Air Austral operates EVASAN flights between Reunion Island and Paris
Air Austral has obtained technical and regulatory approvals to operate Medical Evacuation flights (EVASAN).
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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Olfa Hamdi who was appointed Chairman and CEO of Tunisair early January has been revoked today.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.
in Air Transport Air Seychelles recognised as Indian Ocean’s leading airline at 2020 world travel awards
Posted 11 November 2020
Air Seychelles has won three major accolades including the most coveted title of ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline’ at this year’s World Travel Awards.
in Air Transport Call for urgent government assistance to prevent job losses
Posted 10 November 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) issued a joint statement calling for urgent government intervention to prevent an employment catastrophe in
in Air Transport Comair re-opens bookings ahead of December 1 take-off
Posted 9 November 2020
Comair has begun taking new bookings for kulula ahead of its planned take off again on 1 December.
in Air Transport / Training / Airports ACI-ICAO qualification to enhance aviation safety and COVID-19 response
Posted 5 November 2020
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have developed a new Global Airport Safety Professional (ASP) qualification programme to help airports
in Air Transport Ethiopian ready for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Posted 3 November 2020
The multi-award winning and largest cargo network operator in Africa, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, has today announced it is ready, with all the required capabilities, for the distribution of potential COVID-19 vaccine
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support IAG partners with IATA's Net Rates platform
Posted 3 November 2020
The cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has today announced that it has partnered with IATA’s air cargo rates distribution platform, IATA Net Rates - recently launched for the South Africa market and shortly rolling out
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines receives two Dash-400 aircraft
Posted 28 October 2020
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has delivered two Dash 8-400 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines.
in Air Transport Airlink formalises name change
Posted 26 October 2020
Airlink, the privately-owned airline, has officially changed its company name from “SA Airlink” to “Airlink”, as part of its strategy to distinguish itself as a totally independent airline.
in Air Transport EgyptAir signs MoU with Ghana to establish a new airline in Africa
Posted 22 October 2020
The Egyptian government has signed an MoU with Ghana to become a strategic partner in establishing a new airline affiliated with the Ghanaian government.
in Air Transport Airlink enters interline agreement with Emirates
Posted 20 October 2020
Airlink and Emirates have announced an interline agreement, widening Emirates' reach into Southern Africa as countries begin opening their borders for travellers.
in Air Transport ACI and IATA reinforce the urgent call for governments to use testing
Posted 19 October 2020
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have reinforced the urgent call for governments to use testing as a means to safely re-open borders and
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support Ethiopian Airlines and USAID partner to source local farm food for in-flight meals
Posted 19 October 2020
Ethiopian Airlines and the United States' USAID, signed a new partnership agreement that will enable the nation’s flagship carrier to source locally grown produce and ingredients for preparing
in Air Transport IATA: Covid-19 is threatening some 4.8 million aviation jobs
Posted 14 October 2020
Alexander de Junaic, CEO of IATA said in his weekly briefing this week that the Covid-19 pandemic is threatening some 4.8 million aviation jobs and more needs to be done.
in Air Transport Nigeria signs BASA with Morocco and Rwanda
Posted 12 October 2020
The government of Nigeria has announced that it has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Morocco and Rwanda.
in Air Transport Research points to low Risk for COVID-19 transmission inflight
Posted 9 October 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases.
in Air Transport COVID-19 testing key to aviation’s survival in Southern Africa
Posted 8 October 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined the key priorities to ensure the long-term sustainability of aviation in Southern Africa as the industry continues to suffer from the devastating effects of
in Air Transport Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER achieves FAA type certification
Posted 7 October 2020
Textron Aviation has achieved Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its newest flagship twin turboprop Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER aircraft, paving the way for customer deliveries to
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support Ethiopian Airlines introduces COVID-19 global insurance cover
Posted 2 October 2020
The largest aviation group in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has announced that it will cover the medical insurance costs - including repatriation, evacuation and quarantine - related to COVID-19, as of 1st of October
in Air Transport Qatar steps up its African route revival
Posted 1 October 2020
Qatar Airways is to resume three key destinations in South Africa; Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
in Air Transport New analysis details aviation climate pathways
Posted 30 September 2020
In new analysis released this week, the aviation sector details how it can meet its climate goal of cutting CO2 emissions in half by 2050, compared with 2005. It also highlights that net-zero emissions from air transport across the global
in Air Transport African airlines’ traffic sank 90.1% in August
Posted 29 September 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery, as evidenced by a dismal end to the summer travel season in the Northern Hemisphere.
