Africa

South African Airways (SAA) has said it will help intensify the fight against the global illegal wildlife trafficking.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

A panel of experts working across Africa’s aviation sector have underlined the call for multilateral engagement to achieve sustainability during the fifth Aviation Africa summit taking place this week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Aerospace

The 28th Airports Council International (ACI) annual general assembly, conference and exhibition took place at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana, in October. Chukwu Emeke was there.
Airports & Networks

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest study on the importance of air transport and tourism to Ethiopia revealed that the sustained prioritization of air transport, connectivity and tourism as a strategic asset, would support an additional 900,000 jobs and at least USD 9.3 billion of GDP by 2037.
Aerospace

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde Gebremriam said that isolating China due to the coronavirus outbreak is not fair nor ethical.
Air Transport

Royal Jet, the Abu Dhabi based VVIP aircraft charter operator, flew into the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Addis Ababa and announced a joint venture with Royal Eswatini National Airways Cooperation (RENAC).
Business Aviation

Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport called for investment in infrastructure by African countries if the continent is to live up to its potential.
Airports & Networks

Due to the escalation of COVID-19 globally, Reed Exhibitions today announced that the next edition of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) and the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) will now take place from 12-15 April 2021.
Aerospace

While Canadian company Voyageur Aviation is participating at Aviation Africa for the first-time it is no stranger to Africa as it provides charter services here.
Air Transport

Delivering a keynote at this year’s 5th Aviation Africa summit, Abderahmane Berthé, Secretary General AFRAA, stated that while Africa accounts for 16% of the world population, it only accounts for a small proportion of air traffic – just 3% of the global market. By Chloe Wilson.
Aerospace

“Aerospace is a great enabler for Africa,” said Mikail Houari, President Airbus Africa & Middle East as he shared leading criteria Airbus believes will drive tremendous opportunity across Africa.
Aerospace

IATA is estimating that Corona virus, now known as CORVID-19, could narrow Africa’s capacity growth by 0.4% and cost the region’s airline around $40 million in 2020.
Aerospace

The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) revealed that it is making successful moves towards ensuring safe and reliable air transport in the country.
Aerospace

Willis Towers Watson a global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced at Aviation Africa a partnership with AviAssist in Africa, an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting aviation safety in Africa.
Air Transport

African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) secretary general Tefera Mekonnen Tefera has told Aviation Africa delegates that the body has secured $6.7 million in funding to boost the roll-out of intra-African air transport liberalisation. By Victoria Moores.
Aerospace

The fifth edition of Aviation Africa was officially opened this morning in Addis Ababa by Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines – the host airline.
Aerospace

With new airports and terminal expansion projects on the rise across Africa, Chloe Wilson reports on how the competition is heating up in the race to become the continent’s primary aviation gateway.
Airports & Networks

Air BP will be highlighting innovative carbon reduction solutions and aviation sustainability at the Aviation Africa 2020 summit, which starts today in Addis Ababa (4th-5th March).
Aerospace

Krimson Aviation, the Addis Ababa-based flight support, charter and aviation consultancy launched a new high-end travel service called Krimson Koncierge. at Aviation Africa 2020, the annual meeting for the African aerospace industry,
Airports & Networks

Aviation Africa – which opens in Addis Ababa on Wednesday 4th March – will be addressing the impact of Coronavirus on the aviation industry.
Aerospace

The Leonardo C-27J Spartan is about to enter full operational service with two new African air force operators. Jon Lake reports.
Defense

Boeing has donated 250,000 medical-grade respiratory masks to address medical supply shortages in China.
Aerospace

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has won the ‘International Air Cargo Marketer of the Year’ Award at the 2020 STAT International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo which was held from 25-27 February, 2020 in Mumbai, India.
Aerospace

Jetex has opened its latest VIP Terminal at Marrakech Menara Airport, introducing a new world-class facility in the Moroccan market.
Airports & Networks

Aphrodite Management Holding, a group that specialises in aviation services, insurance, and travel ancillaries, will be presenting APPS, its revolutionary business model that promises to increase airline revenue by 1,500%, during this year’s round of the Aviation Africa.
Aerospace