Elix Aviation delivers ATR 72-600 to Bestfly Cabo Verde
Elix Aviation, an international regional aircraft leasing company, has delivered an ATR 72-600 on lease to Bestfly Cabo Verde.
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in Air Transport ACIA Aero Leasing acquires its first Embraer E190
Posted 16 September 2021
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services which has multiple customers in the Middle East and Africa, announced today the acquisition of its first Embraer E190.
in Air Transport AFRAA: Leveraging airline consolidation for air transport industry sustainability
Posted 15 September 2021
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Lufthansa Consulting and Kenya Airways staged a workshop on 14th September 2021 on African airlines consolidation to discuss the reasons for few
in Air Transport Airlink ranked as South Africa’s most punctual airline
Posted 13 September 2021
Airlink has been ranked as South Africa’s most punctual airline, based on its 98% average on-time performance for the year to date, according to the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).
in Air Transport Ethiopian COVID-19 vaccine airlift exceeds 50 million doses
Posted 8 September 2021
Ethiopian Airlines Group has transported 50 million doses of vaccine to more than 28 countries across the globe and became the only African carrier to reach such a milestone, playing a crucial role during this difficult time.
in Air Transport Wrenelle Stander to step down as CEO of AASA
Posted 8 September 2021
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has announced that its chief executive officer, Wrenelle Stander, is stepping down and will leave the industry body following a hand over to her successor.
in Air Transport / Features Propping up a challenging market
Posted 8 September 2021
Turboprops own the niche of short, low-density sectors into small or challenging airfields – a common enough description of domestic air travel in Africa. But is it a viable market?
in Air Transport United Airlines delivers COVID-19 vaccines to Ghana
Posted 6 September 2021
This weekend United Airlines became the first US carrier to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to Ghana.
in Air Transport Skyworld Aviation sells second ERJ 145 aircraft to Mwant Jet
Posted 6 September 2021
Skyworld Aviation has announced the sale of a second ERJ 145 aircraft to Mwant Jet of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
in Air Transport AFRAA releases African airlines’ performance updates
Posted 3 September 2021
In the month of August 2021, air passenger traffic reached 46.8% compared to same month in 2019 while capacity was at 54.6%.
in Air Transport / Features Berniq launches with a mission to unify
Posted 2 September 2021
Captain Abdelhadi Mansur, general manager of Benghazi-based Berniq Airways, talks to Martin Rivers about his plans for the Libyan start-up.
in Air Transport oneworld outlines path to net zero emissions by 2050
Posted 2 September 2021
The oneworld Alliance has outlined its path to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, reiterating its commitment to sustainability across the alliance’s 14 member airlines.
in Air Transport Ethiopian unveils digital options for economy travellers
Posted 1 September 2021
Ethiopian Airlines Group today announced it has unveiled a new digital option dubbed My Sheba Space that enables economy class travellers to purchase one or more empty seats on board to get extra space.
in Air Transport SAA to take to the skies again on September 23
Posted 28 August 2021
South Africa Airways (SAA) is set to take to the skies again on September 23, 2021, with the airline announcing this week “the wait is finally over.”
in Air Transport Comair gears up for take-off
Posted 26 August 2021
Comair aircraft will be back in the skies again from 1 September as planned.
in Air Transport / Features Inverted Comair
Posted 26 August 2021
South Africa’s Comair had its worst ever year in 2020 – and Covid-19 was just the half of it. Martin Rivers talked to chief executive, Glenn Orsmond, about the beleaguered airline’s recovery plan.
in Air Transport Africa Airlines commences services
Posted 25 August 2021
Republic of Congo's Africa Airlines commenced services on Saturday, August 21.
