African Aerospace

Alan Warnes
China’s aerospace industry is attempting to spread its tentacles all over Africa, even if money for most governments is tight. That’s not a problem though for Beijing, because underwriting deals by taking a share of the customer’s natural minerals instead can always be an option. Alan Warnes reports.
Defense

Graham Dunn
Having overseen Kenya Airways’ first profit for a decade, chief executive Allan Kilavuka is turning his attention to securing long-term financial sustainability. Graham Dunn reports from Nairobi.
Air Transport

By Mark Pilling
A new greenfield airport is under construction - designed to deliver an African hub for eight million passengers annually.
Airports & Networks

By Oscar Nkala
The South African government has launched a new border surveillance project which uses drones to detect criminal activities and coordinate security responses.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Ella Nethersole
Turkish Airlines has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its presence in Africa.
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