in Air Transport Posted 6 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the release of the 2019 Safety Report showing continuing improvements in airline safety compared to 2018 and to the preceding five years.
in Air Transport Posted 6 April 2020
Middle East Airlines, Air Liban, yesterday commenced its repatriation flights after receiving the required approvals from the competent authorities following the covid-19 pandemic.
in Air Transport Posted 3 April 2020
Muhammed Ali Albakri, IATA Regional Vice President Africa, Middle East, talks about the latest cash and government challenges for a beleaguered aviation industry.
in Air Transport Posted 2 April 2020
Following IATA’s latest analysis of demand for passenger air transport based on traffic data for February 2020 when there was a 14% plunge in demand (compared with Feb 2019), as the COVID-19 and associated travel restrictions began to be
in Air Transport Posted 2 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association strengthened its call for urgent action from governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide financial relief to airlines as the latest IATA scenario for potential revenue loss by
in Air Transport Posted 2 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometres (CTKs), decreased by 1.4% compared to the same
in Air Transport Posted 31 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published new analysis showing that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, while posting a quarterly net loss of $39 billion.
in Air Transport Posted 31 March 2020
The board and management of South African Airways (SAA) has thanked the SAA crew who flew a chartered aircraft which repatriated citizens from Wuhan, where the coronavirus originated.
in Air Transport Posted 26 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged G20 leaders to act quickly to support the aviation industry in order to prevent irrecoverable damage to international connectivity
in Air Transport Posted 25 March 2020
Travel data and analytics expert, Cirium, has launched new analysis offering verified daily updates on the number of in-storage aircraft amid the coronavirus pandemic.
in Air Transport Posted 24 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry.
in Air Transport Posted 20 March 2020
Air Seychelles has announced that the airline has taken delivery of its new A320neo aircraft registered as ‘S7-PTI’.
in Air Transport Posted 20 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is taking a toll on the aviation industry and global economy at large. The pandemic has restricted national and international supply chains.
in Air Transport Posted 19 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to governments in Africa and the Middle East, as part of a worldwide campaign, to provide emergency support to airlines as they
in Air Transport Posted 19 March 2020
Following instructions from the Rwandan Ministry of Health regarding the global fight against Covid-19 coronavirus, RwandAir has temporarily suspended its commercial passenger flights.
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2020
Brian Pearce, chief economist at IATA, has explained during a media briefing on COVID-19 the current situation that the global air transport industry finds itself in.
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2020
South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has said it will be working with the government to support national aviation plans for handling public health emergencies.
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2020
Cabo Verde Airlines has announced in view of Covid-19 and taking into account the action of the Government of Cabo Verde to close the country´s borders, it will suspend all its transport activities
in Air Transport / Features Posted 16 March 2020
After being grounded for almost a year, the Boeing 737MAX is being tested and prepared for re-entry to service. Boeing’s managing director for sub-Sahara Africa, João Miguel Santos, talks to Alan Peaford.
in Air Transport Posted 15 March 2020
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s governing Council today took a key step to stand up its emission offsetting program to help airlines reduce climate pollution, even as the aviation sector reels from the
in Air Transport / Features Posted 12 March 2020
New domestic services, new branding and – hopefully – new aircraft will make 2020 a significant year for FlyEgypt, its CEO tells Alan Dron.
in Air Transport Posted 12 March 2020
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the trade association of African airlines has urged stakeholders to work together to support African airlines achieve profitability and sustainable operations for
in Air Transport Posted 11 March 2020
Ethiopian Airlines operated an all-women functioned flight to Washington DC on March 7.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 10 March 2020
Air Botswana general manager, Agnes Khunwana, tells Victoria Moores how she is working to stabilise operations and cut costs after a frustrating and turbulent fleet-transition year, which has laid the foundations for future
in Air Transport / Technology Posted 10 March 2020
SITA is accelerating innovation in air traffic control (ATC) communications as part of Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator programme, alongside key industry partners including NASA and long-standing airline
in Air Transport Posted 10 March 2020
The new subsidiary was created as part of a joint venture between Bolloré Transport & Logistics and the Ethiopian company CLS Logistics. It is set to offer Ethiopia a wider world of capabilities and solutions
in Air Transport / Features Posted 6 March 2020
Aviation services provider, ACC Aviation Group, is increasingly looking to Africa as a major area of its future operations, writes Alan Dron.
in Air Transport Posted 5 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 2.4% compared to January 2019.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 4 March 2020
Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport called for investment in infrastructure by African countries if the continent is to live up to its potential.
in Air Transport Posted 4 March 2020
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde Gebremriam said that isolating China due to the coronavirus outbreak is not fair nor ethical.
in Air Transport Posted 4 March 2020
While Canadian company Voyageur Aviation is participating at Aviation Africa for the first-time it is no stranger to Africa as it provides charter services here.
