Africa

Gulfstream Aerospace has commenced customer deliveries for the all-new Gulfstream G700.

Rolls-Royce is investing more than £1-billion in a programme to upgrade its Trent family of turbofan engines.

Ethiopian Airlines is launching four times weekly passenger services to Warsaw, Poland via Athens.

Embraer delivered 25 jets in 1Q24, an increase of 67% compared to the 15 aircraft delivered in 1Q23.

The 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of ground handling operations.

Norse Atlantic Airways has launched its newest route connecting London Gatwick and Cape Town, set to commence on October 28, 2024.

Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations.

Honeywell has unveiled Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform that utilises AI and machine learning (ML).

AAAU Abuja and Caliphate Aviation Centre have signed an MoU for academic advancement.

Smiths Detection has launched the SDX 10060 XDi, a ground- breaking X-ray scanner powered by diffraction technology.

Air Tanzania has added to its fleet, a new Boeing 737 MAX 9 with seating capacity of 181 passengers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.