Africa

Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, has appointed Christopher Grainger to the role of vice president marketing for the EMEA region.

Recaro Aircraft seating is setting new standards in aircraft cabins when it comes to cleanliness and hygiene. Specially coated surfaces on the frequently touched plastic and metal parts of folding tables, arm rests and seat backs offer increased protection for passengers from germs and bacteria. Cleaning the seats takes less time and effort.

Air fares in Kenya are set to rise as Treasury secretary, Henry Rotich, plans to introduce a special tourism promotion fund levy.

The privatisation of four Nigerian airports will lead to job losses according to stakeholder and publisher of Aviation Safety and Security, Alhaji Abdulyakeem Umar.

Two international airlines have suspended flights to Nigerian airports over governmental fund restrictions.

Ethiopian Airlines' CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam has been reappointed to the IATA Board of Governors for a three year term.

TAG Global Training has announced the launch of its 'Upset Prevention and Recovery Training' (UPRT) theory course, adding to its offered e-Learning courses.

Nigeria is due to host its first international aerospace show, Airport Expo, this October.

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.