Royal Air Maroc becomes Cargo IQ member
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.
General Aviation
in General Aviation Air Senegal and Airbus Foundation team up for first goodwill flight
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 Seychelles embraces drones for fishery protection
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 IATA launches CEIV Fresh
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 IATA: Air cargo priorities should be trade, global standards and modernisation
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 Angola restructures state oil company air division
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 African carriers saw freight demand increase by 1.0% in January 2019
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 Turkish Cargo delivers circus lions to their natural habitat
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 Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of B737 freighter
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 Airbus showcases full spectrum of product and services at Aviation Africa
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 Partnership targets offshore market
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 African carriers’ saw freight demand decrease by 2.2%, in December 2018
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 ANTONOV Airlines transports mining equipment to Gabon for Bolloré Logistics
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 Boeing autonomous passenger air vehicle completes first flight
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 Airbus Helicopters sees strong sales in 2018
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 Rosaviatsiya validates Ansat high-altitude operation
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 Air Serv positions second aircraft in South Sudan
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 Tecnam P2012 traveller achieves Easa certification
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 Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator flies unmanned
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 Russian Helicopters to certify a service centre in Egypt in 2019
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 Ethiopian takes delivery of its eighth freighter
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 Russian Helicopters delivers two Mi-172 helicopters to Equatorial Guinea
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 African carriers saw freight demand contract by 2.1% in September
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 Competitive boost and enhanced operational capabilities for H145
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 Boeing forecasts air cargo traffic will double in 20 Years
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 Airbus demonstrates H125 helicopter in Addis Ababa
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 World Fuel Services to fuel thirteen legs of Raid Latécoère-Aéropostale
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 AAD: Helix – the manned ISR platform
Posted 21 September 2018
CADG chose AAD to launch its new manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform – Helix.
in General Aviation Aerosud Aviation in partnership with DB Schenker South Africa
Posted 21 September 2018
Aerosud Aviation has selected DB Schenker South Africa as its new logistics partner.
in General Aviation Africa's first Bell 595 Jet Ranger X delivered to South Africa
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.
in General Aviation Honeywell avionics protection plan selected by African based helicopter operators
Posted 20 September 2018
Honeywell International Avionics Protection Plan has been selected by leading Africa-based helicopter operators Heliconia of Morocco, Caverton of Nigeria and Titan Helicopters of South Africa.
in General Aviation Ethiopian to launch cargo flights to Zaragoza Bogota
Posted 31 August 2018
Ethiopian Airlines is set to commence twice weekly freighter service to Bogota, Colombia as of August 29, 2018. The cargo service will depart from Zaragoza (Spain) and will fly to Bogota with a stopover in Miami, using the B777-
in General Aviation African carriers saw freight demand contract by 8.3% in July
Posted 29 August 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 2.1% in July 2018, compared to the same period the
in General Aviation Airbus Perlan Mission II makes altitude history
Posted 28 August 2018
Airbus Perlan Mission II, the world’s first initiative to pilot an engineless aircraft to the edge of space, made history this week in El Calafate, Argentina, by soaring in the stratosphere to a pressure altitude of over 62,000 feet (60,669
in Air Transport / General Aviation / Events ICAO and South Africa partner to advance gender equality in aviation
Posted 21 August 2018
In a major step forward for gender equality and gender action in international air transport, ICAO and South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) were joined by over 500 leaders and experts from around the
in General Aviation ExecuJet welcomes first Pilatus PC-24 to Africa
Posted 16 August 2018
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, will be the first business aviation company to operate and manage a Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet in Africa.
in General Aviation Air Algérie adds first B737-800P2F
Posted 13 August 2018
Air Algérie has taken redelivery of its first B737-800(P2F) following its conversion into a freighter with STAECO in Jinan, China, reports ch-aviation.
in Air Transport / General Aviation Egyptair Cargo receives A330-200P2F from EFW
Posted 8 August 2018
Egyptair Cargo has taken delivery of a A330-200 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion from Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) - the joint venture between ST Engineering Aerospace and Airbus - following the successful completion of test
in General Aviation The BelugaXL airlifter brings a “smile” to Airbus’ production network
Posted 30 July 2018
The successful first flight of Airbus’ BelugaXL oversize airlifter marks an important milestone in further enhancing the company’s industrial network to support its production output – including the ramp-up in
in General Aviation Ethiopian and DHL Global Forwarding form joint venture
Posted 27 July 2018
Ethiopian Airlines and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a new agreement to form a joint venture company – DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services to build the Leading Cargo Logistics provider JV company in Africa.
in General Aviation Air Partner lion relocation flight is a roaring success
Posted 19 July 2018
Air Partner, a aviation services group, was recently called upon to assist in the successful relocation of a lion on behalf of the Born Free Foundation.
