Africa

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

Jettainer, which operates efficient fleet of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), is marking its 20th anniversary.

IATA has called for urgent action to deepen the understanding on the formation and climate impact of aviation contrails.

Air Côte d'Ivoire has introduced new flights to Casablanca, Morocco.

Honeywell said its hydrocracking technology can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass.

Embraer plans to invest approximately USD$390 million and hire 900 additional employees in the current year.

IBA has revealed that with rising engine lease rates and market values showing double-digit growth, the engine sector is now a “lessors’ market”.

The Nigerian Air Force will host the Africa Airforce Forum event from May 23-25, 2024, in Abuja and Kaduna.

Boeing and Digital Divide Data (DDD) have launched an aviation-focused employability programme for Kenyan youth.

Gulfstream Aerospace has commenced customer deliveries for the all-new Gulfstream G700.

Honeywell has been selected by Lilium to supply propulsion unit position sensors for the Lilium Jet.

AFI KLM E&M has started a component support programme for Ethiopian Airlines' entire 777 fleet, which includes up to 25 aircraft.

Rolls-Royce is investing more than £1-billion in a programme to upgrade its Trent family of turbofan engines.

Ethiopian Airlines is launching four times weekly passenger services to Warsaw, Poland via Athens.

Embraer delivered 25 jets in 1Q24, an increase of 67% compared to the 15 aircraft delivered in 1Q23.

Norse Atlantic Airways has launched its newest route connecting London Gatwick and Cape Town, set to commence on October 28, 2024.

The 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of ground handling operations.

Honeywell has unveiled Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform that utilises AI and machine learning (ML).

Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations.

Smiths Detection has launched the SDX 10060 XDi, a ground- breaking X-ray scanner powered by diffraction technology.

AAAU Abuja and Caliphate Aviation Centre have signed an MoU for academic advancement.

Air Tanzania has added to its fleet, a new Boeing 737 MAX 9 with seating capacity of 181 passengers.

Nigerian airline Air Peace is in negotiations to take a majority stake in struggling West Indian airline LIAT, apparently with the intention of increasing links between the Caribbean and West Africa.

Pursuing its constant development, Rwanda is now investing in capacity building to empower the African aviation industry labour force with the help of the African Development Bank (AfDB). A new training facility will take flight in 2025.

Uganda Airlines CEO, Jenifer Bamuturaki, said the airline intends to wet-lease an A320 this month to be deployed on its route to Johannesburg.