in Air Transport Posted 12 November 2019
South African Airways has informed all its 5146 employees that it is embarking on a restructuring process which may lead to job losses.
in Air Transport Posted 12 November 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments and industry in Africa to focus on four priorities to allow aviation to drive economic and social development on the continent, enrich people’s lives and enable the United
in Air Transport / Features Posted 11 November 2019
Congo Airways boss, Desiré Balazire Bantu, explains to Martin Rivers and Romuald Ngueyap how political unrest at home has slowed the flag-carrier’s growth plans.
in Air Transport Posted 11 November 2019
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has accepted the waiver on the requirement for foreign minors to carry unabridged birth certificates when travelling to South Africa.
in Air Transport Posted 8 November 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to the same month last
in Air Transport Posted 4 November 2019
South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of the first of four new Airbus A350-900s.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 1 November 2019
Ahmed Adel, EgyptAir’s new chairman and chief executive, tells Martin Rivers and Alan Peaford why he is looking forward to a renewed period of growth and prosperity for the nation’s flag-carrier.
in Air Transport Posted 31 October 2019
Embraer delivered a total of 44 jets in the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19), of which 17 were commercial aircraft and 27 were executive jets (15 light and 12 large). As of September 30th, the firm order backlog totalled USD 16.2
in Air Transport Posted 27 October 2019
The South African Competition Commission has approved the commercial partnership between Air Mauritius and South African Airways (SAA) for the Mauritius-Johannesburg route.
in Air Transport Posted 22 October 2019
CemAir has received its renewed Aircraft Operating Certificates from the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) meaning that CemAir can again operate commercial flights on its South African registered aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 22 October 2019
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has confirmed that Tanzania, represented by the Tanzanian Government Flight Agency (TGFA), has signed a firm purchase agreement for a Dash 8-400 aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 14 October 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic data for August 2019 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to the year-ago period.
in Air Transport Posted 12 October 2019
Air Austral has signed a firm order for three A220 aircraft, Airbus newest family member.
in Air Transport Posted 10 October 2019
Impediments to the success of African carriers and the economies they support will be the focus of discussion at the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) forthcoming 49th Annual General Assembly.
in Air Transport Posted 7 October 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the significant progress made by governments at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
in Air Transport Posted 4 October 2019
Flight Safety Foundation and the AviAssist Foundation have renewed their long-standing relationship with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) that will see the two organisations work more closely to promote
in Air Transport Posted 4 October 2019
Boeing and Embraer have together released a statement outlining they will continue to work closely together to establish their strategic partnership, positioning both companies to deliver greater value to airline customers and the
in Air Transport Posted 3 October 2019
Aviation service provider, ACC Aviation Group, has announced the expansion of their partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, to include the operator’s charter and leasing capacity across North America and Asia, in addition to aircraft
in Air Transport Posted 1 October 2019
Kenya Airways and Oman Air have expanded their existing codeshare cooperation increasing the destinations available to their guests. Oman Air (WY) and Kenya Airways (KQ) commenced their codeshare agreement
in Air Transport Posted 1 October 2019
EgyptAir has received its second Airbus A220-300 aircraft from Mirabel, Canada, as a part of a deal of 12 aircraft from the same type to be received respectively until June 2020.
in Air Transport Posted 27 September 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025.
in Air Transport Posted 26 September 2019
EgyptAir and Lufthansa will extend their codeshare operation offering further connections to both airlines’ customers in Europe and Egypt.
in Air Transport Posted 24 September 2019
The aviation industry, alongside environmental groups, will request governments to set a timeframe for agreement on a long-term target to reduce CO2 emissions from air transport at a meeting of the International Civil
in Air Transport Posted 20 September 2019
The world’s passenger and freighter aircraft fleet is set to more than double from today’s nearly 23,000 to almost 48,000 by 2038 with traffic growing at 4.3% annually, also resulting in a need for 550,000 new
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 19 September 2019
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has announced that the airline is moving forward with its corporate social responsibility programme to reduce carbon emissions, reinforcing its commitment
in Air Transport Posted 17 September 2019
EgyptAir has entered a codeshare agreement with United Airlines.
