Africa

South African Airways (SAA) is celebrating the first year of its nonstop service from Washington, DC to Accra, Ghana.

Starting 28 February 2017, Air France will serve Accra, the capital of Ghana, with three weekly flights.

The latest issue of the air service development magazine, Routes News, is now available to view.

An EgyptAir A330-220 aircraft diverted from its planned route from Cairo to Beijing thing morning to make an emergency landing following a security threat.

Namibia Airports Company has extended its aerodrome licences for Hosea Kutako International Airport and Ondangwa Airport.

Arik Air has won West African Airline of the Year at the Ghana Aviation Awards 2016 held in Accra last Friday.

EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the tenth time in a row.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight demand in June 2016 showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 4.3% year-on-year.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.2% compared to the year-ago period.

Kenya Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Jambojet for its flights to Malindi, Lamu, Ukunda (Diani) and Eldoret.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced its global passenger traffic results for January 2016 showing a rise in demand.

SITA has said that passengers will be using self-service, 'Internet of Things' (IoT) initiative, with airlines and at airports within the next three years.

Thales has been selected by the Egyptian National Air Navigation Services Company (NANSC) to replace and renew ATM systems at Hurghada and Taba International Airports.

Congo Airways has secured its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) from the Congolese civil aviation authority, reports ch-aviation.

Ethiopian Airlines has contracted Lufthansa Technik to provide comprehensive component support for the airline's future Airbus A350 fleet.

Aerospace and defence contractor AAR has appointed Cheryle Robinson Jackson as its first president of AAR Africa.

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has launched its inaugural 'Aviation Barometer', a quarterly indicator of air traffic movements through its nine airports. The barometer will provide a snapshot of the state of air traffic relating to passengers and cargo and the trends which underpin aeronautical data.

55 Winter routes from Agadir, Fez, Marrakesh, Nador, Oujda, Rabat & Tangier + 4 new routes.

Kenya Airlines Pilots Union (KALPA) has called on the Kenyan government to change the management of Kenya Airways, in order to reverse the carrier's loss.

Technical staff are continuing to work at St Helena Airport to mitigate the challenges of wind shear.

Med-View Airline will be taking delivery of a B747-400, leased from Air Atlanta Icelandic.

The Boeing Company has reported second-quarter revenue of $24.8 billion on strong commercial deliveries and services growth.

Lufthansa Technik has launched a laser-based system to aid installation in VIP aircraft cabins.

Airbus has announced its half-year 2016 results, and has confirmed its guidance for the remaining half of the year.

Boeing has released its 2016 Pilot and Technician Outlook and projects a demand for nearly 1.5 million pilots and technicians over the next 20 years.