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African Aerospace: April-June 2022

VOL. 10 NO. 2 April 06, 2022
African Aerospace: Vol.10, Issue 2

This issue covers the renewed vigour to revive defence relations in Africa along with special features focusing on helicopters and uncrewed air vehicles (UAV's).

Read all about how the 'fight for survival' goes on as we 'live in interesting times'.

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African Aerospace: April-June 2022

Apr 08, 2022
The NEW ISSUE of African Aerospace is out now!
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Bouncing Ibom

May 06, 2022
Ibom Air chief operating officer, George Uriesi, talks about how his airline is taking the Nigerian air transport market by storm.
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Cart's track

Apr 22, 2022
Juan Carlos Salazar, secretary general of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), met with regional stakeholders in Nairobi in December to discuss way to accelerate the recovery of African air connectivity.
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Flagging fortunes...

May 12, 2022
South Africa’s state-owned airlines – SAA, Mango and SA Express – have three things in common. They are all victims of a competitive trading market, mismanagement, and the Covid pandemic.
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Flying for the king

May 09, 2022
The recent purchase of four Airbus Helicopters H125 aircraft has reinvigorated the Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing’s capabilities.
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Good prospects in store for Africa’s travel retail sector?

May 19, 2022
While African airports rely heavily on aviation charges and fees as their primary sources of income, new investment in travel retail and duty-free concessions is paving the way for growth in the sector.
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Government funding fuels Air Zimbabwe revival

May 20, 2022
Now that the government has stepped in with financial backing, will this be the year that Air Zimbabwe starts to spread its wings again?
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Helo, good buy: Africa boosts fleets

May 23, 2022
Many air forces across Africa are in the process of strengthening their helicopter fleets.
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Islands cast drones to hook the fishing cheats

May 03, 2022
Drone operations are now under way in the Seychelles helping to clamp down on illegal fishing activities.
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Mauritania beefs up air surveillance capabilities

Apr 28, 2022
Three G1 Aviation ultralight aircraft were formally handed over to the Mauritanian Air Force by the European Union (EU) at Nouakchott Air Base in February.
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Morocco coiled and ready to spring back

May 11, 2022
Newly appointed Minister of Industry and Commerce, Ryad Mezzour, met representatives of the Group of Aeronautics and Space Industries of Morocco (GIMAS) to give new impetus to the sector.
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Neighbourhood watch...

May 17, 2022
An arms race is developing in north Africa as both Algeria and Morocco make future fighter plans.
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Nigeria resets the standard

Apr 27, 2022
After some 20 years without a national carrier, Nigeria is scheduled to remedy that situation this summer.
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The Delair force

May 25, 2022
French uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, Delair, has become a household name in Africa following a string of successful sales in the past decade.
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TNA's golden opportunity

Apr 25, 2022
From tiny beginnings Trans Nation Airways (TNA), a private charter flight company based in Addis Ababa, now has ambitions to become the operator of choice throughout east Africa.
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Why playing monopoly can be good for aviation fuel prices

May 27, 2022
Botswana, Malawi and Zambia are some of the few countries in the world which still regulate the price of aviation fuel. This has led to a fuel supply monopoly, which raises concerns that the sole supplier may be taking advantage of their position to overcharge – and perhaps under-supply.
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Wildlife Ranger

May 30, 2022
Helicopters are being used to fight both poaching and car hijacking in South Africa.