Will Arik Air merge to survive?
Arik Air and Aero Contractors may partner as stakeholders consider a merger with airlines under the management of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).
Air Transport
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 / 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 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 / Technology Safomar signs cyber-security agreement with CCX Technologies
Posted 18 November 2020
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 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 ICAO Council endorses new updates to COVID-19 global aviation recovery guidelines
Posted 11 November 2020
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
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 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
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 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 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 South Africans to name new carrier being launched later this year
Posted 21 September 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 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 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
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 / 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.
in Air Transport IATA calls for borders to open and continued relief measures
Posted 2 September 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue with relief measures to
in Air Transport Safe restart of aviation and improved connectivity crucial for Africa
Posted 26 August 2020
in Air Transport Kenya Airways to half its pilot workforce
Posted 26 August 2020
Kenya Airways has said it is to remove half of its pilots following the toll of the Covid-19 pandemic.
in Air Transport Travellers risk penalties for refusing to wear face covering
Posted 25 August 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travellers to wear face covering during the travel journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during COVID-19.
in Air Transport Air Austral updates its flights programme
Posted 24 August 2020
Air Austral is extending the suspension of its flights to Asia and its regional network until at least September 30, 2020
in Air Transport / People Nico Bezuidenhout quits Mango for European role
Posted 20 August 2020
The driving force behind South Africa's Mango Airlines, CEO Nico Bezuidenhout, has resigned. He is to join a European airline with an announcement expected later today.
in Air Transport L-410 crash in DRC surrounded by mystery
Posted 19 August 2020
Mystery surrounds the crash of a Let L4-10 in the Democratic Repulic of Congo (DRC) this week. The aircraft is believed to have been operated by Doren Air Congo carrying humanitarian and medical equipment to fight Covid-19 on a domestic flight from
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Fastjet to go private to survive crisis.
Posted 19 August 2020
Low-cost carrier Fastjet is to de-list from the AIM market and will re-register as a private company in a last-ditch bid to survive.
in Air Transport / Technology / Space Collins Aerospace achieves Iridium Certus milestone
Posted 19 August 2020
Collins Aerospace Systems has reached a milestone in the development of its higher bandwidth Iridium Certus airborne satellite communications (SATCOM) system.
in Air Transport / Airports ICAO CART supported by IATA and ACI
Posted 19 August 2020
The implementation of globally harmonised recommendations developed by the ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce (CART) took a step forward this week through the launch of supporting initiatives for airlines and airports by the International Air
in Air Transport IATA issues airline health checklist to support ICAO Covid-19 guidance
Posted 18 August 2020
in Air Transport Introducing the Beechcraft King Air 360
Posted 5 August 2020
Textron Aviation has ushered in the next generation of its King Air turboprop family, popular in Africa, with the Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER.
in Air Transport / Technology Star Alliance enhances Travel Information Hub
Posted 5 August 2020
Building upon the successful launch of its Travel Information Hub at the end of June, global airline network Star Alliance - which includes Ethiopan Airlines, South African Airways and EgyptAir - has unveiled a series of useful upgrades to
in Air Transport Kenya Airways resumes international passenger flights
Posted 30 July 2020
Kenya Airways will be resuming its international passenger services on Saturday 1 August 2020 following the easing of movement restrictions as directed by H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta.
in Air Transport Unblocking bottlenecks in financial relief is critical
Posted 29 July 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging African governments to Take-Off guidance to ensure a safe restart to aviation.
in Air Transport RwandAir returns to service
Posted 23 July 2020
RwandAir will resume commercial passenger services from 1 August 2020.
in Air Transport Air Austral confirms its exit from Air Madagascar's capital
Posted 22 July 2020
Air Austral and Air Madagascar have signed a MOU confirming the exit of Air Austral from the capital of Air Madagascar.
in Air Transport Dash 8-400 cargo flight crashes in Somalia
Posted 15 July 2020
A de Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 belonging to Nairobi-based regional airline Bluebird Aviation crash-landed yesterday in Beledweyne in Somalia while carrying humanitarian aid to the city following recent floods.
in Air Transport Iraq repatriation flight returns South Africans home
Posted 9 July 2020
CemAir has welcomed 80 South Africans home from Iraq and Jordan on a special repatriation flight which touched down at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning.
in Air Transport IATA: Travellers are taking precautions
Posted 7 July 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released public opinion research showing a willingness to travel being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching COVID-19 during air travel.
in Air Transport Get online and grab yourself an African airline
Posted 6 July 2020
Aircraft, spares and even an entire South African regional airline are up for grabs on the online auction site Go-Dove.
in Air Transport IATA: Get the aviation industry moving again
Posted 6 July 2020
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today urged that costs related to public health measures aimed at mitigating the spread of communicable diseases should be borne by
in Air Transport Quarantine measures threaten aviation restart in Africa
Posted 2 July 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Africa and the Middle East (AME) to implement alternatives to quarantine on arrival that would allow economies to re-start while avoiding the importation
in Air Transport IATA: Urgent need for governments to address the quarantine issue
Posted 25 June 2020
in Air Transport / Airports Morocco to restart domestic flights this week
Posted 22 June 2020
Domestic flights in Morocco are set to resume on 25 June, in line with the partial easing of lockdown restrictions in parts of the country.
in Air Transport Nigeria puts block on domestic flight restart
Posted 20 June 2020
Nigeria's regulator (NCAA) has said that the proposed opening of domestic flights in the West African country on tomorrow has been stopped.
