in General Aviation Posted 1 July 2020
Airbus Helicopters’ multi-role twin engine H160 has been granted its type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
in General Aviation Posted 30 June 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in May showing a slight improvement in the air cargo market, although African airlines post smallest cargo contraction.
in General Aviation Posted 25 June 2020
The latest model in the Bombardier Global series has entered service, it was announced today.
in General Aviation Posted 23 June 2020
The Airbus Foundation, together with the French Red Cross (FRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), have flown a medical team and 14 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Republic of the
in General Aviation / Technology Posted 16 June 2020
Global technology giant Honeywell has taken a step into the future with the formation of a new business unit dedicated to the growing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and urban air mobility (UAM) industries.
in General Aviation Posted 3 June 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in April showing that demand dropped 27.7% compared to the same period in 2019 - the sharpest fall ever
in General Aviation Posted 7 May 2020
National Aviation Services (NAS) recently donated Rapid Diagnostic Testing (RDT) kits to the Covid-19 National Task Force formed by the Ugandan Ministry of Health.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 6 May 2020
Angolan fixed wing and rotary aircraft operator, Bestfly, has won a three-year contract to support ExxonMobil’s requirements to ferry staff from Luanda to its main oil logistics base at Soyo.
in General Aviation / Features Posted 4 May 2020
Gyrocopters – also known as autogyros – have become a notable fixture of the African aviation panorama. Erwan de Cherisey reports.
in General Aviation Posted 4 May 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) warned that air capacity for postal services is insufficient and urged governments to do more to support the movement of mail by air during the COVID-19
in General Aviation Posted 30 April 2020
Airbus is developing a modification for A330 and A350 family aircraft which will enable airlines to install freight pallets directly onto the cabin floor seat tracks, after removal of the
in General Aviation Posted 28 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March air cargo performance demonstrating a severe capacity shortfall. African airlines were less affected by disruptions in March.
in General Aviation Posted 22 April 2020
RwandAir has resumed cargo flights to Guangzhou, China, after a suspension of passenger flights in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
in General Aviation Posted 22 April 2020
Ethiopian Airlines completed the flight and delivery of the second-round shipments of life saving medical supplies to fight COVID-19 donated by Jack Ma to all African countries.
in General Aviation Posted 9 April 2020
For the first time in its history, the Cargo division of South African Airways, SAA Cargo, operated a passenger aircraft for a pure cargo uplift.
in General Aviation Posted 9 April 2020
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services is adapting its operations to the evolving global demand for air cargo services following the COVID-19 pandemic.
in General Aviation Posted 7 April 2020
An Air Serv aircraft is on the ground in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) to support humanitarian operations there.
in General Aviation Posted 6 April 2020
Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France, Germany, Spain and the UK.
in General Aviation Posted 6 April 2020
South African state-owned aerospace and military technology conglomerate Denel is mobilising its resources and expertise towards a priority project for the local design and development of medical ventilators in support of the national
in General Aviation Posted 30 March 2020
Ethiopian Airlines has delivered medical supplies donated by Jack Ma, the founder of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba, to 39 African countries within five days. Ethiopian has transported Jack Ma’s support including
in General Aviation Posted 25 March 2020
International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective.
in General Aviation Posted 24 March 2020
FAI rent-a-jet AG, Germany’s Air Ambulance Specialist and Special Mission Operator has been working 24/7 to help evacuate those in need following unprecedented demand from the spread of coronavirus.
in General Aviation Posted 24 March 2020
Astral Aviation has said it will continue to operate freighter throughout the current crisis.
in General Aviation Posted 17 March 2020
Etihad Cargo has announced its freighter schedule for the IATA summer season, boosting capacity to its top freighter gateways.