in Air Transport Posted 4 March 2020
Willis Towers Watson a global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced at Aviation Africa a partnership with AviAssist in Africa, an independent non-profit organisation
in Air Transport / Features Posted 2 March 2020
Ghana’s aviation authorities see huge growth potential in Africa’s air transport industry and have taken giant strides to position the sector to serve as the nation’s economic driver, with the mission of developing a regional aviation hub. Chukwu
in Air Transport Posted 28 February 2020
Kenya Airways yesterday confirmed it has appointed Allan Kilavuka as chief executive of the airline.
in Air Transport Posted 28 February 2020
EgyptAir’s fourth A320 Neo aircraft arrived today at Cairo International Airport from 15 aircrafts the company has contracted for, from Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, in cooperation with Aercap.
in Air Transport Posted 26 February 2020
Airlines, aviation financing and plane makers – inherently vulnerable to the economic side-effects of a potential pandemic - faced challenges as the year began, ensuring they are now at
in Air Transport Posted 21 February 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) have signed an MoU to reinforce cooperation between the two organisations.
in Air Transport Posted 19 February 2020
Green Africa has added to the news that it has ordered 50 A220-300s from Airbus by also committing to lease an additional three of the aircraft from leasing company, GTLK Europe.
in Air Transport Posted 17 February 2020
The next decade will be more challenging for the aviation industry than the 10 years previous years, despite prospects for rising passenger demand, according to Oliver Wyman’s annual Global Fleet & MRO
in Air Transport Posted 17 February 2020
EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 15 A320neo Family aircraft, on lease from AerCap, becoming the first airline in Africa and Middle East to operate both the A320neo and A220, the most modern and
in Air Transport Posted 14 February 2020
Ethiopian Airlines' controversial decision to continue operations to its Chinese destinations has been criticised by some other African airlines. Today the Addis-based carrier responded to explain why it has made this decision.
in Air Transport Posted 14 February 2020
Airbus has today celebrated, at its factory at Toulouse, with Egyptair’s delegation for receiving the first A320 Neo aircraft in Egyptair’s fleet.
in Air Transport Posted 13 February 2020
Nigeria’s Green Africa Airways, has signed an MoU for 50 A220-300 aircraft, one of the largest orders to be placed globally for the A220 programme and the largest ever from the African continent.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 12 February 2020
Over the past 27 years, Zukisa (Zuks) Ramasia has seen many South African Airways (SAA) CEOs come and go, but she never expected to hold the role herself.
in Air Transport Posted 11 February 2020
Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator.
in Air Transport Posted 7 February 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.2% compared to the full year of 2018.
in Air Transport Posted 5 February 2020
Qatar Airways is in talks to acquire a 49% stake in state-owned RwandAir.
in Air Transport Posted 5 February 2020
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the trade association of airlines from the member states of the African Union is advocating for a sustainable, interconnected and affordable air
in Air Transport Posted 23 January 2020
Boeing is postponing the 777X first flight that was scheduled to take place today, January 23, due to weather.
in Air Transport Posted 21 January 2020
In a statement issued tonight, Boeing has confirmed its expectation that the grounded 737MAX will not be back in service before the mid-year.and reiterated that the lifting of the ban would be the decision of the FAA and other
in Air Transport Posted 21 January 2020
Following its strategy to keep its overall production system at the leading edge of technology and to increase industrial capacity and flexibility, Airbus has decided to create new A321 production capabilities at its site in
in Air Transport Posted 17 January 2020
South African Airways (SAA) has put some of its aircraft up for sale to accommodate the new Airbus A350-900s the airline recently added to its fleet.
in Air Transport Posted 17 January 2020
Airbus has successfully performed the first fully automatic vision-based take-off using an Airbus Family test aircraft at Toulouse-Blagnac airport.
in Air Transport Posted 15 January 2020
Tunisair is to lay off 1,200 workers to ease the financial difficulties that have led to flight delays and the grounding of aircraft due to lack of spare parts, Reuters reports.
in Air Transport Posted 14 January 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for November 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 3.3% compared to the same month in 2018.
in Air Transport Posted 10 January 2020
South African Airways has been named as one of the top performing airlines globally for on-time performance (OTP) by travel data and analytics company, Cirium.
in Air Transport Posted 30 December 2019
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing are partnering to deliver much-needed aid supplies to organizations across Ethiopia.
in Air Transport Posted 30 December 2019
South African Airways (SAA) last week operated its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft for the first time commercially in the domestic market.
in Air Transport Posted 20 December 2019
Rolls-Royce’s ambitions to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft have taken a step forward with the unveiling of the plane at Gloucestershire Airport, UK.
in Air Transport Posted 19 December 2019
Kenya Airways and TAL Aviation cargo divisions have signed an agreement making it the first time TAL Aviation will be providing cargo and logistics services for the airline.
in Air Transport Posted 19 December 2019
With soaring global tourism driving unprecedented demand for aircraft Bureau Veritas has revealed that demonstrating the highest standards of quality, health and safety is now a distinct competitive
in Air Transport Posted 17 December 2019
Boeing has confirmed it will be suspending its 737 MAX production in January due to certification moving into 2020.
