in Technology Posted 20 May 2020
SITA has stepped up its commitment to developing a permanent digital identity for air travel by becoming a Premium Donor of the Sovrin Foundation, the international non-profit organisation focused on the advancement of
in Technology / Features Posted 20 May 2020
Ethiopian Airlines is investing heavily in information and communications technology (ICT) development to boost its sales revenue. Kaleyesus Bekele reports.
in Technology / Features / People Posted 19 May 2020
More than 200 start-up companies from across some 28 countries in Africa applied for a place on the Africa4Future initiative run by Airbus.
in Technology Posted 19 May 2020
Thales Alenia Space and ASECNA have confirmed their expertise in the development and operation of complex satellite navigation systems for Africa.
in Technology Posted 6 May 2020
Ethiopian Airlines has introduced a mobile app and chatbot-assisted shipment tracking service to elevate cargo customers’ experience.
in Technology Posted 23 April 2020
Airbus has announced a new aircraft hand-over and “e-Delivery” virtual process has recently commenced operation, guaranteeing continuation of Airbus’ delivery stream, while integrating the required health &
in Technology Posted 18 April 2020
‘FlightPlan’ will bring together leading aviation voices on 29 April 2020 to share insights, expertise and intelligence via panel sessions, debates, news updates and live Q&As.
in Technology Posted 10 April 2020
GE Aviation is offering a new digital fuel dashboard at no cost to commercial airline customers using GE's event measurement system (EMS), enabled by Microsoft Azure.
in Technology Posted 7 April 2020
Skylegs, a flight operations specialist, has unveiled a first batch of operational features to help operators combat COVID-19.
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 Technology / Features Posted 28 February 2020
With space-based air traffic management gaining traction globally, Thomas Kgokolo, the interim CEO of South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), speaks to Keith Mwanalushi about system integration in Africa.
in Technology Posted 25 February 2020
Ivory Coast carrier Air Côte d’Ivoire is extending its relationship with trusted inflight connectivity partner SITAONAIR across its new fleet of A320neo aircraft, enabling enhanced levels of passenger
in Technology Posted 14 February 2020
Maureva, a leading Airline Software and Service Solutions Provider, has received the New Distribution Capability (NDC) Capable Level 4 status for its ANDIE solution.
in Technology Posted 28 January 2020
Lufthansa Systems has announced that RwandAir is using its NetLine/Sched and ProfitLine/Price solutions.
in Technology / Airports Posted 20 January 2020
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which owns and operates a network of nine airports across South Africa, has selected BEONTRA Scenario Planning (a subsidiary of Leidos), to help optimise its
in Technology Posted 19 December 2019
Airbus has commenced deliveries to airlines of the first A350s equipped with pioneering new touchscreen cockpit displays.
in Technology Posted 19 November 2019
L3Harris Technologies has signed an agreement with RwandAir to support the airline’s pilot training plans and growth strategy.
in Technology Posted 8 November 2019
Inmarsat has launched SwiftBroadband Helo (SB-Helo) X-Stream, a new system for X-Stream services specifically developed for rotary aircraft.
in Technology Posted 6 November 2019
Airlines and airports spent a record US$50 billion in 2018 on IT to support improvements to the passenger journey and are now beginning to enjoy the benefit of that investment.
in Technology Posted 25 October 2019
Panasonic Avionics subsidiary, AeroMobile, an inflight mobile connectivity provider, have launched mobile connectivity onboard EgyptAir Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
in Technology Posted 24 October 2019
Jet Aviation and GE Aviation have signed a long-term agreement for a comprehensive safety and fleet modernisation project including C-FOQATM.
in Technology Posted 17 October 2019
With the introduction of eVisa service back in June 2017, Ethiopia eased entry into the country with a digitised service accessible from any part of the world, which to-date has seen more 200,000 people from 217 countries visit Ethiopia via the eVisa.
in Technology Posted 16 October 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the results of its 2019 Global Passenger Survey showing that passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience.
in Technology Posted 10 October 2019
Given the ever-growing global interest in blockchain within aviation, it is clear that this is more than just a passing trend for the industry. This is according to Maneesh Jaikrishna, Vice-President, India and
in Technology Posted 2 October 2019
Rolls-Royce has completed the acquisition of the electric and hybrid-electric aerospace propulsion activities of Siemens (formerly known as the eAircraft business), following a
in Technology Posted 25 September 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the launch of IATA MRO SmartHub, an online tool that brings much needed transparency to the market for aircraft components and parts.
