The African Airlines Association has launched a project with the African Development Bank, which aims to help African airlines gain access to financing.
Uganda Airlines is seeking to lease two A320neos next year as long OEM lead times mean the aircraft it wants to order will not come until the end of the decade.
Tokyo Narita will join the International Aviation Lab in Singapore, contributing to the lab’s goal of developing novel solutions for global airport operations.
Emirates has entered a five-season global sponsorship with SailGP which will see it become the exclusive Global Airline Partner of the annual sail racing championship.
Narrow-body jets are becoming the primary way for airlines to access thinner traffic streams and increase passenger flows, says a senior Embraer executive.
The African Airlines Association has met with its 45 member carriers to establish priorities for African aviation, including safety and route development.