in Air Transport Posted 16 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo
in Air Transport Posted 13 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published information confirming that carbon emissions per passenger have declined by more than 50% since 1990.
in Air Transport Posted 12 December 2019
The new private Tunisian airline Jasmin Airways has obtained its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the national civil aviation authority. Acting Transport minister, René Trabelsi, told Anuradha Deenapanray Chappard that Tunisia will sign the Open
in Air Transport Posted 11 December 2019
Workplace injuries and costly damage to equipment could be eliminated with on-board safety systems for airport vehicles. Emily Hardy, a safety expert at Brigade Electronics UK, explains how technology can help.
in Air Transport Posted 10 December 2019
Embraer and Congo Airways have signed a firm order for two E175 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further two. The deal has a total value of USD 194.4 million at current list prices with all purchase rights exercised, and will be
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 10 December 2019
The deal between Qatar Airways and Rwanda for the new $1.3 billion international airport near Kigali has been officially signed.
in Air Transport Posted 9 December 2019
Aircraft issues, sustainability, regulation, consolidation and long haul low-cost profit problems to shape airline industry in 2020, said GlobalData.
in Air Transport Posted 9 December 2019
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) notes President Ramaphosa’s decision to have South African Airways (SAA) placed under immediate business rescue, a move that should provide some security and clarity for
in Air Transport Posted 9 December 2019
The African aviation market will grow to over 356 million passengers by 2038, according to International Air Transport Association latest forecast.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 9 December 2019
West Africa seems to be facing particular problems as it tries to come to grips with implementation of the single African air transport market (SAATM). Chukwu Emeke reports.
in Air Transport Posted 5 December 2019
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that the Board of Directors of SAA has adopted a resolution to place the company into business rescue at the earliest opportunity.
in Air Transport Posted 5 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for October 2019 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.4% compared to the year-ago period.
in Air Transport Posted 4 December 2019
Air Senegal has taken delivery of its second A330neo.
Anuradha Deenapanray Chappard reports.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 4 December 2019
A new agreement among African states seeks to link the growth of air transport and tourism – but more has to be done to improve the continent’s aviation infrastructure. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Posted 3 December 2019
Airbus has celebrated the 100th A220 aircraft produced for a customer during a ceremony at the aircraft programme’s headquarters in Mirabel, Canada.
in Air Transport Posted 2 December 2019
South African Airways (SAA) and its wholly-owned subsidiary and low cost carrier, Mango Airlines, made history in 2016 as the first two airlines in Africa to operate commercial flights respectively,
in Air Transport Posted 29 November 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it looks forward to the entry into force of Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) on 1 January 2020.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 27 November 2019
Fly Angola’s general manager, Belarnicio Muangala, tells Martin Rivers why the start-up airline is betting on one of Africa’s most restricted aviation markets.
in Air Transport Posted 27 November 2019
Ever since the grounding of 737 MAX started, the overall sentiments for The Boeing Co (Boeing) has been on a declining trajectory for three straight quarters in 2019, says GlobalData, a
in Air Transport Posted 27 November 2019
Boeing has marked a key milestone as thousands of employees gathered for the debut of the first 737 MAX 10 at the company’s Renton, Washington factory.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 26 November 2019
By Alexandre de Juniac.
It’s no secret that aviation has come in for a good deal of scrutiny and criticism over its environmental impacts. The flight shaming phenomenon and proposals for a Green New Deal that would reduce and even replace air
in Air Transport Posted 22 November 2019
South African Airways (SAA) is suspending all services between Johannesburg and Hong Kong from Saturday, 23 November until and including, 14 December 2019.
in Air Transport Posted 21 November 2019
Skyworld Aviation has announced the sale of two FAA registered ERJ 145 LR aircraft to Air Peace of Nigeria.
in Air Transport Posted 19 November 2019
Boeing and Ghana have announced that the country intends to re-launch an airline starting with the 787-9 Dreamliner.
in Air Transport Posted 19 November 2019
ATR has just delivered the first of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to Tunisair Express.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 19 November 2019
Ethiopian Airlines will shortly unveil a new strategic roadmap to serve the airline from 2020 to 2035. Kaleyesus Bekele talked to CEO, Tewolde GebreMariam, to find out more.
in Air Transport Posted 19 November 2019
Air Senegal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for eight A220-300 aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 19 November 2019
EgyptAir and AerCap announced today they have executed long-term operating leases for two Boeing 787-9 aircraft, the aircraft are from AerCap’s order book with Boeing and the first unit is scheduled to deliver in 2021 with the second unit
in Air Transport Posted 18 November 2019
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an agreement to implement retrofit connectivity solutions from Boeing for its entire 787 Dreamliner aircraft fleet.
in Air Transport Posted 16 November 2019
South African Airways (SAA) has extended the cancellation of all domestic and regional flights scheduled for Sunday, 17 November and Monday, 18 November 2019.
in Air Transport Posted 12 November 2019
Spend among African travellers could increase by 27 percent over the next year if they were able to move more freely within the continent, new research from Sabre Corporation reveals at 51st AFRAA AGA in Mauritius.
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.
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