in General Aviation FIA2018: Africair signs PA for first Bell 407GXi in Africa
Posted 19 July 2018
Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, has announced that Africair has signed a purchase agreement for the first Bell 407GXi in Africa.
in General Aviation FIA2018: Astral in drones drive with Dubai deal
Posted 18 July 2018
Kenya’s cargo airline Astral Aviation signed a deal at the Farnborough Airshow today with Dubai-based Falcon Drones Technology for two Lucas-F250 drones with an option to purchase an additional 10 in 2019.
in General Aviation FIA2018: GECAS and Boeing announce agreement for 737-800 Boeing converted freighters
Posted 17 July 2018
GECAS and Boeing has announced today that they have reached an agreement for 35 additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow.
in General Aviation Milestone Aviation and Leonardo awarded Aramco medium helicopter renewal programme
Posted 16 July 2018
Milestone Aviation Group Milestone and Leonardo have announced they have been selected to renew the medium helicopter fleet of Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco (Aramco) – a
in General Aviation Airbus’ Helicopters industrial model is coming together
Posted 13 July 2018
The first pre-serial H160 has been fitted with its rear fuselage, the first major component assembly having been pre-assembled in Albacete, Spain according to the site specialisation strategy implemented in Airbus
in General Aviation Putting a smile on the BelugaXL’s face
Posted 9 July 2018
Airbus’ first BelugaXL is “all smiles” after rolling out from the paint shop in Toulouse, France, last week where this next-generation oversize cargo airlifter received its distinctive livery – which features beluga whale-inspired eyes and an
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters and Safran roll out major competitiveness boost to H125 and H130
Posted 28 June 2018
Airbus H125 and H130 helicopter customers will get a boost in their operations thanks to a significant reduction in direct maintenance costs for the Safran Arriel 2D engine, which equips both
in General Aviation Boeing and FedEx express announce order for 24 medium and large freighters
Posted 20 June 2018
Boeing and FedEx Express today announced a new order for 12 767 Freighters and 12 777 Freighters as the world's largest air cargo carrier continues to invest in the industry's most capable freighters to
in General Aviation Air Serv begins operations in Sudan
Posted 12 June 2018
Air Serv has deployed an aircraft to Khartoum, Sudan to support efforts assisting displaced people who have been forced from their homes due to drought and conflict.
in General Aviation Ethiopian Airlines and TAL Aviation partner to provide cargo and logistics services
Posted 12 June 2018
Ethiopian Airlines and TAL Aviation cargo divisions sign agreement, making it the first time TAL Aviation will be providing cargo and logistics services for the airline.
in General Aviation / Events AfBAA to launch CGAS at EBACE
Posted 22 May 2018
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) will launch the AfBAA Commercial General Aviation Symposium (CGAS), at EBACE 2018 in Geneva, with the CGAS event to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, 21-23 November 2018, as the Association’s first meeting focusing
in General Aviation / Features Why drone use is different in Africa
Posted 17 May 2018
The African unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is interesting in comparison to other regions of the world, with less dominance on the military use of such technologies and more emphasis on the humanitarian benefits. Beth Stevenson reports.
in General Aviation Rocketmine first African RPAS operator to gain safety compliance
Posted 13 April 2018
Rocketmine, the South African based subsidiary of the Delta Drone Group, has become the first drone operator in Africa to obtain both Basic Compliance Verification (BCV) and Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS)
in General Aviation Seeker Aircraft announces partnership with Ecoalpha Services
Posted 4 April 2018
Seeker Aircraft has announced that Seeker, a purpose built light observation aircraft, specifically designed and developed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, will now be available for
in General Aviation Yemen to see scheduled cargo ops in late 1Q18
Posted 12 March 2018
Air Djibouti is set to begin scheduled flights to the Yemeni city of Aden, one of the few foreign airlines to do so, reports ch-aviation.
in General Aviation Everett Aviation to re-start Mozambique operations
Posted 1 March 2018
Everett Aviation has announced the re-start of operations in Mozambique with the deployment of locally registered BK117-C1 C9-EXM.
in General Aviation Garmin introduces the GFC 600H helicopter flight control system
Posted 23 February 2018
Garmin has launched the GFCTM 600H flight control system for helicopter owners and operators – a breakthrough in cost-effective technology that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness.
in General Aviation Algerian minister confirms bids submitted re cargo market tender
Posted 22 February 2018
Algerian Minister of Public Works and Transport, Abdelghani Zaalane, has confirmed that four bids have been submitted to government regarding the proposed liberalisation of the country's air cargo market, reports
in General Aviation Bruno Even appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters
Posted 16 February 2018
Airbus SE has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive Committee.
