Sustainability

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC (ATNS) has welcomed international and local delegates for the 5th annual ATNS AVI AFRIQUE Africa Aviation Innovation Summit at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria.
Aerospace

SAA has concluded its first AGM since the new board was appointed in September 2016.
Aerospace

An Avro RJ100 jet aircraft operated by Tronos Jet Maintenance and carrying two Atlantic Star Airlines personnel, successfully conducted a technical stop at St Helena Airport last Friday as part of a delivery flight to a customer in Chile.
Airports & Networks

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) last night finally concluded the long awaited historic agreement to implement a market-based measure that will support airlines' efforts to stabilise emissions with carbon neutral growth.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 posted a 7% year-on-year rise in visitor numbers with more than 28,000 trade visitors attending the show, which took place from 25-28 April at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Airports & Networks

Finmeccanica has announced during the World ATM Congress in Madrid the award of contracts totalling around €120 million.
Airports & Networks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments at the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a global market-based measure to help the aviation industry manage its carbon footprint.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2016 World Passenger Symposium (WPS) will focus on key initiatives that are transforming the passenger experience.
Aerospace

For the seventh consecutive year, Embraer has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World Universe 2016/2017).
Business Aviation

Gulf Air has reduced its losses by 88% since beginning its restructuring strategy in 2013.
Air Transport

Having taken turns at the controls of their zero-emission electric and solar airplane, Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg have today succeeded in their dream of achieving the first ever round-the-world solar flight.
Emerging Technologies

South African Airways (SAA) and low-cost carrier Mango joined manufacturer Boeing on Friday to celebrate Africa's first passenger flights with sustainable aviation biofuel. The flights coincided with Boeing's 100th anniversary and centennial celebrations worldwide.
Air Transport

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) last night finally concluded the long awaited historic agreement to implement a market-based measure that will support airlines' efforts to stabilise emissions with carbon neutral growth.
Business Aviation

The Airport Show 2016 will provide a dedicated platform to support 'Arab Women in Aviation' and inspire young adults to tap into a multitude of career opportunities in the aviation sector across the Middle East.
Aerospace

The world's aviation, aerospace, defence and space leaders have arrived in Abu Dhabi for this week's Global Aerospace Summit, the third in the biennial series, which runs at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 7-8 March.
Aerospace

Rwandair has had its IOSA certification renewed with the enhanced IOSA process under the IATA – IOSA registry.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to prioritize the development of aviation nationally and at a pan-African level to bolster economic growth and development.
Aerospace

The East Africa Community is moving towards creating a single bloc of sky above 24,000ft to improve safety and gain air traffic control efficiency and performance advantages. Hillary Muheebwa reports.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Etihad Airways has launched its community outreach programme with donations of air tickets, blankets and school supplies to the Whisper Children's Home in Mutai, Uganda.
Aerospace

Skywise has lodged a complaint against Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), regarding its flights being grounded last year.
Air Transport

Zambia Airways has had its establishment deferred by Zambian President Edgar Lungu as part of austerity measures aimed at bringing down the country's budget deficit, ch-aviation reports.
Air Transport

A joint industry roadmap for the sustainable production of aviation biofuels in the United Arab Emirates has been rolled out and culminates in a 20 point action plan covering four development areas: feedstock supply; biorefinery; distribution and overall supply chain.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways took its first A350 XWB aircraft to Heathrow to help the airport prepare for its eventual introduction.
Air Transport

The International Air Transportation (IATA), a member of the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC), supports GTACs condemnation of recent terror attacks.
Aerospace

Since its formation in 1993, Airports Company South Africa has grown into a widely admired airport management company. Keith Mwanalushi reports from Johannesburg that growth in Africa is high on the company's agenda.
Airports & Networks