ivoire receives its first Airbus A320neo
Posted 19 February 2021
Air Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast’s flagship carrier based in Abidjan, has taken delivery of its first A320neo, becoming the first operator of the type in the West-African region.
in Air Transport Rolls-Royce signs TotalCare agreement with Uganda Airlines
Posted 18 February 2021
Rolls-Royce has signed a TotalCare agreement with new customer Uganda Airlines for their two new Airbus A330neo aircraft powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. Uganda Airlines received their two A330neo,
in Air Transport / Features IATA’s new leaders face a turbulent introduction
Posted 16 February 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is undergoing changing leadership globally and regionally. Alan Peaford reports on developments that will affect Africa.
in Air Transport Nigeria’s NG Eagle receives first two aircraft
Posted 16 February 2021
Nigeria’s NG Eagle has received its first two Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The aircraft, from the fleet of Arik Air, were delivered to Lagos airport from Addis Ababa.
in Air Transport Air Namibia ends operations
Posted 11 February 2021
Air Namibia has announced on Twitter all flight operations will be suspended from February 11, 2021, this is following the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
in Air Transport 2020 worst year in history for air travel
Posted 4 February 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2020 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 65.9% compared to the full year of 2019, by far the sharpest
in Air Transport IATA: The industry is in a severe situation
Posted 4 February 2021
Alexander de Juniac, CEO of IATA, has delivered a briefing updating the global air transport industry saying the industry ‘clearly shows the severe situation it is in’.
in Air Transport / Space ASECNA, NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space to accelerate SBAS for aviation in Africa
Posted 1 February 2021
The Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar, ASECNA, the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd, NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space - a joint venture between Thales (67 %) and
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines and CemAir implement interline agreement
Posted 28 January 2021
Ethiopian Airlines and CemAir have started implementing an interline agreement which allows passengers enjoy seamless travel with a single ticket and lower cost between points within the carriers’ networks.
in Air Transport IATA: We can see the light at the end of the tunnel
Posted 28 January 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to partner with the air transport industry to devise plans to safely re-link people, business and economies when the COVID-19 epidemiological situation
in Air Transport Air Peace takes delivery of the first E2 for Africa
Posted 28 January 2021
Air Peace, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline, took delivery of their first E195-E2 aircraft yesterday. The aircraft is now due to fly from Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos to join the Air Peace fleet in
in Air Transport Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again
Posted 27 January 2021
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has cleared the Boeing 737 MAX to fly again in European skies, 22 months after the plane was grounded following two fatal crashes.
in Air Transport Boeing: Aircraft flying on 100% sustainable fuels by 2030
Posted 25 January 2021
Boeing is setting an ambitious target to advance the long-term sustainability of commercial aviation, committing that its commercial aircraft are capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030.
in Air Transport ACIA transitions four aircraft to Sahel Aviation Service
Posted 20 January 2021
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has completed the transition of four aircraft to Sahel Aviation Service in Mali.
in Air Transport IATA CEO speaks at The World Tourism Organisation
Posted 19 January 2021
IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac said during a speech at The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) that we will not be able to eliminate the risk of Covid-19 in any foreseeable timeline, so we must learn to manage the risk of it.
in Air Transport Lesotho bans passenger flights
Posted 13 January 2021
Airlink has announced the suspension of its daily service between Johannesburg and Maseru from tomorrow, following the Lesotho government’s ban passenger flights to and from Moshoeshoe I International Airport.
in Air Transport IATA: A more balanced public policy approach is needed during Covid-19
Posted 13 January 2021
IATA’s Alexander de Juniac has delivered his first briefing of 2021 regarding Covid-19 saying safety is aviation’s number one priority and ‘our’ greatest success. However, governments are not interested in
in Air Transport Congo Airways orders two E195-E2
Posted 13 January 2021
Six months after their first E2 order, Congo Airways has placed a firm order for two E195-E2 jets.
in Air Transport IATA suspends Fly540 from using its BSP
Posted 8 January 2021
IATA has said it has suspended Kenya’s local low-cost carrier Fly540 from using its electronic Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) with immediate effect, due to undisclosed reasons.
