Africa

HondaJet received type certification today from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with the company announcing the achievement during a press conference at EBACE which is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to prioritize the development of aviation nationally and at a pan-African level to bolster economic growth and development.

Emirates' premium and loyal customers can now look forward to even greater levels of comfort, hospitality and convenience with the opening of the airline's new two-level premium lounge at the Cape Town International Airport in South Africa.

The Diamond Aircraft DART-450 (Diamond Aircraft Reconnaissance Trainer) took its first flight last week.

Fifty ministers of transport have gathered for the International Transport Forum Summit in Leipzig, to discuss 'green and inclusive transport'.

Bestfly is under going DCA of Air Operator Certification for Aruba, making it the first Angolan aviation company to achieve AOC from Aruba.

This June 6, Pilot Faisal Sultan will attempt to set a new world record circumnavigating the globe in a single engine aircraft within 26 days to raise awareness of international wildlife conservation and anti-poaching efforts.

Routes Africa will be taking place next month in Tenerife, with a focus on improving air connectivity across the continent.

Swissport Executive Aviation, a business line of Swissport International has won of the ONDA (Morocco National Airport Authority) FBO tender and will launch the first FBO product at Moroccan airports.

The Egyptian Armed Forces have informed EgyptAir that they have found first debris from the missing aircraft operating flight MS804 around 290 KM from the Egyptian coastline.

Following its award of a license in the Moroccan National Airports Authority (ONDA) FBO tender, Jetex will launch five new fixed base operator (FBO) facilities in Casablanca Mohammed V, Marrakech Menara, Rabat-Salé, Agadir-Al Massira and Dakhla airports.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Training and Development Institute (TDI) has given Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Aviation Training Academy (ATA) membership of its Premier Circle.

African-based global defence and aerospace company, Paramount Group, has announced the launch of Mwari, a military variant of its Advanced High Performance Light Aircraft (AHRLAC) that comes with a South African designed, developed and tested advanced mission system.

Mango has signed a multi-year global full content agreement with Travelport.

Proflight Zambia is to launch its new route to Mbala around 28 June.

Egyptair has established an emergency response centre close to Cario Airport for families of a “missing” A320 aircraft which was on route to Cairo from Paris this morning.

Egyptian aviation was dealt another blow by Thursday's disappearance of flight MS804 from Paris to Cairo

South African Airways (SAA) has announced a codeshare agreement with Avianca Brasil, in order to offer passengers more Brazilian destinations.

Tunisair is postponing the plan to absorb its subsidiary, Tunisair Express.

SITA has launched the Windows 10 universal app, SITA AirsideApp, which digitises ground based processes and works on phones and tablets.

Airports Company South Africa has launched its second solar power plant at Kimberley Airport, demonstrating its strive towards sustainability.

Air Zimbabwe will resume services to Dar-es-Salaam as of next month, after the route has grown in popularity with passengers.

The Ghana Aviation Industry Awards will be held on July 31, with the entries extended to May 31.

Swissport has improved its export and import facilities in Tanzania to boost the performance of the aviation industry.

Nigeria plans to establish a new national carrier after the appointment of a transition adviser to help with the process.