Africa

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has contracted Indra to strengthen the safety and environmental sustainability of the country’s aviation sector.

IATA announced that the Wings of Change Focus Africa Conference (WOCFA) will return for its second edition.

Textron Aviation has begun deliveries of eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II trainers to the Tunisian Air Force, further consolidating US-Tunisia security cooperation.

Leading aerospace companies are collaborating to evaluate technical issues regarding the compatibility of 100% SAF with aircraft systems.

Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East has announced the results of the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) 2024.

Qatar Airways Cargo has assisted Animal Defenders International by transporting six young lions from the illegal wildlife trade to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg.

A strategic acquisition between SITA and Materna IPS is a ‘giant step forward’ in SITA’s global leadership in passenger processing.

Kenya's expanding air force is one of the most efficient and best equipped in Africa that does not rely on Russian equipment or support.

Flydocs has signed a five-year deal with Air Austral to digitise the records management process across its fleet of eight aircraft.

On the first day of the Future Aviation Forum, taking place in Riyadh, 47 deals were confirmed with a value of $19 billion.

Airbus UpNext has started testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an innovative electric truck.

Two major airlines, Air Sénégal and Air Côte d’Ivoire, have sealed a strategic commercial and operational partnership with the intention of pooling their networks, offering passengers enhanced connections while optimising both airlines’ operating costs.

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its transformed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's Domestic Terminal.

SITA has launched its airport management tool, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer.

In creating the AH-1Z Viper platform, Bell has been pivotal for advancing military aviation technology worldwide.

This August will see Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (SMKIA), which is operated by Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL), celebrate its third anniversary since opening its doors in 2021 and replacing the original Ndola Airport.

With more than 560 aircraft in service worldwide, the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER have surpassed one million flight hours.

Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.

Egypt is in the market for new fighters, but budgetary constraints mean that they may have to settle for a mixture of new and second-hand aircraft.

Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai.

The vast and varied continent of Africa is witnessing a surge in the adoption of turboprop aircraft, driven by a growing demand for regional travel and logistics, which is playing a key role in the economy of the region. With approximately 2,000 ageing turboprops that need to be replaced globally, Africa is emerging as a promising market for regional aircraft.

The Gulfstream G700 has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification.

dnata has signed deals with leading manufacturers, locking in five-year global framework contracts for new Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at the Dubai Airport Show.

Collins Aerospace has launched its Collins’ Airport Surface Awareness System for real-time tracking, monitoring, and recording of aircraft and GSE at airports.

TAAG Angola Airlines has resumed operations of its Luanda-Lisbon route with its international fleet.