in General Aviation Posted 17 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it continues to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
in Defence / General Aviation Posted 9 March 2020
As part of its efforts to restructure its business, exit from non-core entities and find new markets for its defence and high-tech products and services, Denel is currently at an advanced stage to exit and wind up its
in General Aviation Posted 5 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has eleased data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers decreased by 3.3% in January 2020, compared to the same period in
in General Aviation / Events / Airports Posted 4 March 2020
Air BP will be highlighting innovative carbon reduction solutions and aviation sustainability at the Aviation Africa 2020 summit, which starts today in Addis Ababa (4th-5th March).
in Defence / General Aviation Posted 19 February 2020
Leonardo has revealed that two Beechcraft King Air 350ERs, equipped as Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), have gone into service with an African Navy following their delivery by the Company, which acted as prime contractor and
in General Aviation Posted 17 February 2020
Stellwagen Group has today announced the delivery of a second Airbus C295 aircraft to DAC Aviation International, which will add this additional aircraft to its humanitarian operations in Africa.
in General Aviation Posted 12 February 2020
Virgin Atlantic Cargo will launch a new daily Heathrow-Cape Town service from October 2020 and increase capacity to Cuba as part of their winter flying programme.
in General Aviation Posted 6 February 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released full-year 2019 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell by 3.3% compared to 2018 while capacity (AFTK)
in General Aviation Posted 16 January 2020
The BelugaXL has entered into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes.
in General Aviation Posted 8 January 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 1.1% in November 2019,
in General Aviation Posted 2 January 2020
UPS, in collaboration with UNHCR, has delivered close to 100 tons of relief items to bring critical supplies to victims of the recent flooding in Somalia which has affected half a million people and uprooted 400,000 from
in General Aviation Posted 16 December 2019
The International Air Cargo Association or TIACA is making significant changes in its approach to reach out to all stakeholders in the air cargo value chain in a rapidly evolving and challenging global trade and commerce.
in General Aviation Posted 4 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.5% in October 2019, compared to
in General Aviation Posted 17 November 2019
Embraer announced today that Air Peace, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline, has signed a contract for three additional E195-E2s, confirming purchase rights from the original contract, signed in April this year.
in General Aviation Posted 15 November 2019
The Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine has received certification to power the new Airbus BelugaXL air transporter.
in General Aviation Posted 23 October 2019
The successful adoption of business rescue will see the AHRLAC aircraft flying again soon, writes Sam Basch.
in General Aviation Posted 23 October 2019
Leonardo has signed a Distributorship Agreement with Absolute Aviation Group in South Africa for the civil and commercial market.
in General Aviation Posted 11 October 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.9% in August 2019,
in General Aviation Posted 2 October 2019
43 Air School Pty has announced that it is now the sole distributer of the full Pipistrel Aircraft Range in South Africa, and Portugal.
in General Aviation Posted 24 September 2019
DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services – a joint venture formed between DHL Global Forwarding and Ethiopian Airlines - is scaling up its operations in Ethiopia.
in General Aviation Posted 24 September 2019
UPS has announced the addition of three new countries served by UPS Worldwide Express, and broadened its reach across 76 cities in the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa (ISMEA).
in Air Transport / General Aviation Posted 10 September 2019
ECS Group’s Turkish subsidiary GAC TR (Globe Air Cargo Turkey) has signed an exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo to begin optimising marketing of its cargo offering from September.
in General Aviation Posted 5 September 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.2% in July 2019, compared to the
in Air Transport / General Aviation / Technology Posted 3 September 2019
South Africa’s Pegasus Universal Aerospace, pioneer of the Vertical Business Jet (VBJ) Pegasus One, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based, technical aviation
in General Aviation Posted 23 August 2019
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has started once weekly freighter service to Bangkok, Thailand and Hanoi, Vietnam as of August 16, 2019.
in General Aviation / Features Posted 9 August 2019
As FAI marks its 30th anniversary it is looking to increase its business in Africa. Marcelle Nethersole reports.
