Africa

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it is hosting 'Africa 787 Supplier Technical Summit' in collaboration with the Boeing Company.

Air Austral has awarded CHEP Aerospace Solutions with a five year Unit Load Device (ULD) management contract.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced changes to its leadership at its 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM).

First Air Canada flight to Africa affirms city's strategic role in the airline's international growth.

Daallo Airlines has wet-leased a BAe 146-200 from Bright Flight.

Madagasikara Airways is to begin international operations next month, with flights to La Reunion.

Ethiopian Airlines plans to develop a new hub at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.

Authorities in St Helena are hoping to welcome commercial flights to the island’s new airport within the “next few months” following wind problems.

EgyptAir Training Centre received a high-level delegation from the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority, in order to re-accredit the centre for training for airlines operating in the Libyan market.

ATR has signed a buyer-furnished equipment (BFE) agreement with Expliseat for a new ATR aircraft seat type, the Titanium seat.

The strike by Kenya Airways expected to take place this month has been averted, according to CEO Mbuvi Ngunze. But in an interview with African Aerospace, he warned that after talks with their union there are still outstanding issues.

Fastjet, the fledgling Pan-African low-cost carrier is continuing its rocky road to break-even according to its latest set of figures.

IATA reports that more than $5 billion in total is owed to the world’s airlines, $3.8 billion by long-term offender Venezuela, but African nations make up the rest of the top five list of countries with Nigeria blocking $591 million, Sudan $360 million, Egypt $291 million and Angola at $237 million.

Rwandair has had its IOSA certification renewed with the enhanced IOSA process under the IATA – IOSA registry.

IATA has called on four African governments specifically to respect international agreements obliging them to ensure airlines are able to repatriate their revenues.

Air Algérie will establish a base in Annaba, which will be the carrier's third locl base.

EgyptAir could order a "considerable" number of narrowbodies within days, chief executive Safwat Mosallam says, standing by its fleet renewal plans despite plummeting demand for tourism in the North African country.

The International Air Services Council (IASC) has revoked Interair South Africa's international frequency allocations.

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Zambia's youngest commercial pilot, Kalenga Kamwendo, has clocked 1,000 hours of flying with Proflight Zambia.

Fly Blue Crane has plans to extend its fleet in size of aircraft and amount of aircraft.

The Zimbabwean government has said it may waive a law capping foreign ownership of local firms at 49% for Air Zimbabwe.

Afra Airways plans to begin passenger operations later this year.

Air Libya has taken delivery of a leased Boeing 737-500 from Aerovista.

Air Leisure has a secured a charter contract to fly passengers between Saudi Arabia and Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh.