Africa

The PC-24 has made its first landing on an unpaved runway.

The Zambian Air Force (ZAF) will substantially improve its transport capabilities with the arrival of two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical airlift aircraft.

Delegates from across Africa and further afield are registering their attendance for Routes Africa 2018.

This week we profile Routes Africa 2018 attendee Africa World Airlines, the Ghanaian airline.

Messe Friedrichshafen, the global show for general aviation, has set its sights on a new destination....South Africa.

Boeing and FedEx Express today announced a new order for 12 767 Freighters and 12 777 Freighters as the world's largest air cargo carrier continues to invest in the industry's most capable freighters to better serve its customers.

Fastjet will increase its flights between Harare and Victoria Falls by two additional frequencies with effect from 2 July 2018, reports Afritraveller.

National Aviation Services (NAS) announced a joint venture agreement with Rwanda’s national flag carrier, RwandAir.

The commercial aviation industry is at the beginning of a technology investment wave fuelled by advancements in high-speed, in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity according to a new report by Honeywell released today.

More than 50 local airlines have emerged and collapsed since Nigeria’s independence in 1960 and, as Chukwu Emeke reports, the cycle looks set to continue.

As Ghana becomes a major player in the oil industry, Ghana Airports Company Limited's managing director John Attafuah explains how the country is ready to take advantage by increasing its air service connectivity.

Following a restructuring of the Egyptian government’s cabinet, Air Marshal Younes Al Masry has been appointed as the country’s Civil Aviation Minister.

African Air Expo will take place at King Shaka International Airport in Durban between November 27-29, 2019.

The A330neo, Airbus’ newest widebody aircraft, has embarked on a worldwide tour to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations.

Ethiopian Airlines has finalised preparations to launch new flight services to Barcelona, Spain as of July 01, 2018, deploying the ultra-modern B787– 800 Dreamliner.

Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s greatest tourist attractions and Zambia has been investing in its airport at Livingstone, which bears the name of a national hero. Humphrey Nkonde reports.

Côte d’Ivoire and Airbus have signed an MoU to establish a framework of collaboration to support the development of the country’s aerospace industry which has been identified as strategic for its economic development.

Pegasus has signed a codeshare agreement with Nile Air.

Kenya Airways will be flying to Mauritius four times weekly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya, the Mauritian Tourism Minister Anil Gayan has announced.

The most advanced fighter aircraft ever constructed in Africa is about to find a new lease of life on the other side of the world. Alan Dron reports.

This week we profile Routes Africa 2018 attendee SunExpress, the Turkish airline based in Antalya.

Honeywell is joining forces with flight tracking data company FlightAwar to bring a new level of advanced flight tracking support to operations control centres and business jet owners.

Nile Air, Egypt’s largest privately owned airline, is exploring several avenues to ensure its continued growth in the challenging economic climate. Alan Dron reports.

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

Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is completing the creation of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for Mi-8/17 helicopters based at the facilities of Helwan Factory for Developed Industries (HFDI) in Helwan (Egypt). The Holding Company plans to certify the MRO centre in Egypt in 2019.