Africa

Addressing the aviation security community at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 26th AVSEC World conference in Abu Dhabi last week, TSA Administrator, David P. Pekoske, endorsed the joint Airports Council International (ACI)-IATA Smart Security programme, and applauded the work the industry was doing to "embrace and improve security effectiveness through innovative approaches."

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Air Sénégal has signed an MoU with Airbus for two A330-900neo with options for a further two, reports ch-aviation.

South African Airways (SAA) has clarified that its operations between Johannesburg and Zimbabwe remain in place in spite of the prevailing situation in Zimbabwe.

Plans for Guinea's new airline, the eponymously named Guinea Airlines, were presented to the West African country's president, Alpha Condé, in Conakry during February 2017 and progress towards launch appears to be on track.

As from 25 March 2018, Air France customers will be able to fly to Nairobi (Kenya) on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle thanks to 3 new weekly frequencies.

Ethiopian Airlines, now operating daily flights in and out of Entebbe International Airport Uganda, has introduced a 350 passenger seater modern aircraft.

CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, has highlighted the opportunities to exploit new and emerging technologies to modernise air traffic management (ATM) in Africa.

EgyptAir and LOT have enhanced their relations by signing codeshare agreement for passengers flying between Cairoand Warsaw.

African airlines' small fleet sizes don't carry a lot of clout with seating manufacturers. Could a website that acts like eBay for used aircraft seats solve the problem and be a lot more cost-effective than new seats? Victoria Moores has been finding out.

Boeing Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for four Boeing 777 Freighters – the world's largest and longest-range twin-engine cargo jet – in a deal valued at more than $1.3 billion at list prices.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), has admitted the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) to become a member of the Council.

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has begun construction of the $397 million Copperbelt International Airport. Humphrey Nkonde reports.

Air Sénégal, the national carrier of Senegal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two A330neo aircraft, which is the new re-engined version of the A330 widebody airliner.

Jet Maintenance Solutions (Jet MS) has recently announced being recognised by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced yesterday at the Dubai Airshow, that it has signed a letter of intent (LoI) for up to 24 CS300 aircraft with EgyptAir Holding Company, of Cairo.

Embraer has announced the enhancement of the flight experience aboard its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 mid-cabin business jets. The cabin altitude of these two revolutionary aircraft is already considered among the lowest on the market, but the maximum cabin altitude has been further reduced to a best-in-class 5,800 ft (1.768 m).

Air Arabia has unveiled plans to expand into new markets, as it signed a lease on six new Airbus A321neo long range aircrafts in a deal valued in excess of US$2.79 billion at current list prices.

IATA highlighted five priorities which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in Africa.

Commsoft has announced that Africa World Airlines (AWA), a new Ghanaian airline headquartered in Accra, has selected OASES to support its fleet of six Embraer EMB-145 aircraft.

UK based Commsoft has announced that Africa World Airlines (AWA) - a new Ghanaian airline headquartered in Accra - has selected OASES to support its fleet of six Embraer EMB-145 aircraft.

Honeywell says it aims to highlight what it means to be fully connected in the aviation industry by promoting its JetWave in-flight connectivity hardware.

As flight planning and trip support company, Signum Aviation, looks forward to celebrating 10 years in business, it hopes to further spread its capabilities in Africa.

The market for intra regional air traffic in Africa looks set to grow according to the latest Bombardier Commercial Aircraft 20-year market forecast revealed at the AFRAA general assembly in Kigali, Rwanda today.

ASM is hosting two of its flagship courses in December, set against the backdrop of the world-famous Manchester Christmas markets.