Africa

AMAC Aerospace has announced that a Boeing B747 entered AMAC’s facility at the end of December.

Dassault Aviation has released figures for its total deliveries in 2018.

Ahmed Adel, EgyptAir’s new chairman and chief executive, tells Martin Rivers and Alan Peaford why he is looking forward to a renewed period of growth and prosperity for the nation’s flag-carrier.

Embraer delivered a total of 44 jets in the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19), of which 17 were commercial aircraft and 27 were executive jets (15 light and 12 large). As of September 30th, the firm order backlog totalled USD 16.2 billion.

Ten airports and five tourism authorities have been recognised by the airline network planning community for their outstanding marketing support.

EgyptAir Training Academy has received a high-level delegation from the Republic of Malawi headed by Rhoda Gadama, executive director of Airports Development Authority, to discuss ways of cooperation in various training fields.

Leading African Payment Service Provider DPO Group, which operates across 18 African countries, has analysed 10 years of its airline merchant payment transaction data to reveal soaring demand for online payment solutions whilst highlighting where most fraud and risk originates from.

Ethiopian Airlines launched a passenger flight to Bengaluru, India on 27 October 2019. There will be four weekly direct flights.

Currently holding the position of the Vice Chairman since 2017, Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi has been elected as the Chairman of the Governing Board - IBAC.

The South African Competition Commission has approved the commercial partnership between Air Mauritius and South African Airways (SAA) for the Mauritius-Johannesburg route.

Panasonic Avionics subsidiary, AeroMobile, an inflight mobile connectivity provider, have launched mobile connectivity onboard EgyptAir Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Air Senegal has extended its General Representative (GSA) agreement with APG in Ghana, Morocco and Nigeria.

Jet Aviation and GE Aviation have signed a long-term agreement for a comprehensive safety and fleet modernisation project including C-FOQATM.

The commissioner of Piaggio Aerospace, Vincenzo Nicastro, has announced at the NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas that he is now ready to launch a public tender for the sale of the Company. A formal clearance from the Italian Government to publish the tender notice is due to arrive shortly.

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered more than 25 Gulfstream G500 aircraft to customers just over a year after the aircraft entered service.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched an innovative capacity development initiative aimed at creating local value in agricultural products.

Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is showcasing its modernised Mi-35P attack helicopter, a corporate version of the civilian multipurpose Ansat helicopter and a mobile service center for overhaul of Mi-8/17 helicopters, at the Russia-Africa Economic Forum currently being held in Sochi.

The successful adoption of business rescue will see the AHRLAC aircraft flying again soon, writes Sam Basch.

Russian Aircraft Corporation ‘MiG’ will introduce export version of multifunctional aviation complex MiG-35 on exhibition display of economic forum Russia-Africa, which will be held from 23 till 24.10.2019 in Park of Science and Art “Sirius” (Sochi).

Boeing Company today named Stan Deal to succeed Kevin McAllister as president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Ted Colbert to succeed Deal as president and CEO of Boeing Global Services, effective immediately.

Safran Nacelles has confirmed its Tier 1 supplier role for the complete nacelle on Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 turbofan engines that power Gulfstream Aviation’s G700 business jet, which was unveiled at this week’s 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Leonardo has signed a Distributorship Agreement with Absolute Aviation Group in South Africa for the civil and commercial market.

SSJ100 aircraft in its basic and business configurations will be demonstrated at Russia-Africa Economic Forum in Sochi this week.

CemAir has received its renewed Aircraft Operating Certificates from the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) meaning that CemAir can again operate commercial flights on its South African registered aircraft.

Rolls-Royce is introducing an enhanced version of its technical publications, a digitally optimised version of the technical documents and maintenance manuals for business aviation customers.