Africa

Nova Systems International has selected FreeFlight Systems Dual-Band ADS-B receiver as part of an upgrade programme to provide more efficient and better decision-making systems during flight.

IATA has said aviation continues to make progress on safety with several 2023 parameters showing “best-ever” results.

TAAG Angola Airlines and Network Airline Management have renewed their long-term freighter aircraft contract.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has expanded its domestic services to South-Western Ethiopia with a thrice weekly passenger service to Dembi Dollo.

Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to address the challenges of decarbonising aviation through sustainable aviation fuels.

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a thrice weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso starting from May 31.

Comlux has successfully completed the second ACJ TwoTwenty cabin at its completion centre in Indianapolis.

IATA is expanding the transmission of its Turbulance Aware data for use within industry-leading aviation solutions by The Weather Company.

Embraer has said its Phenom 300 series has maintained its status as the world's best-selling light jet for 12 consecutive years.

Kenya Airways has reintroduced nonstop flights to Mogadishu, Somalia, signalling a landmark achievement in regional connectivity and development.

Airlink will resume its peak season Bush and Beach service linking Mbobela’s Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport with Vilanculos in Mozambique, and Johannesburg.

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 surpassed 50 city-pair speed records en route to the Singapore Airshow.

Willie Walsh has addressed the 2024 Changi Aviation Summit in Singapore.

The world’s first premium leisure airline will offer Apple’s ground-breaking content experience beginning in July 2024.

AJW Group has entered into the Airbus 350 support market with the acquisition of a significant package of spare parts.

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR released its 2023 annual results highlighting a robust growth through increased deliveries and sales.

According to AFRAA estimates, African airlines will carry around 98 million passengers in 2024.

Airfreight volumes through Dube TradePort’s Cargo Terminal have risen significantly over the past six months.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced the finalisation of Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport Terminal building and aircraft parking with taxiway construction project.

SITA’s 2023 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that both airports and airlines saw IT spend increase year on year into 2023.

TAAG Angola Airlines has said that regular cargo flights operated by the company from the New Luanda International Airport are now live.

The Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA) conference makes its debut in Venice, Italy, on 20 March 2024.

IATA has released data for global air freight markets showing demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties.

Honeywell has appointment of Khaled Hashem as President of the recently consolidated Middle East and Africa [MEA] region for the company.

The iconic Moth aircraft from the film ‘Out of Africa’ is to be auctioned with proceeds from the sale going toward rhino conservation in Kenya.