Africa

Nigerian airline Air Peace is in negotiations to take a majority stake in struggling West Indian airline LIAT, apparently with the intention of increasing links between the Caribbean and West Africa.

Uganda Airlines CEO, Jenifer Bamuturaki, said the airline intends to wet-lease an A320 this month to be deployed on its route to Johannesburg.

Pursuing its constant development, Rwanda is now investing in capacity building to empower the African aviation industry labour force with the help of the African Development Bank (AfDB). A new training facility will take flight in 2025.

CPaT Global has been awarded a new contract with Arik Air to provide its pilots with its B737-800 and Bombardier DHC-8/Q400 Aircraft Systems and General Subjects.

The all-new Gulfstream G700 has earned additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications.

IATA has released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report.

AviAssist has signed a partnership agreement with an approved training organisation in West Africa.

The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter, has successfully completed its first flight in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

Libya’s Buraq Air has acquired its first Airbus A320 as it seeks to expand its services within and from the strife-wracked North African nation.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has marked its 78th anniversary, highlighting a legacy of innovation since 1946.

New SITA white paper highlights how biometric-driven IT solutions are being successfully rolled out around the world.

Rolls-Royce has kicked off the flight test campaign for its latest aero engine for the business aviation market, the Pearl 10X.

IATA has released data for February 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.

President of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Abayomi Agoro, has called on aviation authorities across west Africa to prioritise air traffic control operations in decision making and give improved attention to air navigation and safety systems.

2024 is definitely the year of recovery for aviation. Airlines operations have exceeded pre-Covid level both in terms of capacity and traffic carried.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has inaugurated its Jinka airport project, unveiling a new terminal and support facility buildings.

RwandAir will relocate to Heathrow Terminal 4 to provide an improved customer experience for passengers travelling to and from Rwanda.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered a number of Paramount Mwari advanced high-performance reconnaissance light aircraft (AHRLAC) – believed to be three, though some reports say four, and others six.

Air Austral’s new chairman and CEO, Joseph Bréma, has been speaking about the health of the Indian Ocean island of Reunion’s airline.

While the opening of Angola’s new Dr. António Agostinho Neto Airport (AIAAN) came up against several delays, it was officially inaugurated on 10 November 2023 by Angolan President Joao Lourenco.

Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation operated the inaugural Nairobi-Abu Dhabi flight on 21 March 2024.

While Nigeria is rearming at a formidable rate, with many new types entering service, other African air arms are also introducing new aircraft and helicopters.

Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun today announced his decision to step down as CEO at the end of 2024.

Aviation Group has been developing a pilot aeronautical mechanics training programme in Cameroon for AOD Aviation Academy based at Yaoundé-Nsimalen.

Embraer has selects Dassault Systèmes’ Simulation Technology to support quieter eVTOL aircraft development for Eve Air Mobility.