in Air Transport 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Posted 7 June 2021
AFRAA has released African airlines’ performance update as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 4 June 2021
EgyptAir’s help has been enlisted to help dream become a reality. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Posted 20 May 2021
Angola’s expanding BestFly has begun operations providing inter-island services in Cape Verde.
in Air Transport 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 Posted 17 May 2021
Nigeria’s Azman Air has announced it will resume flight operations from May 16, 2021.
in Air Transport / Features 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 Posted 12 May 2021
Airbus has resumed work on the modernisation of its A320 Family industrial capabilities in Toulouse.
in Air Transport / Features 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Posted 20 April 2021
EgyptAir and Sudan Airways have signed a strategic partnership MoU.
in Air Transport 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 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 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 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 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 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 Posted 7 April 2021
Global travel retail platform, Travelport, has launched its next-generation platform, Travelport+.
in Air Transport 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 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 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 Posted 1 April 2021
Ethiopian Airlines has transported 1,056,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in a single flight, from Beijing to Harare.
in Air Transport Posted 31 March 2021
(IATA) announced the publication of the 2020 Safety Report and released data for the 2020 safety performance of the commercial airline industry which showed airlines based in sub-Saharan Africa experienced six accidents last year.
in Air Transport Posted 30 March 2021
IATA has urged governments to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfilment of COVID -19 testing requirements following the publication of new research by OXERA and Edge Health.
in Air Transport Posted 29 March 2021
Malawi Airlines this week suspended all flights between March 26 to 31st citing unspecified operational reasons.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 29 March 2021
While the rest of the world grapples with the Covid-19 traffic downturn, Uganda Airlines will branch out into long-haul operations in early 2021 after receiving its first Airbus A330-800neo.
in Air Transport Posted 26 March 2021
The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) have signed an MoU that establishes a framework for mutual cooperation on the future
in Air Transport / Features Posted 22 March 2021
While many African aviation businesses were grounded during the pandemic outbreak, one Kenyan airline was taking time out to restructure and revise its strategy for growth. It has now come out of the blocks with action rather than words, as Alan Peaford discovers.
in Air Transport Posted 20 March 2021
Government ministers across West Africa have jointly issued a 15-point post-covid recovery plan for the air transport industry in the region.
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials.
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2021
ATR is determined to emerge stronger from the COVID crisis by strengthening its global presence in the next decade and by continuing to offer the most sustainable and modern option for regional air travel.
in Air Transport Posted 17 March 2021
Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with the African Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Africa CDC) for the implementation of the African Union Trusted Travel Pass to make continental travel
in Air Transport Posted 15 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council’s approval of the latest recommendations from its Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART).
in Air Transport Posted 11 March 2021
Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready for revenue
in Air Transport Posted 9 March 2021
IATA has announced results from its latest poll of recent travellers, revealing growing confidence in a return to air travel, frustration with current travel restrictions, and acceptance of a travel app to manage health credentials for travel.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 8 March 2021
International tourism dropped by 72% between January and October 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, according to Kenya’s Tourism Research Institute. It was a body blow for the airlines that focus on supporting the industry.
in Air Transport Posted 5 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in January 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (December 2020).
in Air Transport Posted 4 March 2021
Aerion, the supersonic jet, maker has announced that the flight-service provider Flexjet has placed an order for 20 examples of the Aerion AS2 supersonic jet, reports Robb Report.
in Air Transport Posted 3 March 2021
Air Austral has obtained technical and regulatory approvals to operate
Medical Evacuation flights (EVASAN).
in Air Transport 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 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 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 Posted 24 February 2021
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has completed the transition of two aircraft to Air Express Algeria (AEA).
in Air Transport 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 Posted 22 February 2021
Olfa Hamdi who was appointed Chairman and CEO of Tunisair early January has been revoked today.
in Air Transport 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 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 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 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 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 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