in Technology Posted 24 September 2019
Airbus Cabin Electronics inaugurated its first Service Centre for the Africa and the Middle East regions at Dubai Airport Freezone today.
in Technology Posted 13 September 2019
Passengers flying Ethiopian with layover between 8 and 24 hours in Addis Ababa are set to have their end-to-end layover experience transformed in a whole new way with the launch of the airline’s digitised transit package dubbed Feel Addis.
in Technology Posted 12 September 2019
Airbus has commenced in-flight trials of IoT connected cabin technologies on board an A350-900 Flight Lab aircraft – to be shortly revealed to customers.
in Technology Posted 10 September 2019
South African carrier kulula.com is to implement Sabre’s new Digital Workspace solution, aiming to transform the airport experience.
in Technology Posted 9 September 2019
Surfing the internet with seamless reliable connectivity has now become the new normal onboard Ethiopian Airlines flights thanks to the onboard WiFi internet connectivity the Airline
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 Technology Posted 22 July 2019
Bose’s latest headset designed for corporate jet and commercial aircraft pilots was unveiled at Oshkosh today.
in Technology Posted 1 July 2019
Kenya Airways has selected GE Aviation for the Flight Operations suite of digital products across the airline's fleet of Boeing 737, 787 and Embraer E190 aircraft.
in Technology Posted 25 June 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged aviation stakeholders to embrace data and digital transformation to help deliver a frictionless customer experience while enhancing safety and
in Technology Posted 24 June 2019
More than 100 of the world’s airlines and airports gathered in Belgium last week as SITA, the air transport IT provider, celebrated its 70th anniversary.
in Technology Posted 19 June 2019
Embraer has announced the launch of IKON, a cloud system for capturing, storing and analysing high volume data for the predictive maintenance of the E-Jets family.
in Technology Posted 17 June 2019
GE Aviation and Avation have signed an agreement to provide the AirVault Asset Transfer System across the lessor's fleet of ATR72 turboprops, A220-300, A320 and A321 narrow-body jets, Boeing 777-300ER and
in Technology Posted 30 May 2019
Airbus has been selected to deliver Inmarsat’s newest fleet of satellites as part of a long-term strategy to develop the most agile, flexible, diverse and cost-effective Embraer and
in Technology Posted 30 May 2019
Inmarsat has announced a contract with Airbus Defence &Space (Airbus) to develop a pioneering new generation of satellites for its Global Xpress (GX) network, which will mark a
in Technology Posted 20 May 2019
Ethiopian Airlines has launched its Ethiopian Mobile Application - customised with a suite of innovative features including document scanning, and mobile wallet for boarding pass.
in Technology Posted 9 April 2019
Ethiopian Airlines has established a new partnership with Immfly, an on-board digital transformation platform for in-flight e-commerce and on-board connectivity that enables airlines to digitally
in Technology Posted 3 April 2019
Following the announcement of digEcor’s acquisition of commercial IFE business from Collins Aerospace, Burrana is now offering a wider product range including Airshow ASXi Moving Maps, FlightPath3D and digEcor’s original Moving Map.
in Technology Posted 2 April 2019
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) is today enhancing the range of Wellness solutions it offers to airlines and their passengers with the launch of Calm and myNoise.
in Technology Posted 13 March 2019
AirMap, an Unmanned aerial system Traffic Management (UTM) platform, and Fortem Technologies, an airspace awareness, safety and security company, will collaborate to provide an integrated
in Technology Posted 27 February 2019
Airline passengers are using automated technology for passport checks at double the rate recorded in 2017 and are more satisfied when doing so too. This is according to the SITA 2019 Passenger IT Insights,
in Technology Posted 27 February 2019
Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier is attending the 4th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda as sponsor and exhibitor.