in Air Transport / Features Title challenge
Posted 24 August 2021
South Africa’s beleaguered state-owned airline, SAA, has appointed Thomas Kgokolo as interim chief executive officer. His task is to prepare the airline for the relaunch of flight operations – now provisionally expected in the third quarter of 2021. Guy Leitch asked how his
in Air Transport Emirates enters interline agreement with Cemair
Posted 23 August 2021
Emirates has signed an interline agreement with Cemair that opens up connections to six more destinations in South Africa through the airline's gateways of Johannesburg and Cape Town. The partnership also includes a couple of leisure
in Air Transport IATA: Locked airline funds could slow recovery
Posted 19 August 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate close to nearly $1 billion in blocked funds from the sale of tickets,
in Air Transport / Maintenance Direct Maintenance to provide line maintenance services for China Southern Airlines in Africa
Posted 18 August 2021
MRO provider Direct Maintenance - part of Magnetic MRO - has expanded its partnership agreement with China Southern Airlines, to take over the full technical handling of the operator’s
in Air Transport Air Austral and Corsair towards a commercial joint venture
Posted 18 August 2021
Air Austral and Corsair have decided to initiate discussions to conclude a joint venture regarding Indian Ocean routes.
in Air Transport Embraer commits to carbon neutral operations by 2040
Posted 17 August 2021
Embraer has announced ambitious new ESG targets, including a commitment to carbon neutral operations by 2040.
in Air Transport IAG Cargo reaches milestone supporting UNICEF and Crown Agents
Posted 12 August 2021
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced that it has now transported over 10 million COVID vaccines, supporting global efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
in Air Transport Embraer’s Eve and Kenya Airways partner on the future of Advanced Air Mobility
Posted 11 August 2021
Embraer’s “start-up” business dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem, Eve, has signed an MoU with Kenya Airways through its subsidiary Fahari Aviation.
in Air Transport NAS Partners with Abbott to Facilitate Cross-Border Travel
Posted 11 August 2021
National Aviation Services has signed an agreement to partner with global healthcare company, Abbott, to drive the implementation of Covid-19 rapid testing solutions at major airports and trans border lounges across the
in Air Transport Two New Gateways in Africa for Qatar Airways
Posted 9 August 2021
Qatar Airways enhanced its presence in Southern Africa with the launch of a new linked service between Doha and Lusaka, Zambia and Harare, Zimbabwe.
in Air Transport Air Tanzania takes delivery of last new-build Dash 8-400
Posted 4 August 2021
Air Tanzania has taken delivery of the last new-build DHC-8-Q400 to roll off the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada production line, reports ch-aviation.
in Air Transport Airline industry statistics confirm 2020 was worst year on record
Posted 4 August 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) publication with performance figures for 2020 demonstrating the devastating effects on global air
in Air Transport African airlines’ traffic fell 68.2% in June
Posted 29 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger demand performance for June 2021 showing a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. Demand remains significantly below
in Air Transport African airlines’ international cargo demand in June increased 33.5%
Posted 29 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air cargo markets for June showing a 9.9% improvement on pre-COVID-19 performance (June 2019).
in Air Transport Air Austral becomes first French A220 operator
Posted 27 July 2021
The first of the three A220s for Air Austral, France’s La Réunion Island-based airline, has been delivered from the Airbus A220 Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Mirabel, Canada. The second and third aircraft are expected to join the Air
in Air Transport Boeing releases first sustainability report charting path to sustainable aerospace
Posted 27 July 2021
Boeing has released its first Sustainability Report. In the report, the company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights
in Air Transport IATA warns governments on high cost of testing
Posted 23 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to take action to address the high cost of COVID-19 tests in many jurisdictions and urged flexibility in permitting the use of cost-effective antigen tests as an
in Air Transport Single-engine Denali aircraft joins Beechcraft turboprop family
Posted 22 July 2021
Textron Aviation is realigning its turboprop aircraft lineup as the single-engine Beechcraft Denali (previously branded the Cessna Denali) to join the legendary twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 260 and King Air
in Air Transport / Events ICAO SG highlights African aviation's growth potential
Posted 22 July 2021
Addressing Africa’s aviation leaders last week, most notably through her opening of the 2021 AFI Aviation Week, ICAO Secretary General Dr Fang Liu highlighted the tremendous potential future for aviation in Africa that could be
in Air Transport Embraer delivered 34 jets in Q2 of 2021
Posted 22 July 2021
Embraer delivered a total of 34 jets in the second quarter of 2021, of which 14 were commercial aircraft and 20 were executive jets (12 light and eight large).
in Air Transport IATA: Passengers continue to support mask-wearing
Posted 21 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in May, most air travellers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term.
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines and Liege Airport extend partnership
Posted 15 July 2021
Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and Logistics Services and Liege Airport have announced that they have renewed their long standing partnership agreement until 2026.
in Air Transport IATA: Tax is not the answer to aviation sustainability
Posted 14 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the reliance on taxation as the solution for cutting aviation emissions in the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ proposal is counter-productive to the goal of sustainable aviation.
in Air Transport IATA calls on states to follow WHO guidance on cross-border travel
Posted 14 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO).
in Air Transport IATA launch global Mobility Aids Action Group
Posted 9 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of a global Mobility Aids Action Group to examine and improve the transport journey of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, with the objective of improving the
in Air Transport African airlines’ cargo demand in May increased 24.5%
Posted 9 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.
in Air Transport AFRAA releases African airlines’ June performance updates
Posted 9 July 2021
With the alarming spread of the Delta variant, the havoc caused by the Covid-19 pandemic particularly on the aviation industry globally is far from over, reports AFRAA.
in Air Transport Ethiopian retains Africa passenger and freight lead during pandemic
Posted 5 July 2021
The largest Pan-African airline, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has become Africa’s top airline in passenger and freight traffic retaining its leadership position in the continent.
in Air Transport Air Cairo adds two A320 neos from GECAS to fleet
Posted 3 July 2021
Air Cairo has taken delivery of the first of two A320-200neos from GECAS, with the second expected in early August. These aircraft will expand on the Egypt-based low-cost carrier’s current fleet of seven A320s.
in Air Transport / People Wrenelle Stander to be new CEO for AASA
Posted 1 July 2021
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), has named Wrenelle Stander as its new chief executive officer, with effect from mid-July.
in Air Transport Self registration portal for IATA Travel Pass Lab Network
Posted 29 June 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a self-registration portal to make it easier for COVID-19 testing labs to join the IATA Travel Pass Lab Network.
in Air Transport Stelia Aerospace delivers first A321XLR elements assembled on its sites
Posted 28 June 2021
Stelia Aerospace has just delivered to Airbus the first fuselage sections it has been assigned for the A321XLR (Extra Long Range) programme, the brand new member of the Airbus single- aisle family.
in Air Transport Ethiopian starts operating flights with fully vaccinated crew
Posted 23 June 2021
Ethiopian Airlines Group has started operating flights with fully vaccinated crew against COVID-19 to keep travellers safe in light of the pandemic.
in Air Transport Boeing completes successful 737-10 first flight
Posted 22 June 2021
Boeing's 737-10, the largest aircraft in the 737 MAX family, today completed a successful first flight.
in Air Transport / ATM & Regulatory Green Africa delays launch of service - awaits AOC
Posted 18 June 2021
Green Africa, Nigeria’s Lagos-based value airline, in agreement with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has announced the delay of flight operations to July 2021.
in Air Transport MK’s future at stake: the watershed meeting with creditors postponed
Posted 14 June 2021
The administrators of Air Mauritius announced that the watershed meeting of the national airline’s creditors initially scheduled for the end of June has been postponed to January 2022 following a Supreme Court
in Air Transport / Features Dakar MRO centre boosts emerging Senegal plan
Posted 11 June 2021
Air Senegal and Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) have jointly signed an agreement to open a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in Dakar.
in Air Transport African airlines’ traffic fell 78.3% in April
Posted 10 June 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that domestic travel demand improved in April 2021 compared to the prior month, although it remained well below pre-pandemic levels, while recovery in international
in Air Transport African airlines see 30.6% rise in demand for air cargo transport in Apr 2021
Posted 9 June 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (April 2019) with demand
in Air Transport AFRAA: African airlines cumulatively lost $10.21b in Q1 of 2020
Posted 7 June 2021
AFRAA has released African airlines’ performance update as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
in Air Transport / Features Ghana national airline takes another step forward
Posted 4 June 2021
EgyptAir’s help has been enlisted to help dream become a reality. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport ACIA Aero delivers ATRs to boost Green Africa's launch
Posted 4 June 2021
ACIA Aero Leasing announced today that it had completed the mandate to deliver a fleet of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to support the commercial launch of Nigeria’s Green Africa, writes Vincent Chappard.
