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
in Technology Posted 14 March 2018
Honeywell International has confirmed Heliconia Group as an approved helicopter avionics dealership in North Africa.
in Technology Posted 14 March 2018
An industry-leading weather-alerting feature, empowering flight dispatchers to avoid or anticipate weather disruption throughout flights, has been launched as a new feature of SITAONAIR’s AIRCOM
in Technology Posted 12 March 2018
Airbus has said it is working on two projects together to modernise the future of primary flight display.
in Technology Posted 8 March 2018
Comair has selected Honeywell International's suite of advanced cockpit technologies for its future fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
in Technology Posted 7 February 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Kenya Airways have announced an agreement to provide inflight entertainment (IFE) services and passenger technical solutions for 24 of the carrier’s narrowbody and widebody
in Technology Posted 2 February 2018
The Tanzania Immigration Services Department (TISD) has started using new Facial Matching Systems (FMS) to improve border control procedures end of last year, reports vision-box.
in Technology Posted 1 February 2018
Boeing, through its subsidiary Jeppesen, has added new chart and navigation data coverage areas in South Africa for its leading iPad-based Visual Flight Rules cockpit application for private pilots – Jeppesen
in Technology Posted 26 January 2018
With the new iflyA380 iOS app, world travellers can book a flight aboard Airbus’ flagship A380 jetliner, take a 360° tour of the cabin ahead of time, then interact with the aircraft in augmented reality once en route to destinations.
in Technology Posted 9 January 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has introduced a major evolution of its satellite connectivity service with the introduction of its third generation communications network.
in Technology Posted 2 January 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has availed its mobile application in the apple store and Google Play for customer to download on their mobile phones and use it to transact with the airline for many
in Technology Posted 18 December 2017
SitaOnAir is celebrating a decade since the first ever inflight cellular data transmission and the birth of Mobile OnAir.
in Air Transport / Technology Posted 28 November 2017
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial
in Technology Posted 20 November 2017
CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, has highlighted the opportunities to exploit new and emerging technologies to modernise air traffic management (ATM) in Africa.
in Technology Posted 13 November 2017
UK based Commsoft has announced that Africa World Airlines (AWA) - a new Ghanaian airline headquartered in Accra - has selected OASES to support its fleet of six Embraer EMB-145 aircraft.
in Technology Posted 13 November 2017
Honeywell says it aims to highlight what it means to be fully connected in the aviation industry by promoting its JetWave in-flight connectivity hardware.
in Technology / Features Posted 3 November 2017
South African Airlines (SAA) has been making good use of a system run by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to better understand and predict weather in the region. Steve Nichols reports.
in Technology Posted 30 October 2017
The air transport industry has cybersecurity as a top priority with 95% of airlines and 96% of airports investing resources into major cybersecurity programs or pilots over the next three years.
in Technology Posted 27 October 2017
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, has expanded the maintenance offering at its Nigeria facility with the announcement that it is now an authorised Rockwell Collins avionics dealership for Nigeria and
in Technology Posted 27 October 2017
Leonardo has made further gains in the African Air Traffic Control (ATC) domain, announcing at African Air Show 2017 today that the company has signed two contracts to provide ATC systems for Somalia and Sudan.
in Technology Posted 23 October 2017
Ethiopian Airlines Group has availed free Wi-Fi connection at its main hub, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport as of October 2017.
in Technology Posted 17 October 2017
Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched E-Visa service for African and international participants of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and
in Technology Posted 30 September 2017
Ethiopian Airlines Group fully digitalised all its business processes like aircraft maintenance and Flight Operations, Commercial Operations, Finance, HRM, Customer Services, Procurement and supply Chain Management, Online learning, management
in Technology Posted 28 September 2017
Osprey Flight Solutions, a new aviation security company, is unveiling a 'breakthrough' risk analysis and management solution for the industry.
