Africa

SITA has announced the formal integration of IPS Intelligent Passenger Solutions into its airport portfolio.

South African Airways Technical eyes regional jet capabilities and new training strategy.

Thales is to equip Ethiopian Airlines first A350-1000 aircraft with its state-of-the-art AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) system.

Emirates has opened its Emirates World store in Nairobi, Kenya – the airline’s refreshed retail store concept to Africa for the first time.

Ethiopian Airlines is supplying two Boeing 737-800s for the early December launch of new Congolese carrier Air Congo.

Ethiopian to bolster fleet with leased types and plans 100-seater and freighter orders.

Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of the first of four 395-seat Airbus A350-1000s.

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced new passenger service to Dhaka, Bangladesh on November 2, 2024.

IATA has released data for September 2024 global passenger demand.

Gulfstream Aerospace has successfully completed ground emissions testing of 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) containing zero sulfur on the all-new Gulfstream G700.

Emirates has introduced additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda; Addis Abba in Ethiopia; and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ethiopian Airlines has won ‘Best Overall in Africa’ at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.

Simaero, a provider of pilot training with full-flight simulators, has relocated its Bombardier CRJ 200/700 full-flight simulator (FFS) from France to its Johannesburg training centre.

IATA has released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey revealing that travellers continue to prioritise convenience and speed.

TAAG Angola Airlines has announced the beginning of the gradual transfer of its commercial flights from 4 de Fevereiro International Airport to the New Luanda International Airport, Dr. António Agostinho Neto (AIAAN).

IATA will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry.

Air Arabia has marked the inauguration of its first non-stop flight connecting Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport in Malé.

As Slovakia’s premier airline AirExplore is set to add aircraft in Nigeria this winter, the airline’s CEO Martin Stulajter explains how flying in the African continent differs.

fastjet Zimbabwe has successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration.

Ethiopian Airlines will resume its passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening connections across the African continent.

Rolls-Royce has completed flight testing of the Pearl 10X engine it is developing for the Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X business jet after a six-month campaign.

AviAssist is teaming up with the African Regional Airlines Association AFRAA to boost safety excellence in African aviation.

German MRO service provider FAI Technik has received an Approved Maintenance Organisation certificate (AMO) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

Bell recently hosted their 2024 Law Enforcement Symposium’ in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together law enforcement operators from across southern Africa.

Madagascar Airlines is partnering with the Travelport group to integrate the global distribution systems Galileo and Travelport in order to enhance its international visibility.