The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is continuing to modernise, with its Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar currently studying several options. Because, as he said at the 2024 NAF Training, Operations and Safety Seminar on December 4 in Abuja: “We have to rise to the threats posed by insurgency, terrorism and bandits.”
Safran Aircraft Engines will set up a new LEAP engine MRO shop in Casablanca by 2026. This deal is part of an investment plan of more than €1bn ($1.05bn) to strengthen the engine manufacturer’s global MRO network and support the growing fleet of LEAP engines.
Airbus has signed a seven-year Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Ethiopian Airlines for the comprehensive maintenance of its fleet of 24 Airbus A350 aircraft, including both the A350-900 and A350-1000 models.
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.
The Rwanda Civil Aviation Training and Innovation Centre (RCATIC) is stepping up efforts to enhance regulatory training and bridge the global aviation skills gap.
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.
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).
Airlink has received the Department of International Relations & Cooperation’s 2025 Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award for a South African business operating primarily in Africa.
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.
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.