in Technology Posted 27 February 2019
Displaying one’s own aircraft position on airport maps helps pilots navigate between the gate and the runway. This function in the Lido/AMM Airport Moving Map from Lufthansa
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 Technology Posted 26 February 2019
Engineers at Rolls-Royce in Derby, UK, have successfully tested a key component of the UltraFan engine design. UltraFan will redefine the world of jet engines, delivering significant weight, noise
in Technology Posted 18 February 2019
BIRD Aerosystems, the leading developer of Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASIO) and Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS), will present its AMPS MD Directional Infra-Red Counter Measure
in Air Transport / Technology / Aircraft Interiors Posted 11 February 2019
Air Senegal has selected SITAONAIR to deploy its high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) on its new-generation A330neo fleet – making Air Senegal the first airline on the African continent to activate Inmarsat's GX Aviation
in Technology Posted 8 February 2019
Honeywell and Curtiss-Wright have partnered to develop an entirely new way for airlines to monitor and analyse flight data.
in Technology Posted 31 January 2019
Airbus SE detected a cyber incident on Airbus “Commercial Aircraft business” information systems, which resulted in unauthorised access to data. The company said ‘there is no impact on Airbus’ commercial operations.’
in Technology Posted 30 January 2019
RwandAir has announced its expansion through its partnership with Amadeus, a passenger service solution, to adopt technology that will allow its customers to benefit from improved efficiency, a better experience and increased convenience.
in Technology Posted 18 January 2019
Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) has announced that South Africa's Mango Airlines has ordered its latest Split Scimitar Winglet technology for its Boeing Next Generation 737-800 fleet.
in Technology Posted 15 January 2019
Rolls-Royce is the launch customer for SITAONAIR’s e-Aircraft DataHub – a new neutral aircraft data management service designed to bring significant, distinct benefits to airlines and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
in Technology Posted 8 January 2019
As part of the Bell Nexus team Thales is helping redefine the flying experience proven yesterday as Bell revealed the full-scale configuration of its vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi vehicle at CES 2019.
in Technology Posted 8 January 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the successful completion of the first “IATA Pay” ticket purchase transaction in a live test environment. The transaction was conducted in partnership
in Technology Posted 4 January 2019
Collins Aerospace, as a result of a new agreement with Inmarsat, will now work directly with Inmarsat to offer JetConneX (JX) high-speed internet service to business jet operators through a Level 1 Value Added
in Technology Posted 6 December 2018
Kenya is set to become the first country in the world to adopt TIACA’s new Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) tool nationwide, in a bid to improve standards at all airports across the country.
in Technology Posted 5 November 2018
PassionAir has chosen the Crane solutions suite from Turkish IT provider Hitit.
in Technology Posted 17 October 2018
Maureva, a specialist software development and service provision company in the air transport sector, continues its global expansion, driven by its business success.
in Technology Posted 16 October 2018
GKN Fokker Services and UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) have entered into a lifetime Repair License Agreement to support UTAS’ hydraulic flight control components of the Bombardier CRJ200 and CRJ700/900/1000 aircraft in
in Technology Posted 9 October 2018
Inflight Wi-Fi is a key driver in forming customer loyalty and satisfaction among today’s airline passengers across Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), according to the industry’s largest poll of
in Technology Posted 3 October 2018
Maureva, an airline software and service solutions provider based in Mauritius, has announced that Jeju Air has selected EDGAR passenger revenue accounting solution to streamline their passenger revenue
in Technology Posted 2 October 2018
Seabury Solutions, a provider of information technology solutions for the aviation industry, has announced the addition of Zimbabwe’s new start-up airline, Zimbabwe Airways.
in Technology Posted 28 September 2018
Airlines and airports are investing to deliver secure and easy travel for passengers, with biometric technology a key priority. This is according to research released today by global IT
in Technology Posted 26 September 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and EgyptAir, have announced an agreement to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for its new fleet of 15 A320neo aircraft.
in Technology Posted 21 September 2018
Inmarsat and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) have agreed a strategic collaboration, for an initial ten-year period, that enables them to combine their highly complementary market
in Technology Posted 20 September 2018
Seabury Solutions, a provider of Information Technology solutions for the aviation industry, has said that the Department of Civil Aviation Mauritius (DCA Mauritius) has completed the implementation of the
in Technology Posted 5 September 2018
Ethiopian Airlines Group and Lufthansa Systems have introduced Lufthansa’s Lido/Flight 4D solution in Ethiopian’s flight planning system. This new generation of the proven flight planning solution from Lufthansa
in Technology Posted 23 August 2018
Aireon and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) have announced that Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), Aircraft Operators, Regulators and Search and Rescue
in Technology Posted 23 August 2018
North America-based completions and MRO specialist Flying Colours has completed its first Ka-band installation on a Gulfstream GV airframe.
