Africa

SITA has announced record results for 2023 as revenues reached almost US$ 1.5 billion.

Ethiopian Airlines Group said June was an ‘outstanding’ month of growth and expansion.

APG is to expand its longstanding GSSA partnership with Air Tanzania to 13 further markets following an official RFP process by the carrier.

IATA is collaborating with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardised Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA) platform to be launched in September 2024.

Total passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 10.7% compared to May 2023.

IATA has called on South Africa to mobilise its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of SAF.

IATA has called on Africa’s governments to take advantage of a strengthening aviation sector to maximise its benefits for economic and social development.

IATA has urged South Africa’s new Government of National Unity to continue prioritising the development of its aviation sector.

IATA has released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.

Eve Air Mobility, a global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, has announced $94M in new equity financing from multiple investors.

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced four times-weekly new flight services to Warsaw, Poland, via Athens.

TAAG Angola Airlines will resume flights to Brazzaville, effective August 2, 2024, connecting Luanda to the Republic of Congo capital city with two weekly frequencies.

Boeing has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems.

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa is poised to set a new record this year for airframe heavy maintenance checks.

However, the airline is continuing to develop its multi-hub strategy in Africa.

RwandAir is celebrating the first anniversary of its direct flights from Paris to Kigali, providing improved connectivity between Africa and Europe.

Ethiopian Airlines keeps its top spot as the Best Airline in Africa and three other categories at the 2024 SKYTRAX World Airlines Award.

A scattering of 10 idyllic islands off the west coast of Africa, Cape Verde may not be a major player in the global aviation sector, but it is making significant strides in developing connectivity to boost the island nation’s trade and tourism.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has been crowned as the winner of the ‘Best Entertainment in Africa’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi in Africa’ awards at the APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024.

Etihad Airways has launched eight new summer destinations, taking the total number of operating routes to 76.

There are opportunities for Africa to cleaner SAF which will need to be indigenously produced to be truly sustainable. By Omar Ali Adib, Rolls-Royce senior vice president, Africa.

Regional security challenges are the main concern for Morocco’s armed forces and it obtained increased access to defence technology thanks to improving defence ties with France and the United States, and has received military training and equipment from both.

Ceasing international flights, refocusing and developing domestic and regional flights and the implementation of the airline’s strategic plan are among many challenges facing Thierry de Bailleul - the CEO of Madagascar Airlines - as it searches for international investors.

The Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 have each surpassed 100,000 flight hours.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched thrice weekly flights to Nekemte, Gudina Tumsa Airport.