in Air Transport IATA: Governments should make data-driven decisions
Posted 3 June 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to make data-driven decisions to manage the risks of COVID-19 when reopening borders to international travel.
in Air Transport / Space Evonik enhances safe transport of hydrogen peroxide
Posted 2 June 2021
Evonik has developed a container made of pure aluminum with a 220-litre capacity for the safe transport of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide.
in Air Transport Air Austral operates a direct humanitarian cargo flight from Reunion Island to Kigali
Posted 2 June 2021
Air Austral today operated a Boeing 777-300ER (F-OLRE) to deliver medical equipment that will be used to set up an emergency camp in Rwanda.
in Air Transport ACIA Aero Leasing acquires two Embraer ERJ145s from Jetcraft
Posted 27 May 2021
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has purchased two Embraer ERJ145 aircraft from Jetcraft Commercial (Jetcraft).
in Air Transport Airbus provides suppliers with update on production plans
Posted 27 May 2021
Airbus said it continues to expect the commercial aircraft market to recover to pre-COVID levels between 2023 and 2025, led by the single-aisle segment.
in Air Transport IATA: Optimism when borders reopen
Posted 27 May 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term.
in Air Transport IATA urges adoption of digitalisation for efficient restart
Posted 27 May 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials (COVID-19 testing and vaccine
in Air Transport / Features CVA growth may hinge on intercontinental gateway
Posted 26 May 2021
Linking four continents through its hub offshore from west Africa remains Cabo Verde Airlines’ target as it emerges from Covid-19 shutdown.
in Air Transport RwandAir awarded Diamond status rating for COVID-19 prevention measures
Posted 25 May 2021
RwandAir has become the first African airline to be awarded the top Diamond status rating for COVID-19 prevention measures.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support / People Chapman Freeborn appoints Sharon Vaz-Arab as IMEA regional director
Posted 25 May 2021
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Sharon Vaz-Arab, aviation expert with 30+ years of experience, as its new Director – IMEA (India, Middle East & Africa).
in Air Transport SAA gearing up to take-off by August
Posted 20 May 2021
South African Airways (SAA) has said it will resume operations again in July or by the second week of August.
in Air Transport Accepting vaccinated passengers should be best practice
Posted 20 May 2021
IATA has applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travellers.
in Air Transport BestFly takes over intra-island flights for Cape Verde
Posted 20 May 2021
Angola’s expanding BestFly has begun operations providing inter-island services in Cape Verde.
in Air Transport Air Seychelles flies australian skies
Posted 18 May 2021
Air Seychelles has for the first time ever made history by operating into the capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, Sydney, as part of a special charter.
in Air Transport Azman Air resumes flight operations
Posted 17 May 2021
Nigeria’s Azman Air has announced it will resume flight operations from May 16, 2021.
in Air Transport / Features Tunisair in turmoil
Posted 17 May 2021
Tunisair is in crisis. Its latest CEO, appointed in January, lasted just seven weeks before she was sacked. The country’s minister of transport has admitted the airline is “in great financial difficulty”, salaries are not being paid, union members are up in arms, and debts
in Air Transport Airbus resumes work on modernisation of its A320 Family
Posted 12 May 2021
Airbus has resumed work on the modernisation of its A320 Family industrial capabilities in Toulouse.
in Air Transport / Features Miles ahead
Posted 10 May 2021
Looking over the ‘bloodbath’ of domestic competition, South African carrier, CemAir, is preparing to add its first narrow-body aircraft and branch out into regional flights. Victoria Moores talks to CEO, Miles van der Molen, about the opportunities.
in Air Transport African airlines’ traffic sank 73.7% in March
Posted 7 May 2021
IATA announced that passenger traffic fell in March 2021 compared to pre-COVID levels in March 2019 but rose compared to the immediate month prior to February 2021.
in Air Transport Azman Air cleared to resume 737 flights
Posted 7 May 2021
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted a suspension order against local carrier Azman Air after it implemented a corrective plan to address safety matters on the B737.
in Air Transport IATA: High testing costs could stall recovery
Posted 5 May 2021
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.
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.