in General Aviation Posted 7 August 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 4.8% in June 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the
in General Aviation / Features Posted 31 July 2019
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk family helicopters have been used in Africa for several decades, with military operators including Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. Commercial operators, however, were non-existent… with one
in General Aviation Posted 9 July 2019
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has connected Chongqing, the largest municipality in Southwest China with Africa and South America with a weekly cargo flight as of 26 June 2019.
in General Aviation Posted 5 July 2019
Specialists of the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, a subsidiary of the Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec) finished a series of Mi-38 flights conducted under the instrument flight rules (IFR), as well as in conditions of
in General Aviation Posted 19 June 2019
ASL Aviation (ASL) and Boeing have signed an MoU for 20 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), bringing the world’s first Next-Generation 737-800 freighter conversion to 120 orders and commitments,
in General Aviation Posted 17 June 2019
Russian Helicopters has presented a concept of the modernised light Ansat helicopter at the International Paris Air Show 2019.
in General Aviation Posted 21 May 2019
An Air Serv aircraft has positioned to Mozambique, where it will support relief efforts following a devastating period of successive storms.
in General Aviation / Features Posted 21 May 2019
The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) and Zambian Ministry of Health have agreed to partner in establishing a national air ambulance service using a dedicated emergency response aircraft, writes Jon Lake.
in General Aviation / Features Posted 10 May 2019
From military helicopters through ‘aerial bats’ to unmanned air vehicles, Africa’s aerial anti-poaching operations are being stepped up. David Oliver reports.
in General Aviation Posted 8 May 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased 0.1% in March 2019, compared to the same period in 2018.
in General Aviation Posted 2 May 2019
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistic Services has been crowned with 2019 Best Cargo at an awards ceremony in London by Air Cargo News.
in General Aviation Posted 26 April 2019
Drone-delivery company Zipline International has officially expanded its operations in to Ghana where it will have the capacity to dispense medicines and vaccines to millions of people throughout the country from four new facilities in
in General Aviation Posted 24 April 2019
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft is relocating its Q Series aircraft regional support team from Lanseria International Airport, to Airways Park (close to O.R. Tambo International Airport).
in General Aviation Posted 23 April 2019
O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa’s biggest and busiest port of entry, was named African Airport of the Year at the Air Cargo Africa conference and exhibition. This was the fourth time the airport has won
in General Aviation Posted 17 April 2019
ACUNIS, the cooperation between Unitechnik and AMOVA both from Germany, planned and implemented the new air cargo terminal in Addis Ababa for government-owned Ethiopian Airlines.
in General Aviation Posted 9 April 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased 4.7% in February 2019, compared to the same
in General Aviation Posted 8 April 2019
NAS will offer comprehensive ground handling and cargo services in Mozambique beginning July 2019.
in General Aviation Posted 4 April 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased 4.7% in February 2019, compared to
in General Aviation Posted 27 March 2019
Weststar Aviation Services, a regional offshore helicopter transportation services provider, and Leonardo signed a contract – valued at around 50 million euros - for three new-generation AW169 and two AW139 helicopters for
in General Aviation Posted 15 March 2019
Royal Air Maroc has become the latest airline to join Cargo iQ, signing up at the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA)’s World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Singapore this week.
in General Aviation Posted 13 March 2019
The Airbus Foundation and Air Senegal organised their first goodwill flight on March 8 to transport medical equipment, toys, clothes for kids and adults as well as books on board the airline’s newest A330neo.
in General Aviation / Features Posted 13 March 2019
The Seychelles Fishing Authority has unleashed an unprecedented combination of short-range drones, autonomous long-range unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), Earth observation data and fisheries intelligence analysis in its fight
in General Aviation Posted 12 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new industry certification—the Center for Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh)—to improve the handling and the transport by air of perishable products.
in General Aviation Posted 12 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and the air cargo industry to focus on three priorities to accommodate the expanding demand for air cargo and ensure the
in General Aviation / Features Posted 11 March 2019
Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol (Sociedade Nacional de Combustíveis de Angola – the National Fuel Society of Angola), has signed an agreement with a consortium formed by Canada’s CHC and Morocco’s Heliconia to
in General Aviation Posted 7 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased 1.8% in January 2019, compared to the
in General Aviation Posted 5 March 2019
Turkish Cargo delivered three young lionesses Luca, Charlie, Kai and the young lion Nathan to South Africa, their natural habitat, from Kiev with a connection flight from Istanbul.
in General Aviation Posted 4 March 2019
Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first B737-800 freighter, the first of its kind in the Ethiopian Cargo fleet mix, on March 01, 2019.