in Air Transport / General Aviation Posted 10 September 2019
ECS Group’s Turkish subsidiary GAC TR (Globe Air Cargo Turkey) has signed an exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo to begin optimising marketing of its cargo offering from September.
in Air Transport Posted 6 September 2019
Egyptair has taken delivery of its first of 12 A220-300 aircraft on order, becoming the first A220 operator based in the Middle East and North African region and the sixth operator worldwide.
in Air Transport Posted 6 September 2019
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has this year welcomed four new member airlines namely: Safarilink aviation operating from Kenya; Air Djibouti - the flag carrier of Djibouti, Air Senegal - the
in Air Transport Posted 5 September 2019
Tunisair Express and ATR have confirm a firm order for three ATR 72-600s. The aircraft will renew Tunisair Express’s regional fleet and supply essential connectivity, both domestically and internationally.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 3 September 2019
Air Madagascar continues to implement its ‘Alefa 2027’ transformation plan that’s designed to revive this major airline player in the Indian Ocean and African regions.
in Air Transport / General Aviation / Technology Posted 3 September 2019
South Africa’s Pegasus Universal Aerospace, pioneer of the Vertical Business Jet (VBJ) Pegasus One, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based, technical aviation
in Air Transport / Features Posted 2 September 2019
Icelandair Group’s charter and leasing specialist, Loftleidir, has taken a majority shareholding in Cabo Verde Airlines. Alan Dron asks why the Nordic carrier is focusing on a tiny island group 5,000km south of its home?
in Air Transport / Features Posted 27 August 2019
The newest Nigerian private carrier, Air Peace, is the largest airline in west Africa with 80% of market share. Now the biggest Embraer operator in the region will be the first to add an E2 to its fleet in Africa. Anuradha Deenapanray reports.
in Air Transport Posted 23 August 2019
The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line. The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on order is due to be delivered to the Cairo-based airline in the coming weeks.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 15 August 2019
Allan Kilavuka became CEO of Kenya Airways’ low-cost carrier (LCC), Jambojet, in January 2019, succeeding industry veteran Willem Hondius. Kilavuka talked to Victoria Moores about how it felt to fill those shoes, as a complete newcomer to
in Air Transport Posted 8 August 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for June 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.0% compared to June
in Air Transport Posted 8 August 2019
Air Serv is expanding operations in eastern Africa with the deployment of two aircraft to Sudan and South Sudan.
in Air Transport Posted 8 August 2019
Travel data and analytics expert Cirium predict today, Friday 9 August, will be the busiest single day of the year around the world for flying.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 7 August 2019
After a false start in 2014, Mahogany Air is riding a wave of pro-aviation government policies in Zambia. Martin Rivers talked to the airline’s founder and chief executive, Jim Belemu.
in Air Transport Posted 6 August 2019
Ethiopian Airlines has received its 25th Dash 8-400 Aircraft, with registration number ET-AXE, from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada.
in Air Transport / Training Posted 5 August 2019
Training organisation Insight Aviation based at Port Alfred in South Africa has been awarded a contract to select and train pilots for India’s low cost carrier IndiGo.
in Air Transport Posted 5 August 2019
Air Seychelles has taken delivery of Africa’s first A320neo on lease from CDB Aviation, becoming the first African airline to operate the A320neo aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 31 July 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released performance figures for 2018 showing that global air connectivity continues to become more accessible and more efficient.
in Air Transport Posted 25 July 2019
An Air Peace Boeing 737-300 flight from Port Harcourt to Lagos, Nigeria, suffered a hard touch down as it landed at Lagos today.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 25 July 2019
Kaleyesus Bekele meets Tewolde Gebremariam, the CEO coping with the aftermath of the Ethiopian airliner crash that killed 157 people.
in Air Transport Posted 25 July 2019
EgyptAir has taken delivery of its fifth B787-9 Dreamliner. The fifth aircraft is more fuel-efficient and generates fewer greenhouse emissions than similarly sized-aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 22 July 2019
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) regarding an Ebola virus disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. The International Air Transport Association
in Air Transport Posted 19 July 2019
Fledgling Indian Ocean airline Go Comoros has suffered the loss it its Cessna 404 Titan following a crash as it departed from Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport on Moroni.
