As part of its efforts to restructure its business, exit from non-core entities and find new markets for its defence and high-tech products and services, Denel is currently at an advanced stage to exit and wind up its aerostructures manufacturing business.
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all-new, industry flagship Gulfstream G700 flight-test programme is making progress with a number of accomplishments in testing and performance.
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has welcomed the decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to remove 2020 emissions levels from the calculation of the baseline of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
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.
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.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has eleased data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers decreased by 3.3% in January 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. However, African cargo see an increase in demand of 6.8%
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.
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).
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.
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) revealed that it is making successful moves towards ensuring safe and reliable air transport in the country.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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).
The fifth edition of Aviation Africa was officially opened this morning in Addis Ababa by Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines – the host airline.
