Africa

South African defence conglomerate Denel has announced significant developments in two of its business areas – uncrewed vehicles and air-to-air missiles.

Zambia was officially invited to promote green aviation globally, and within African, by The International Association for Green Aviation (IAGA) during the last day of GISS.

Embraer and Airlink have signed a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the carrier’s all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft.

In the Middle East, Boeing sees the ‘huge benefits’ in using solar energy to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a process called Power-to-Liquid (PtL).

Connections between the world and Nigeria have been enhanced by a new interline agreement announced today between Emirates and West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace.

Airlink has received the Department of International Relations & Cooperation’s 2025 Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award for a South African business operating primarily in Africa.

The Rwanda Civil Aviation Training and Innovation Centre (RCATIC) is stepping up efforts to enhance regulatory training and bridge the global aviation skills gap.

Africa can realise enormous economic and social benefits if it embraces liberalisation of the air cargo sector, argues Sanjeev Gadhia, secretary general of The International Air Cargo Association and CEO of Astral Aviation.

Several signings took place during the opening session at the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Abu Dhabi.

Ethiopian Airlines will provide a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Hyderabad, India, starting from June 16, 2025.

The seventh edition of the Marrakech Air Show, held at at Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base from October 30th to November 2nd, surpassed its promises. The event, which showcased civil, military, defence and space industries, was punctuated by strategic agreements and inspiring conferences.

Embraer Executive Jets has announced a purchase agreement with Flexjet, a provider in the fractional jet ownership segment.

Ethiopia is aspiring to become a global aviation hub by developing a mega airport city at an estimated cost of six billion USD over the next 10 years.

FlySafair has said South Africa's domestic aviation licensing authority has given it 12 months to reduce its foreign shareholding.

Air India and Kenya Airways have entered a codeshare partnership, boosting travel between India and Africa.

Airbus’ high-altitude pseudo-satellite spinoff company Aalto has completed its first flight from its new base in Kenya. Tony Osborne reports.

Air Seychelles has transformed its net asset position from negative to positive since 2022. The national flag’s USD 7 million profit for 2023 reflects its commitment to sustainable growth and operational excellence, says CEO Sandy Benoiton proudly.

Boeing has delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes to TAAG Angola Airlines, debuting the airline’s new livery.

European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) has said it will not feature an outdoor static aircraft display for the first time since the show began in 2001.

“2024 made it absolutely clear that people want to travel,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, on IATA’s releases passenger market performance figures.

Henok Teferra Shawl, Boeing Africa managing director, offers his insight of the liberalisation of Africa’s air transport market.

The European consortium, Airbus, has rolled out ACJ TwoTwenty “Xtra Large Bizjet” (XLB) as a promising business jet. Kaleyesus Bekele reports.

Lufthansa Cargo is set to transport around one million roses daily from Nairobi to Frankfurt in a Boeing 777 freighter in time for Valentine’s Day.

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has announced its concern and frustration of the recent incidents that disrupted airline operations over the summer peak travel season.

Transport ministers from the ECOWAS region have approved a regional strategy to make air travel more affordable across West Africa.