in Technology Posted 20 September 2017
Gogo Business Aviation is expanding its reach to become a global provider with the announcement of a high throughput satellite service for business aviation.
in Technology Posted 18 September 2017
Honeywell has released its latest flight planning application for the Connected Aircraft, GoDirect Flight Bag Pro, to business aviation pilots.
in Technology Posted 14 September 2017
SITAONAIR has added Inmarsat's next generation flightdeck connectivity solution SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) to its portfolio, as part of a renewed and expanded strategic agreement between the two
in Technology Posted 14 September 2017
Inmarsat has signed a strategic agreement with Rockwell Collins for the global distribution of its next-generation SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) flightdeck connectivity solution.
in Technology Posted 8 September 2017
Thales supports Morocco's ambition to progress in the aerospace sector and is inaugurating its industrial Competence Centre in Casablanca, specialising in metal additive manufacturing, also known as metal 3D printing.
in Technology Posted 6 September 2017
Safran Electronics and Defense has announced the selection of its WEFA solution (Wireless Extension For ACMS - Aircraft Condition Monitoring System) dedicated to the capture and the transfer of flight data, on the A320ceos
in Technology Posted 6 September 2017
Airlines and airports are estimated to spend nearly US$33 billion on IT this year, according to the SITA 2017 Air Transport IT Trends Insights.
in Technology Posted 4 September 2017
Ethiopian Airlines has renewed its passenger reservations system with global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation. The airline also signed up for a suite of new technology solutions to
in Technology Posted 11 August 2017
Honeywell is introducing Integral Health Monitoring (IHM) series proximity sensors that can detect when a sensor has been damaged or otherwise impacted. The patented proximity sensors can be designed into a
in Technology Posted 8 August 2017
Seabury Solutions, a subsidiary of Seabury Capital LLC and the market leader in providing Information Technology solutions for the aviation industry, has announced that Africa-based Air Zimbabwe had signed
in Technology Posted 26 July 2017
Inflight broadband is changing the airline industry and revolutionising passengers' expectations of the on-board experience reveals an Inflight connectivity survey by Inmarsat.
in Technology Posted 26 July 2017
Boeing and Dassault Systèmes have extended their partnership. Boeing will expand its deployment of Dassault Systèmes' products across its commercial aviation, space and defense programs to include the
in Technology Posted 17 July 2017
EgyptAir and Royal Air Maroc have announced that they will be exempted from the US ban on large electronic items in cabins, effective July 12 and July 13 respectively, reports ch-aviation.
in Technology Posted 12 July 2017
Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation Sherif Fathi has welcome the US Authorities' latest directives and measures of lifting the electronic devices ban on EgyptAir flights to New York.
in Technology Posted 12 July 2017
Air Seychelles is introducing SITA's common-use passenger processing systems (CUPPS) at Seychelles International Airport from today.
in Technology Posted 30 June 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to require enhanced security measures as an alternative to
in Technology Posted 28 June 2017
SITA has released a survey revealing passenger satisfaction is higher during the airline journey when self-service technologies are used, particularly at bag tag and collection, and passport
in Technology Posted 28 June 2017
OneWeb Satellites has inaugurated its assembly line at Airbus' manufacturing facility in Toulouse to begin end-to-end validation, testing, and integration of its first satellites set for launch in just over nine months.
in Technology Posted 27 June 2017
RwandAir enables Maestro, Discover, Diners and JCB cards for online tickets payments
in Technology Posted 26 June 2017
Honeywell has met the performance standard for transponders required by the European Aviation Safety Agency to make air traffic management safer and more efficient.
in Technology Posted 22 June 2017
Airbus has launched a new aviation data platform in collaboration with Palantir Technologies – pioneers in big-data integration and advanced analytics. Skywise aims to become the single platform of reference used
in Technology Posted 21 June 2017
Honeywell and NASA have completed a two-year test to determine the most effective way to show pilots flying supersonic jets where people on the ground may hear sonic booms, potentially eliminating one of the
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