Africa

Algeria's substantial order for Russian combat helicopters indicates concern about both terrorists and international rivals, according to specialists on the region.
Defense

The Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria, Senator Ben Ayade says his government is set to establish an airline called Cally Air, under a partnership arrangement with Dana Air, a Nigerian registered airline, reports Chukwu Emeke
Air Transport

Airport improvements are being completed throughout Kenya. However, as Githae Mwaniki explains, there are still worries over the country's oversight regulation policy.
Airports & Networks

Ethiopia's air force has turned northwards – far northwards – in its efforts to keep some members of its elderly transport and training fleet airworthy.
MRO

Bell Helicopter has said that Rhino911, a non-profit organisation established by Fred Hees, President of BBM, USA , in cooperation with Heli Africa Wildlife, the operator, will use the Bell 407GT to combat Rhino poaching to curb the rising number of Rhino kills in South Africa and surging demand for illegal Rhino horn.
Aerospace

Provider of flight crew services and EASA Part-147 aviation technical training, Resource Group, have launched their new eLearning products for flight crew.
Maintenance & Training

A large flap section found on the island of Pemba, off the coast of Tanzania, belongs to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau
Air Transport

Almost a year on from revealing the worst loss in Kenyan corporate history, the national carrier is deep into a major turnaround programme, as Alan Dron found out when he spoke to CEO Mbuvi Ngunze.
Air Transport

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional passenger jet has made its African debut at AAD.
Aerospace

Airbus Helicopters and Denel Aviation will cooperate on a programme to enhance and modernise South Africa's Rooivalk Attack Helicopter programme.
Defense

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2016 World Passenger Symposium (WPS) will focus on key initiatives that are transforming the passenger experience.
Aerospace

Erwan de Cherisey takes a close look at the Cameroonian Air Force's Z9WE attack helicopters.
Defense

Arik Air, Nigeria's largest airline, became the of the country's carriers to suspend flight operations in the last three weeks.
Aerospace

Two Hongdu L-15 Falcon advanced jet trainers made their presence known on the opening day of AAD.
Aerospace

Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition 2016 was officially declared open today by Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
Aerospace

South African Airways (SAA) and the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) have started a project where passengers on domestic flights will be tagging their own baggage at the Self-Service Bag counters.
Airports & Networks

Ethiopian Airlines has won two awards in the first East Africa Careers in Africa Choice Awards, at an event hosted by the Global Career Company.
Aerospace

Honeywell has appointed Rudolph Louw as its first Aerospace business group leader in Africa. In this role, Louw will work to expand Honeywell's footprint across commercial aviation and defense and space divisions, and identify opportunities to improve aviation safety and efficiency with partners.
Maintenance & Training

Dr Ola Orekunrin, a helicopter pilot and founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria, talks to Chukwu Emeke about the problems and solutions for dealing with medical emergencies in such a vast area.
Business Aviation

Dana Air set to partner the Nigerian state government of Cross River in the development of new domestic carrier, dubbed Cally Air (Calabar), reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

LAM has put all fleet and network expansion plans on hold while it deals with growing losses, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

South Africa's largest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance said it is taking legal action against the South African government following its controversial decision to reappoint Duduzile Myeni as the chairwoman of South African Airways, reports ch-aviation.
Aerospace

Aviation Africa 2017 will take place 22 & 23 February 2017 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Aerospace

ExecuJet Africa is celebrating its 20th year at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) show, taking place on 14-18 September 2016 at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria, by presenting its full range of aviation services and highlighting the core focus areas of the team for the next year.
Aerospace

Lomé aspires to become regional hub with a new state-of-the-art passenger terminal, as Kaleyesus Bekele discovers.
Airports & Networks