in Air Transport Posted 18 July 2019
Zimbabwe’s ailing aviation industry has been fed a lifeline to aid its regional tourism business.
in Air Transport Posted 18 July 2019
Private Tunisian airline, Jasmin Airways, having made its first flight last month to Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina is looking at strengthening its hand with its third aircraft being delivered this month.
in Air Transport / People Posted 18 July 2019
Johannes Bhekumuzi Magwaza, chairman of South African Airlines,will be leaving the loss-making carrier at the end of the month.
in Air Transport Posted 15 July 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented its latest study on the economic value of air transport and tourism to South Africa, and identified opportunities for significant expansion over the next 20
in Air Transport Posted 10 July 2019
Zimbabwe has run up debts to African and international airlines of close to $200 million according to IATA.
in Air Transport Posted 10 July 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday met with Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa and a high level government delegation, to discuss the contribution of aviation to the country’s economy and development.
in Air Transport Posted 8 July 2019
The Senegalese airline pursues its development with two new routes in
West Africa.
in Air Transport Posted 8 July 2019
Boeing has announced $100 million in funds to address family and community needs of those affected by the tragic accidents of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, as well as Lion Air Flight 610.
in Air Transport Posted 5 July 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.5% compared to the same month in 2018.
in Air Transport Posted 4 July 2019
At the 38th Ordinary Session of the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Governing Council held in Ouagadougou on 17 June, the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA) joined other key continental stakeholders to support PAPU's
in Air Transport Posted 2 July 2019
Boeing is launching its latest round of flight-testing to assess new technologies that could address real-world challenges for aircraft operators and passengers — from enhancing safety and sustainability to improving the
in Air Transport Posted 1 July 2019
Ethiopian Airlines is to launch flights to Garowe, Somalia, via Bossaso, Somalia effective 15 July 2019.
in Air Transport Posted 1 July 2019
The first of Air Tanzania’s four weekly flights between South Africa and the East African nation took to the skies from O. R. Tambo International Airport today after more than ten years.
in Air Transport Posted 27 June 2019
Boeing has issued a statement regarding the software on the 737 MAX aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 27 June 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged state aviation safety regulators to continue to align on technical validation requirements and timelines for the safe re-entry into service of the Boeing 737 MAX
in Air Transport Posted 20 June 2019
Airbus achieved new business for 363 commercial aircraft, comprising 149 firm orders and 214 commitments.
in Air Transport Posted 19 June 2019
ATR has announced a total of 75 order commitments, including 35 firm orders from NAC disclosed.
in Air Transport Posted 19 June 2019
One of the world's largest airline groups announced yesterday it intends to build its future fleet with the Boeing 737 MAX with an intention to purchase 200 MAX jets.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 13 June 2019
Air Côte d’Ivoire’s business plan for the next 10 years maintains the current strategy but with an increased emphasis on long-haul, according to CEO, René Décurey.
in Air Transport Posted 11 June 2019
EmbraerX has today unveiled a new electric flying vehicle concept during Uber Elevate Summit 2019 in Washington, D.C.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 10 June 2019
Cameroonian national airline, Camair-Co, posted a good performance in 2018 with a 62% increase in turnover, passenger traffic reaching 343,000, and a reduction in its operating loss, report Romuald Touembou Ngueyap and Vincent Chappard.
in Air Transport Posted 7 June 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on governments to continue important work for full implementation of the Carbon
in Air Transport Posted 6 June 2019
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) and L’Agence pour la Sécurité de la Navigation Aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar (ASECNA), met for the first time on South African to review work done by a joint
in Air Transport Posted 4 June 2019
Oman Air has issued a travel advisory to its guests flying to its Tanzanian destinations of Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar in the wake of the Tanzanian government’s ban on plastic.
in Air Transport Posted 3 June 2019
Cabo Verde Airlines last Friday received the ‘Baía de Tarrafal’ - the company’s second aircraft with its new livery.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 3 June 2019
Mauritania Airlines is rapidly expanding its route network, but one of the major prizes still remains tantalisingly out of reach. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Posted 3 June 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that five resolutions have been passed by the 75th Annual General Meeting.
in Air Transport Posted 29 May 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand rose by 4.3% compared to April 2018.
in Air Transport Posted 28 May 2019
EmbraerX is championing the development of a collaborative ecosystem which enables people to imagine a world where electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOL) will be part of our daily lives.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 28 May 2019
Most African airline CEOs are tasked with reaching profitability. LAM Mozambique director general, João Carlos Pó Jorge, is no different. However, he also had to completely rebuild staff morale from absolute rock bottom – not once, but twice, as Victoria
in Air Transport Posted 17 May 2019
Boeing has completed development of the updated software for the 737 MAX, along with associated simulator testing and the company’s engineering test flight.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 16 May 2019
Ouagadougou-based Air Burkina has just completed a fleet upgrade and is preparing to strengthen its network as the government begins to study options for re-privatising the airline. Victoria Moores reports.
in Air Transport Posted 15 May 2019
Dassault Systèmes has announced that Boom Supersonic is deploying the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to accelerate the design and development of Overture, its Mach-2.2 commercial
in Air Transport Posted 14 May 2019
The aviation industry should be inspired by its role in the fight against climate change, according to one of its sustainability leaders according to Michael Gill, the executive director of the cross-industry Air Transport Action Group
in Air Transport Posted 13 May 2019
Cabo Verde Airlines has received the "Praia de Santa Maria" - the airline's first aircraft with a newly designed livery.
in Air Transport Posted 8 May 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 3.1%, compared to the
in Air Transport / Features Posted 7 May 2019
Senegal is once again spreading its wings with an ambitious new flag-carrier. Martin Rivers talked to the architects of the airline's business plan, Philippe Bohn and Jerome Maillet.
in Air Transport Posted 7 May 2019
Boeing has released a new statement on the AOA disagree alert.
in Air Transport Posted 30 April 2019
Qatar and Rwanda have signed four bilateral agreements with aviation at the heart of the discussions.
in Air Transport Posted 30 April 2019
Boeing has released a statement regarding various news stories circulating on the disagree alert on the 737 MAX.
in Air Transport Posted 30 April 2019
After the tragic Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines accidents and the fragmented approach in grounding the Boeing 737 MAX, regulators from around the world are gathering for a special
in Air Transport Posted 29 April 2019
Last week, Rolls-Royce joined Airbus and aircraft lease company, ALC at a gala dinner in Toulouse, to celebrate the delivery of Air Mauritius’ first Trent 7000 powered Airbus A330neo, scheduled to arrive in
in Air Transport Posted 24 April 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) have signed an MoU to deepen their cooperation to advance the safe, efficient and sustainable development of air transport in the
in Air Transport Posted 18 April 2019
EgyptAir’s second B787-9 Dreamliner has arrived today at Cairo International Airport. The aircraft is slated to operate flights from Cairo to Frankfurt by April 22nd.
in Air Transport Posted 17 April 2019
Africa’s vast aviation potential as the continent continues to increase airline frequency to the GCC will be explored at the Inaugural CONNECT Middle East, India and Africa – co-located with Arabian Travel
in Air Transport Posted 17 April 2019
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft is celebrating the delivery of the first two of four CRJ900 aircraft ordered by Uganda National Airlines Company in July 2018.
in Air Transport Posted 16 April 2019
Emirates and Africa World Airlines (AWA), the Ghanaian airline headquartered in Accra, have announced a one-way interline agreement whereby Emirates customers can connect onto selected routes of Africa World
in Air Transport Posted 16 April 2019
Embraer has received the Type Certificate for the E195-E2 from three regulatory authorities: ANAC, the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil); the FAA (U.S. Federal
in Air Transport Posted 11 April 2019
Boeing is expanding its total lifecycle support offerings by managing the entire end-to-end process of its Used Serviceable Material (USM) business.
in Air Transport Posted 9 April 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February 2019 showing total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.3%, compared to February 2018.
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