in Air Transport IATA and UNOCT sign MoU for countering terrorist travel programme
Posted 25 September 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) have signed MoU to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel
in Air Transport Airbus reveals new zero-emission concept aircraft
Posted 21 September 2020
Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft, all running on hydrogen, which could enter service by 2035.
in Air Transport South Africans to name new carrier being launched later this year
Posted 21 September 2020
South Africans have been asked by Kulula-founder Gidon Novick ‘to put their creativity to the test’ and suggest a name for the new South African airline being launched by Gidon in 2020.
in Air Transport IATA: Quarantine measures hampering the restart of aviation
Posted 17 September 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments in Africa and Middle East (AME) to implement testing as an alternative to quarantine measures when re-opening their economies.
in Air Transport RwandAir cancels A330neo and B737 MAX leases
Posted 15 September 2020
RwandAir has said it is no longer taking its order of new aircraft after the airline had ordered two Boeing 737 MAX and two A330neos in 2018 due to be delivered from leasing companies in 2019.
in Air Transport / Features Flight of the Navigator
Posted 14 September 2020
Sky Navigator, South Sudan’s newest airline, is helping to open a new chapter in the country’s short but troubled history.
in Air Transport DHC Dash 8 has world first for noise emission standards
Posted 14 September 2020
The environmental credentials of the major regional turboprop airliner have been given a boost thanks to a recertification by De Havilland Canada (DHC).
in Air Transport Arik Air appeals to government to halt strike threats by staff
Posted 14 September 2020
Arik Air has appealed to the Nigerian government to intervene in the dispute with its workforce.
in Air Transport Novick's plan for new South African carrier boosted by Global deal
Posted 14 September 2020
ACMI Charter specialist Global Aviation has teamed up with former Kulula Air boss Gidon Novick to help bring his plan for a new domestic airline to the South African market.
in Air Transport / Features Dana patches up its strategy
Posted 11 September 2020
Dana Air COO, Obi Mbanuzuo, is no stranger to Nigerian aviation. Over the past two decades he has also held senior roles with Air Nigeria and Virgin Nigeria. Against the backdrop of Covid-19, Mbanuzuo revealed to Victoria Moores how the airline’s strategic plans
in Air Transport IATA urges governments to prepare for transporting Covid-19 vaccines by air
Posted 10 September 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders to ensure full preparedness when vaccines for COVID-19 are approved and
in Air Transport ICAO sees digital innovations helping aviation rebuild and aid sustainability
Posted 8 September 2020
At the official opening of the final week of the Virtual World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2020 yesterday, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Secretary General Dr Fang
in Air Transport / Features Mendis confident in the post-virus World
Posted 7 September 2020
Ghanaian carrier, Africa World Airlines, is looking to consolidate Accra as a regional hub for west Africa once the Covid-19 crisis has abated.
in Air Transport Comair confirms publication of business rescue plan
Posted 4 September 2020
South Africa's Comair has said it will hopefully begin flying again in December if the business rescue plan is accepted. Creditors and shareholders now have until 18 September to consider and adopt the plan.
in Air Transport African airlines’ traffic dropped 94.6% in July
Posted 2 September 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that passenger demand in July (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), continued at critically low levels--79.8% below July 2019 levels with African
in Air Transport / Features Nile's tide is on the turn
Posted 2 September 2020
Even before the current Covid-19 crisis, which has seen airlines all over the world seriously affected, Egyptian airline, Nile Air, had paused its expansion. Managing director, Yossrey Abdel Wahab, explained why to Martin Rivers.
