Africa

Diamond Aircraft set out to woo new buyers by undertaking a west African tour with two of its aircraft. David Oliver followed the mission’s progress.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy global passenger demand for July with all regions reporting growth.

The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rejected statements circulated by the Kenyan Air Traffic Controllers Association in their circular of 30 August 2018 regarding the safety of Ethiopian airspace following the illegal strike of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in Ethiopia.

Air Seychelles is undergoing a major restructuring as it feels the effects of a surge in long-haul competition. Alan Dron found out more from interim CEO, Remco Althuis.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has introduced a major evolution of its satellite connectivity service with the introduction of its third generation communications network.

The first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse, France this month.

The world's first customer for the recently FAA-certified Mahindra Airvan 10 is Botswana’s Major Blue Air.

Ethiopian Airlines is set to commence twice weekly freighter service to Bogota, Colombia as of August 29, 2018. The cargo service will depart from Zaragoza (Spain) and will fly to Bogota with a stopover in Miami, using the B777- Freigther.

Thales has appointed Jean-Paul Ebanga, as Vice-President of Flight Avionics activities.

The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has made progress in upgrading infrastructure at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport as the country prepares to revive the national airline. Humphrey Nkonde reports.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.1% in July 2018, compared to the same period the year before.

Airbus Perlan Mission II, the world’s first initiative to pilot an engineless aircraft to the edge of space, made history this week in El Calafate, Argentina, by soaring in the stratosphere to a pressure altitude of over 62,000 feet (60,669 feet GPS altitude). This set a new gliding altitude world record, pending official validation.

In response to the rapid growth of the drone and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) market worldwide, Airports Council International (ACI) World has today launched a policy paper on drones providing informed and practical recommendations for airports.

Jon Lake reveals that it’s good news and bad news for Egypt’s Rafales.

South Africa’s Comair Flight Services (CFS) has been accredited with the International Business Council (IBAC’s) International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage One certificate.

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the planned strike by Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in Addis Ababa on Monday August 27, 2018 will have no effect on its operations.

Ethiopian Airlines has finalised agreements with the Government of Chad for the launch of Chad national carrier. Ethiopian has 49 percent stake in the joint venture while the Government of Chad retains 51 percent.

The four major airlines in the Indian Ocean (Air Austral, Air Madagascar, Air Mauritius and Air Seychelles) have recently undergone significant changes in management and governance, which has disrupted the operation of the Vanilla Alliance.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2018 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will feature a strong focus on partnership strategies to accelerate delivery of transformation supporting sustained airline financial health.

One of Fly Africa’s authors tells Alan Dron of his optimism about the future of commercial air transport on the continent, despite continuing hurdles that must be overcome.

Aireon and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) have announced that Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), Aircraft Operators, Regulators and Search and Rescue Organisations can now pre-register for their free, global Aircraft Locating and Emergency Response Tracking (ALERT) service.

North America-based completions and MRO specialist Flying Colours has completed its first Ka-band installation on a Gulfstream GV airframe.

Airbus’ top salesman for Africa, Hadi Akoum, believes that a clear dialogue with governments could be the key to unlocking Africa’s aviation potential. Victoria Moores reports.

Following signing of a shareholders agreement in Lusaka on Sunday between the Zambian Government and Ethiopian Airlines, Zambia Airways has been relaunched with its inaugural flight set for the beginning of next year.

Business transformation for sustainable development of African airports was the theme of the 59th Airports Council International (ACI) Africa board meeting and regional conference in Lagos, Nigeria. Chukwu Emeke reports.