in General Aviation Ethiopian starts dedicated freighter service from Bahir-Dar to Europe
Posted 29 January 2018
Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched a direct freighter flight from Bahir Dar to Liege, one of the largest Ethiopian flower importer destinations, carrying 45 tons of flowers on January 24, 2018.
in General Aviation Algeria allows private operators into air cargo market
Posted 25 January 2018
The Algerian government has opened the country's air freight sector up to local private operators, reports ch-aviation.
in General Aviation Egyptair extends its cargo partneship with WFS in Amsterdam and Brussels
Posted 23 January 2018
Egyptair has awarded a new cargo and mail handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Amsterdam and Brussels, extending its relationship with WFS at both airports.
in General Aviation First BelugaXL transporter rolls off assembly line
Posted 9 January 2018
The first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse, France this month.
in Defence / General Aviation Chinese take over Diamond for a GA jewel in the crown
Posted 27 December 2017
Chinese automotive and aviation company Wanfeng has bought the majority of shares in Austria’s Diamond Aircraft, the fourth largest general aviation manufacturer in the world.
in General Aviation AW109 Trekker helicopter achieves EASA certification
Posted 27 December 2017
Leonardo has announced the AW109 Trekker helicopter was issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) yesterday.
in General Aviation AW139 global helicopter fleet sets milestone of two million flight hours
Posted 27 December 2017
The AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter global fleet has reached an outstanding milestone of two million flight hours, across all operational scenarios on five continents, while performing a wide
in General Aviation / Features Elong takes drones to new heights
Posted 18 December 2017
Cameroon start-up company Will & Brothers – led by entrepreneur William Elong – intends to put the country on the map as a drone manufacturer and has raised $200,000 to fulfil his dream.
in General Aviation How Egypt is tackling its aviation challenges
Posted 11 December 2017
Egypt is probably the most important country in the Middle East and Africa when it comes to aviation. However, it has faced its share of challenges in recent years, including the revolution and a range of security issues.
in General Aviation / Features Conference plots the future direction for drones
Posted 11 December 2017
Unmanned air vehicles and their potential uses throughout Africa were put under the microscope at the Drones East Africa Conference in Nairobi. Githae Mwaniki reports.
in General Aviation African air freight up in October
Posted 6 December 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 5.9% in October 2017 compared to the year-earlier period. This was a slowdown from the
in General Aviation TIACA and AFRAA sign MoU on improving the air cargo sector
Posted 21 November 2017
TIACA and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have signed an MoU to work closely on issues affecting air cargo, from security to digitisation.
in General Aviation African carriers post largest year-on-year increase in demand in freight for September
Posted 1 November 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)has released data for global air freight markets in September 2017 showing that demand (measured in freight tonne kilometers or FTKs), rose
in General Aviation Royal Air Maroc Cargo and ECS Group launch freight service from USA, Canada to Africa
Posted 31 October 2017
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has launched a new service dedicated to the shipment of personal belongings from the USA and Canada to an extended number of countries in Africa, with special promotional
in General Aviation Third H160 prototype joins the flight test campaign
Posted 16 October 2017
The third H160 prototype (PT3) has performed its maiden flight. With its cabin interior configuration similar to that of a serial aircraft, will contribute to certification activities and flight testing to ensure the aircraft's
in General Aviation ATA-WCO collaboration to improve Air Cargo
Posted 12 October 2017
(IATA) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) announced that IATA's Cargo-XML messaging standard has been fully integrated into WCO's Cargo Targeting System (WCO CTS), a risk assessment tool available to WCO member countries worldwide.
in General Aviation BelugaXL is readied for electrical power-up
Posted 10 October 2017
BelugaXL is readied for electrical power-up as integration of the no. 1 giant airlifter continues.
in General Aviation Russian Helicopters produce two Mi-35M for Mali
Posted 9 October 2017
Russian Helicopters holding company produced two Mi-35M transport/attack helicopter for Mali under Rosoboronexport-related contract. Aircraft and all property necessary for their operation is delivered to the customer.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters developing automatic landing and obstacle avoidance system for helicopters
Posted 5 October 2017
Airbus Helicopters is developing an experimental on board image processing management system aimed at performing automatic approaches and landing in challenging conditions, as
in General Aviation Honeywell and Jordanian Aeronautical Systems boost engine support through local service centre
Posted 12 September 2017
Honeywell has signed a license agreement with Jordanian Aeronautical Systems to provide support services for Honeywell's T53 series of engines.
