An estimated 250,000 passengers a year are flying between India and Ethiopia with almost 90 per cent of the demand in the first half of 2015 taking advantage of Ethiopian Airlines’ pan-African network to connect via Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said more jobs and economic growth can be achieved in Cameroon if it opens its markets to greater airline transport connectivity.
The pilot of the Somalian jetliner has said he never doubted the hole in the fuselage was caused by a bomb, and described the security surrounding the aircraft as “zero”, the Salt Lake Tribune has reported.
Air Mauritius announced profits of EUR 10.5 million for the 3rd quarter (1st of October-31st of December) of financial year 2015-2016. The airline is also taking a series of initiatives in order to improve connectivity between Africa and Asia
The African Airlines' Association (AFRAA) has said that the continent's airlines are struggling with high taxes and charges, particularly levies on fuel, the Star has reported.
Oscar Nkala looks at some of the latest developments in airport security across Africa, which have taken on increased significance following the November 13 attacks in Paris.
Bombardier has begun deliveries of the first new Global aircraft equipped with the fastest in-flight Internet access in business aviation. Bombardier's Ka-band system, powered by Honeywell JetWave Satcom system and featuring Inmarsat's worldwide JetConneX broadband solution.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Bristow Helicopter's SikorskyS-76C++ from operation following accident last week, AllAfrica reports.
The East Africa Community is moving towards creating a single bloc of sky above 24,000ft to improve safety and gain air traffic control efficiency and performance advantages. Hillary Muheebwa reports.
Ethiopian Airlines is preparing to launch private jet services, which will serve between Addis Ababa and other cities across the continent, AIN online has reported.
Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), in Lagos, is the first and only privately-funded terminal in Nigeria. Keith Mwanalushi spoke to the terminal's chief executive to see how new technology has transformed operations.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organisation. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement.
Ethiopian Airlines has launched its refurbished aviation academy at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, which has received a $100 million refit and has increased its capacity to 4000 students.
It is one of the most remote spots on the globe. Its population of around 4,500 has huge problems reaching the outside world. For St Helena, however, a new airport means that life is about to change dramatically. Alan Dron reports.
An investigation following the blast on board a Daallo Airlines aircraft has shown that the device may have been hidden inside a laptop, the Times Live has reported.
