Africa

In creating the AH-1Z Viper platform, Bell has been pivotal for advancing military aviation technology worldwide.
Defense

By Chloe Greenbank
This August will see Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (SMKIA), which is operated by Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL), celebrate its third anniversary since opening its doors in 2021 and replacing the original Ndola Airport.
Airports & Networks

SITA has launched its airport management tool, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer.
Emerging Technologies

Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.
Emerging Technologies

Egypt is in the market for new fighters, but budgetary constraints mean that they may have to settle for a mixture of new and second-hand aircraft.
Defense

With more than 560 aircraft in service worldwide, the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER have surpassed one million flight hours.
Business Aviation

The Gulfstream G700 has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification.
Business Aviation

Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai.
Airports & Networks

The vast and varied continent of Africa is witnessing a surge in the adoption of turboprop aircraft, driven by a growing demand for regional travel and logistics, which is playing a key role in the economy of the region. With approximately 2,000 ageing turboprops that need to be replaced globally, Africa is emerging as a promising market for regional aircraft.
Air Transport

dnata has signed deals with leading manufacturers, locking in five-year global framework contracts for new Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at the Dubai Airport Show.
Airports & Networks

TAAG Angola Airlines has resumed operations of its Luanda-Lisbon route with its international fleet.
Airports & Networks

Collins Aerospace has launched its Collins’ Airport Surface Awareness System for real-time tracking, monitoring, and recording of aircraft and GSE at airports.
Emerging Technologies

Mesfin Tasew celebrated his second anniversary as CEO of Africa’s largest airline – Ethiopian Airlines – earlier this year. Yonathan Menkir Kassa asks him about the group’s latest development and strategic goals.
Air Transport

After six years of renovation, Ghana’s Kumasi International Airport has reopened.
Airports & Networks

Liebherr-Aerospace has won Best Supplier Award 2023 in the Program Development category at the Embraer Suppliers Conference.
Aerospace

EasyJet is to make its West Africa debut by launching services to Cape Verde from Portugal.
Airports & Networks

More than 46,000 industry professionals from over 160 countries – including 33,500 visitors – attended the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
Aerospace

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will begin introducing New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024
Airports & Networks

A Boeing 737-300 aircraft has crashed during take-off in Senegal, injuring 11 people.
Air Transport

RwandAir has begun its daily direct services between London Heathrow, Terminal 4 and Kigali.
Airports & Networks

Ethiopian Airlines Group has awarded a special honeymoon package to three lucky employee couples.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024.
Air Transport

TAAG - Angola Airlines is attending the seventh edition of the Angola International Tourism Exchange, promoting domestic and regional destinations.
Aerospace

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024.
Air Transport

O. R. Tambo International Airport celebrated on April 28 the South African Airways' (SAA) inaugural flight between Johannesburg and Perth, Australia.
Air Transport