in Air Transport African airlines’ traffic sank 76.7% in November
Posted 8 January 2021
IATA has said that the recovery in passenger demand which had been slowing since the Northern hemisphere’s summer travel season, came to a halt in November 2020.
in Air Transport Azman Air adds three B737-800s to its fleet
Posted 7 January 2021
Nigeria’s Azman Air has commenced its growth strategy plan of 2021 by adding three B737-800s to its fleet.
in Air Transport / Defence Aircraft in Somalia's Bay area under attack from Al Shahbab
Posted 3 January 2021
Al-Shahbab militants have stepped up anti-aircraft attacks in the Bay area of Somalia close to the Ethiopian and Kenyan borders. The latest attack on a transport aircraft on approach to Diinsoor Airport was reported
in Air Transport Kenya's Aberdair lines up for expansion with new ventures
Posted 23 December 2020
Kenyan ACMI operator Aberdair Aviation is to re-fleet following a restructuring which will extend its multi-AOC business model.
in Air Transport Uganda Airline’s receives its first widebody aircraft
Posted 21 December 2020
Rolls-Royce has joined Airbus and Uganda Airlines to celebrate the delivery of the airline’s first widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330neo powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines.
in Air Transport ICAO calls for coordination towards recovery of air travel and tourism
Posted 16 December 2020
Speaking at the 7th Meeting of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Tourism Crisis Committee last week, ICAO Secretary General Dr Fang Liu emphasised that a combination of measures, coordinated
in Air Transport / Features Gambia launch is no gamble
Posted 16 December 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic could prove to be an opportunity for aviation entrepreneurs and one company in The Gambia has firm plans in place.
in Air Transport Airbus awards Ethiopian for agility and resilience during COVID–19 pandemic
Posted 16 December 2020
Airbus has given Ethiopian Airlines Group an award for the unique agility and resilience that it displayed amid the COVID-19 global crisis.
in Air Transport IATA asks governments to consider aviation workers as essential for vaccination
Posted 16 December 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its call on governments to ensure that employees in the aviation sector are considered as essential workers during the impending COVID-19
in Air Transport / Technology ICAO urges agility and partnership to hasten aviation innovation
Posted 16 December 2020
Addressing the ICAO Global Symposium on the Implementation of Innovation in Aviation today, ICAO’s leaders highlighted the sector’s high reliance on innovation to address pandemic recovery and future
in Air Transport / Features / ATM & Regulatory Safety management key factor in recovery, says expert
Posted 15 December 2020
Dr Kwasi Adjekum, Assistant Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota, USA, has more than 22 years of military and civil flying experience. A native of Ghana, he is an ICAO designated subject-matter expert in flight
in Air Transport / Features Sky Mali launches into stormy skies
Posted 11 December 2020
West African start-up, Sky Mali, was planning to launch domestic scheduled flights as African Aerospace was going to press.
in Air Transport IATA: Governments should add market stimulation measures
Posted 9 December 2020
IATA has called on governments to add market stimulation measures to the support they are giving to keep aviation financially viable.
in Air Transport African airlines’ traffic sank 78.6% in October
Posted 9 December 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said the recovery of passenger demand continued to be disappointingly slow in October.
in Air Transport IATA: States urged to follow global guidelines on crew testing
Posted 8 December 2020
IATA and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) have jointly called on governments to follow the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Task Force
in Air Transport African cargo demand increases by 2.8% in October
Posted 7 December 2020
IATA has released October data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand continued to improve but at a slower pace than the previous month and remains below previous year levels, although African airlines saw an
in Air Transport Will Arik Air merge to survive?
