The launch of Air Congo marks a pivotal moment for African aviation, addressing long-standing challenges in connectivity, governance, and market sustainability. Yonathan Menkir Kassa speaks with Air Congo CEO Mesfin Biru.
The Moroccan authorities are continuing their investments to modernise and enhance the capacity of the Kingdom’s airports. Forty-two billion dirhams (US$4.3bn) will be invested by 2030 to consolidate Morocco’s strategic position as a regional aviation hub and preferred tourist destination.
Boeing has said that its 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed one billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airraft in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service.
Ascend Airways UK, a subsidiary airline of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Following her re-election for a second term as the secretary general of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Adefunke Adeyemi talks about the commission’s work, and especially the slow progress towards a single African market.
Boeing has expanded its presence in Africa with the opening of a new office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to serve as the company’s administrative hub in the region.
Intelligent power management company Eaton signed an agreement with Air Support to provide local repair and overhaul of Eaton’s engine fuel components for large commercial aircraft.
Satair and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, have signed a four-year extension of their cabin interior parts distribution agreement, continuing a 50-year relationship.