in General Aviation Cargolux grows market presence in Africa
Posted 12 September 2017
Cargolux Airlines is set to introduce two new destinations in Africa, Douala in Cameroon and Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Services to Lubumbashi will begin on 15 September while Douala is served as of 3 October.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters launches Fleetkeeper Electronic Flight Folio for South Africa
Posted 12 September 2017
Airbus Helicopters Southern Africa is offering its Fleetkeeper electronic technical logbook and electronic flight folio to customers and operators in South Africa, following its authorisation by
in General Aviation African carriers post largest year-on-year increase in freight demand
Posted 6 September 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 11.4% in July 2017 compared to the
in General Aviation Caverton Helicopters expands fleet with eight Bell Helicopters
Posted 31 August 2017
Caverton Helicopters Limited, a subsidiary of The Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc, has entered a purchase agreement with Dallas based Bell Helicopter for eight brand new Bell 407GXPs.
in General Aviation Cargolux increases market presence in Africa
Posted 29 August 2017
Cargolux Airlines has introduced two new destinations in Africa, Douala in Cameroon and Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The first Cargolux cargo plane to Lubumbashi will take off on 15 September, while Douala will be
in General Aviation Russian Helicopters to deliver 15 Ka-52 'Alligators' to Egypt in 2017
Posted 29 August 2017
Russian Helicopters says it will this year deliver 15 Kamov Ka-52 'Alligator' helicopters to Egypt as it forges ahead with the fulfilment of a 2016 order of 46 units, reports Oscar Nkala.
in General Aviation Caverton Helicopters signs contract with Chevron Nigeria
Posted 24 August 2017
Nigerian aviation services provider Caverton Helicopters has signed a five-year duration contract to provide 24-hour medical evacuation services to petroleum company Chevron Nigeria, reports Oscar Nkala.
in General Aviation Spectrum Aeromed releases Carbon Fiber 3200 Series PTU for VIP and MedEvac ops
Posted 10 August 2017
Spectrum Aeromed has completed production on their newest 3200 Series Carbon Fiber PTU.
in General Aviation Africa records 25.9% growth in demand for air cargo
Posted 2 August 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4% in the first-half of 2017 compared to the first-half of
in General Aviation / Features Nigeria zones in on drone regulation
Posted 26 July 2017
Although the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) targets 2018 to publish standards and recommended practices (SARPs) for the certification and operations of drones, interest in their civil and military use in Nigeria has continued to
in Air Transport / General Aviation Sukhoi Superjet 100 confirmed its ability to fly from short runways
Posted 10 July 2017
Since the beginning of July 2017 Sukhoi Superjet 100 has successfully performed flights to one of the oldest airports of Northern Europe – Bromma (Sweden). It has a relatively short runway of 1660m and it is situated
in Defence / General Aviation Airborne drones set to provide security patrols in South Africa
Posted 10 July 2017
Autonomous drones are set to take over border patrols, crime hotspot monitoring and more, according to South Africa's Airborne Drones.
in General Aviation African carriers see largest year-on-year cargo increase in May
Posted 5 July 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew 12.7% in May 2017 compared to the year-earlier
in General Aviation Heico acquires composites manufacturer
Posted 20 June 2017
Heico has announced that its Flight Support Group has acquired 100% of Carbon by Design, a rapidly growing manufacturer of composite components for UAVs, rockets, spacecraft and other specialised applications. The purchase price and financial
in Business Aviation / General Aviation UAVs to get the hands-on approach from ExecuJet in Africa
Posted 13 June 2017
ExecuJet is announcing the addition of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) services at its African facilities in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Lagos.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo to increase cooperation
Posted 7 June 2017
Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have signed an MoU which will see the two airlines cooperate in a number of areas including network development, freighter deployment and increasing traffic on several trade lanes
in General Aviation / Training Starlite opts for Traxxal and gives first outing to R44 Cadet
Posted 2 June 2017
South Africa and Mauritius based Starlite Aviation has signed up to Traxxall Technologies' maintenance tracking and inventory management system.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Features Flying doctors to the rescue
Posted 19 May 2017
It may not have flashing red lights and a siren, but for some seriously ill patients in west Africa, a white Beechcraft 1900 is the vehicle that means their chance of recovery has taken a sudden turn for the better. Alan Dron reports.
in General Aviation / Features Going into battle against the deadly hoards
Posted 15 May 2017
Helicopters and light jets have been used recently to fight African armyworms and locusts in Zambia and other countries in southern Africa. Humphrey Nkonde reports.
in General Aviation South African Airways Cargo wins the Best Cargo Airline Africa award
Posted 12 May 2017
South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has won Best Cargo Airline-Africa at the 2017 Air Cargo Airline of the Year awards hosted by Air Cargo News.