in Technology Posted 21 August 2018
South African Airways (SAA) has launched one of its flagship initiatives to promote communication between management and its employees.
in Technology Posted 9 August 2018
Air Seychelles has upgraded its website booking engine, making it simpler and more user-friendly for guests to book their travel through their mobile or tablet devices.
in Technology / Aircraft Interiors Posted 18 July 2018
Honeywell International has confirmed the first installations of its high-speed JetWave satellite communications hardware in Africa
in Technology Posted 3 July 2018
Ethiopian Airlines is partnering with CellPoint Mobile to provide more payment options and an improved mobile user experience to its passengers.
in Technology Posted 19 June 2018
The commercial aviation industry is at the beginning of a technology investment wave fuelled by advancements in high-speed, in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity according to a new report by Honeywell released today.
in Technology Posted 13 June 2018
Honeywell is joining forces with flight tracking data company FlightAwar to bring a new level of advanced flight tracking support to operations control centres and business jet owners.
in Technology Posted 4 June 2018
The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines has launched an e-visa service for all international visitors to Ethiopia that became effective June 01,
in Technology Posted 31 May 2018
Honeywell is expanding its range of GoDirect connected services to deliver improved flight support within its signature program, GoDirect Flight.
in Technology Posted 30 May 2018
Lufthansa Systems has announced that Egypt Air will continue to use its SchedConnect codeshare management solution for the next five years.
in Technology Posted 16 May 2018
Under the slogan “Intelligence Shared”, Airbus is showcasing next generation communication solutions for professional mobile networks at the Critical Communications World (CCW) 2018 in
in Technology Posted 14 May 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Safety Line and Air Austral have announced an agreement to provide fuel saving solutions for the carrier’s narrowbody and widebody aircraft.
in Technology Posted 9 May 2018
Honeywell has announced new smart airport technology that helps enhance the safety and efficiency of airside operations.
in Technology Posted 27 April 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) is to establish new Innovation Studios at key centers across the globe.
in Technology Posted 26 April 2018
Rolls-Royce and Airbus have signed a collaboration agreement for the integration of Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan demonstrator for flight testing.
in Technology Posted 17 April 2018
Airbus will intensively contribute to the next steps in finding a global standard for mission-critical multimedia group communication.
in Air Transport / Technology Posted 12 April 2018
Reunion-based Air Austral is to see fuel reduction on its Indian Ocean flights thanks to a new data analysis system developed by Safety Line in collaboration with Panasonic Avionics.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Technology Posted 10 April 2018
Commercial pilots can now benefit from the noise cancellation technology that changed the whole communication scene for general aviation pilots following the launch of a new premium headset from Bose.
in Defence / Technology / People Posted 10 April 2018
South Africa's Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has appointed an entirely new Board of Directors for the coountry's state-owned technology group Denel reports Sam Basch. The board is an
in Technology Posted 10 April 2018
STG Aerospace has launched the latest version of its liTeMood LED lighting system for Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, along with the first two launch customers - Small Planet Airlines and XL Airways France who
in Technology Posted 3 April 2018
Honeywell is expanding its GoDirect connected services to one of the last unconnected aerospace frontiers, the ground.
in Technology Posted 28 March 2018
Maureva continues to strengthen its position both in Europe and Asia with the recent signature of Air Belgium and the Japanese carrier Star Flyer.
in Technology Posted 27 March 2018
Air Algérie has now migrated its reservation, inventory, ticketing, revenue management, loyalty, payment, departure control and digital capabilities to the Amadeus Passenger Service System.
in Technology Posted 20 March 2018
Biometric technology is emerging as the top solution for airlines and airports to automate identity checks amid rising passenger numbers. This is according to Biometrics for Better Travel: An ID
in Technology Posted 19 March 2018
Maureva, a software and service solutions provider for the airline industry, has chosen Hi-Fly Marketing, the growing South African company specialising in technical services in the African aviation industry, as its
in Technology Posted 19 March 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an innovative new solution for the air cargo industry: Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck safety and improve efficiency in the transport of dangerous goods by air and support
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