Africa

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

“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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

IATA released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance.

A place where people enjoy learning about aviation safety and get equipped to champion it: in Rwanda, the AviAssist Foundation and its partners are creating such a space for Africa’s aviation safety community.

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

Ethiopian Airlines has celebrated the Chinese New Year 2025 as it continues to foster strong connections with Chinese communities worldwide.

Maureva, a provider of innovative airline software and service solutions, and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have signed strategic partnership advance the aviation industry in Africa.

A major milestone has been reached in the history of air transport in the Central African country of Gabon as the new national airline, Fly Gabon, began operations on 31 August.

As interest grows globally in seaplane and amphibious aviation, the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation conference is seeing strong interest from delegates and exhibitors.