Posted 4 December 2020
There are indications that stakeholders are considering a merger between Arik Air and Aero Contractors, both of which are under the management of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).
in Air Transport Embraer's 10-Year Market Outlook identifies trends influencing the industry
Posted 3 December 2020
Embraer has released its newly published 2020 Commercial Market Outlook which examines passenger demand for air travel and new aircraft deliveries over the next 10 years.
in Air Transport / Features Smart Bom
Posted 1 December 2020
Ibom Air is setting a new flightpath for Nigeria’s chronically under-performing civil aviation sector.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Features Africa prepares for second wave of Covid - Osprey
Posted 28 November 2020
Africa is now steeling itself for a second wave of Covid-19 while it is still responding to the first wave. Aviation advisory service Osprey monitors the effect on different countries and today issue a stark analysis of the current
in Air Transport Aviation industry agrees vital slot use relief
Posted 27 November 2020
The Worldwide Airport Slot Board (WASB), comprising Airports Council International (ACI World), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) released a joint
in Air Transport IATA calls on governments to support industry move to SAF
Posted 25 November 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a critical step to achieving its target to cut net emissions to half 2005
in Air Transport ICAO SG cites key factors for aviation recovery in Africa
Posted 24 November 2020
Speaking at a special online event organised by the African Union (AU) to commemorate the Yamoussoukro Decision, ICAO Secretary General Dr Fang Liu declared that the recovery of African air services should be encouraged
in Air Transport IATA: Steps forward for testing to reopen borders without quarantine
Posted 24 November 2020
IATA has welcomed the publication of the Manual on Testing and Cross Border Risk Management Measures by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
in Air Transport How commercial aviation can navigate the recovery phase after Covid-19
Posted 24 November 2020
COVID-19 has been a tough and testing time for the commercial aviation industry. Over eight months down the line and embattled airlines in South Africa have only recently received news that international
in Air Transport / Features Cam and buy me...!
Posted 23 November 2020
Cameroon’s president has ordered that national airline, Camair-Co, should be prepared for privatisation. Alan Dron looks at how attractive the debt-laden carrier might be to external investors.
in Air Transport Still no economic visibility for Air Mauritius
Posted 20 November 2020
The Mauritian national carrier is still facing an abyssal financial problem. Administrators say that there’s a lack of economic visibility due to the new wave of restrictions on international travel imposed by a good part of Europe and other
in Air Transport FAA approve resumption of 737 MAX operations
Posted 18 November 2020
After nearly two years of being grounded following two deadly crashes, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight.
in Air Transport / Technology Safomar signs cyber-security agreement with CCX Technologies
Posted 18 November 2020
As cybersecurity issues become even more important to the aviation industry, South Africa’s Safomar Aviation has signed a deal with Canada’s CX Technologies to sell onboard cybersecurity solutions into the rapidly
in Air Transport New IATA guidance prepares for global vaccine distribution
Posted 17 November 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry is ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.
in Air Transport / Features Carreira's path...
Posted 17 November 2020
Former Angolan Air Force fighter pilot, Rui Carreira, became CEO of TAAG Angola in autumn 2018. No stranger to fast-paced mission-critical decisions, he is now reformulating the 80-year-old airline’s strategy as it battles against Covid-19.
in Air Transport Airlinks new tailfeathers revealed
Posted 13 November 2020
Airlink, the privately-owned Southern African airline, has revealed its new tailfeathers, distinguishing itself as a completely independent carrier.
in Air Transport AFCAC, IATA and AFRAA join forces to promote aviation safety in Africa
Posted 13 November 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have joined forces with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) on a three-year safety project.
in Air Transport AFRAA assembly upbeat about resilience and rebuilding
Posted 12 November 2020
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 52nd Annual General Assembly ended on an upbeat note with a rallying call for airlines to take specific measures to build resilience and emerge stronger after the crisis.
in Air Transport Airlines Association: We are not out of the woods yet
Posted 12 November 2020
The prospects for Southern Africa’s economic recovery and future growth, along with securing millions of jobs in the region, has received a welcome boost, with President Ramaphosa’s re-opening of South Africa to all international
in Air Transport Adopting ICAO CART guidance crucial for africa’s economic revival
Posted 12 November 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging Africa’s health and transport authorities to accelerate and expand the harmonised implementation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s
in Air Transport ICAO Council endorses new updates to COVID-19 global aviation recovery guidelines
Posted 11 November 2020
The ICAO Council endorsed new updates yesterday to its Aviation Recovery Task Force’s (CART’s) ‘Take-off’ Guidelines for international air transport.