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Technology / Events Posted 26 February 2019
From commercial aircraft and helicopters to unmanned aerial systems and satellite imaging, Airbus is showcasing the full spectrum of its business, products and services in Africa at this year’s Aviation
in General Aviation / Features Posted 25 February 2019
French helicopter company, Héli-Union, has announced a new partnership with Angolan business jet charter operator and service and maintenance provider, Bestfly, writes Jon Lake.
in General Aviation Posted 6 February 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2018 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.5% compared to 2017.
in General Aviation Posted 29 January 2019
ANTONOV Airlines has completed a project transporting mining equipment from East Midlands Airport (EMA) in the UK to Franceville Airport (MVB) in Gabon in just nine days, facilitated by in-house ANTONOV
in General Aviation Posted 24 January 2019
Boeing has successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Virginia.
in General Aviation Posted 24 January 2019
Airbus Helicopters delivered 356 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 413 helicopters in 2018 (up from 350 gross orders in 2017).
in General Aviation Posted 23 January 2019
The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has certified the increase in take-off/landing altitude of Ansat helicopter to 3,500 m.
in General Aviation Posted 15 January 2019
An Air Serv aircraft departed Entebbe International Airport yesterday for South Sudan to support ongoing humanitarian relief efforts within the region.
in General Aviation Posted 1 January 2019
Tecnam has announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded full type certification to the P2012 Traveller.
in General Aviation Posted 24 December 2018
The Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator took off for a fully unmanned autonomous flight at the military airbase in Istres in the south of France this last week.
in General Aviation Posted 6 December 2018
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is completing the creation of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for Mi-8/17 helicopters based at the facilities of Helwan Factory
in General Aviation Posted 13 November 2018
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has taken delivery of its eighth B777 freighter aircraft in its cargo fleet family, on November 10, 2018 at its home base at Bole International Airport.
in General Aviation Posted 7 November 2018
As part of the contract with the government of Equatorial Guinea, Russian Helicopters holding company has produced and transferred to the customer two Mi-172 helicopters manufactured at Kazan Helicopters
in General Aviation Posted 5 November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.0% in September 2018, compared to the same
in General Aviation Posted 17 October 2018
Airbus H145 customers will now benefit from the extension of the warranty of the H145’s Arriel 2E engines from two years/1,000 hours to three years/2000 hours. This extension is valid for H145s delivered from January
in General Aviation Posted 17 October 2018
Boeing projects air cargo operators will need more than 2,600 freighters over the next two decades to keep up with increasing global freight traffic, which is expected to double with 4.2 percent growth annually.
in General Aviation Posted 15 October 2018
Airbus is undertaking a series of demo flights in Ethiopia with its robust, rugged and reliable single-engine H125 helicopter, proving its high performance in dry, high and hot operating conditions.
in General Aviation Posted 25 September 2018
World Fuel Services has been named fuel supplier for thirteen legs of the historic Raid Latécoère- Aéropostale rally in its centenary year.
in General Aviation Posted 21 September 2018
CADG chose AAD to launch its new manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform – Helix.
in General Aviation Posted 21 September 2018
Aerosud Aviation has selected DB Schenker South Africa as its new logistics partner.
in General Aviation Posted 20 September 2018
South Africa’s National Airways Corporation (NAC) unveiled Bell’s newest commercial aircraft, the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X to the African market.
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