Africa

Africa's first solar powered airport is to be established in South Africa, which will be fully functional without the country's electrical grid.

Embraer has presented the E190-E2, the first E2 jet – Embraer´s second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial aircraft.

British aviation artist, David Bent, has designed a chair as contribution to Bonhams' charity chair auction in aid of CHIVA Africa.

Egypt has ruled that terrorists caused the Sinai Metrojet crash last October, which killed all 224 people onboard.

General Electric (GE) has announced hopes to expand into Africa, with Ethiopia and Mozambique proving to be potential locations.

FlySafair has expressed interest in buying low cost airline Mango from the government.

Hamza Johari has been announced as the new director general for the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, effective from this week, replacing Redemptus Bugomola in the role.

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that the Gulfstream G600 iron bird has completed its “first flight”.

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has signed an Air Traffic Management (ATM) contract with the Namibian Directorate of Civil Aviation (NDCA).

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Nigeria will collaborate on developing measures to enhance African Union's 2012 Abuja Declaration on Aviation Safety.

Aero Contractors has names Adeniyi Adegbonmire as its new chief executive, as it continues to restructure.

Air Seychelles will enhance its non-stop regional service to Johannesburg with a fourth weekly frequency as part of a network adjustment for the summer 2016 season.

Regourd Aviation has continued its expansion with the establishment of Fly CamInter.

Royal Air Maroc is to launch a second daily flight between Casablanca and Oujda.

Boeing has launched the Next-Generation 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with orders for 55 conversions from seven customers.

The Embraer Phenom 300 was the most-delivered business jet in the world in 2015 for the third consecutive year, with 70 aircraft received by customers around the globe.

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has won the ground-handling contract and will provide services to Air Cote d'Ivoire.

Air Zimbabwe is to host the 48th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) annual general assembly (AGA) in Victoria Falls this year.

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced a date change to the 5th Aviation Stakeholders Convention (ASC) - still being held at the same venue - with the new dates being 07-09 May 2016.

South African Express plans to go the South African government about funding for the airline's fleet renewal plan.

Air Botswana is undergoing another bout of turmoil following the departure of both its general manager (GM), Ben Dahwa, and the entire board late last year.

RwandAir, South African Airways and other airlines have transferred flights from Douala to Yaoundé Nsimalen, until the airport has completed runway upgrades.

Jubba Airways is set to receive its first Airbus aircraft to its Air Operators Certificate.

Canary Islands plan to develop a 5th Freedom international gateway, converting one of the islands' airports.

The Gulf carrier is both the world’s strongest and most valuable brand, with an increase of 17 percent from 2015. Emirates brand value is weighted at $7,743 million.