Africa

TAAG Angola's strategic partner Emirates is planning to dispose of some of the carrier's widebody capacity.
Air Transport

JBC Airlines plans to begin offering passenger flights next month.
Air Transport

Fastjet has managed to raise USD19.7 million through selling of 30 million new ordinary shares.
Air Transport

Fastjet is in discussion with China's HNA Group over the potential for future cooperation.
Air Transport

Nigerian commercial operators have issues statements to the government, warning that the aviation fuel shortage could lead to a grounding of all flights.
Air Transport

Ten days after André Borschberg's arrival in Cairo following the crossing of the Mediterranean Sea, Bertrand Piccard took off with Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) for the final leg of the first ever Round-The-World Solar Flight – a pioneering endeavor considered impossible by many when initiated 15 years ago. Si2 is now heading to Abu Dhabi where it should land after a flight of two days and two nights, depending on weather conditions.
Aerospace

Farnborough International Airshow organisers have said US$124billion of orders and options for aircraft, engines and supply chain orders were confirmed at this year's air show.
Aerospace

South African Airways has completed a flight using biofuels from nicotine-free Solaris tobacco plants.
Air Transport

QinetiQ and Paramount Group have signed a memorandum of collaboration to identify areas of mutual interest by sharing opportunity, design, technology and global market intelligence.
Defense

Airbus Defence has signed a contract with the German Defence Procurement Agency (BAAInBw) to provide Heron 1 surveillance drones in Mali.
Defense

Mozambique and India have signed an air services agreement in order to promote air connectivity between both countries.
Air Transport

A Beechcraft King Air aircraft arrived at St Helena Airport yesterday, operated by TAB Charters.
Airports & Networks

Vertis Aviation has added a Bombardier Challenger 350 to its South African portfolio
Business Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a MoU with Aerosud Group to create an aerospace manufacturing company based in Ethiopia.
Air Transport

The Kenyan High Court has cleared the construction of an airport in Mandera at Sh608 million (USD5.9 million).
Airports & Networks

Airbus has launched the iflyA380.com website for travellers who want to experience the A380 aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

Boeing has named Greg Hyslop its chief technology officer (CTO), replacing John Tracy.
Maintenance & Training

An Oman Air aircraft suffered a burst tire when landing at Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, over the weekend.
Airports & Networks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) have announced an agreement to implement the IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Programme (IFACP).
Air Transport

Star Air has added a B737-300(F) to its fleet, which was formerly used by New Zealand's Airwork.
Air Transport

Kush Air has received two Fokker 50s from Ethiopian Airlines.
Air Transport

Juba International Airport has reopened after a two-day closure caused by violence in the city.
Airports & Networks

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) has delivered two of its Sukhoi Business Jets (SBJ) to the Royal Thai Air Force, in a roll-out ceremony held at Sukhoi's base in Venice.
Business Aviation

Egyptian accident investigatiors have confirmed that the word “fire” has been clearly identified in data from the cockpit voice recorder recovered from the wreckage of EgyptAir flight 804 that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea in May.
Air Transport

South African Airways (SAA) and low-cost carrier Mango joined manufacturer Boeing on Friday to celebrate Africa's first passenger flights with sustainable aviation biofuel. The flights coincided with Boeing's 100th anniversary and centennial celebrations worldwide.
Air Transport