Africa

Solenta Aviation plans to acquire B737s, as it begins commercial passenger operations after expanding its Gabonese Air Operators Certificate beyond cargo operations, ch-aviation reports.

Flyafrica has filed charges against Nu.com, owned by Chakanyuka Karase whose son Matipedza was behind the now defunct Fresh Air.

Fastjet Zimbabwe commenced revenue operations last week with passenger flights between Harare International and Victoria Falls, ch-aviation has reported.

ch-aviation has reported that Tunisia's Express Air Cargo has outlined plans for a freighter fleet.

CAMRA Regional Airlines, a Canadian-backed start-up, is looking to offer passenger and cargo flights throughout Cameroon and West Africa, ch-aviation has reported.

Buraq Air has leased an A320-200 from Tunisia's Nouvelair, ch-aviation has reported.

The Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter is set to re-enter service with the Royal Moroccan Air (RMAF). Jon Lake reports.

The airfreight scene in East Africa is always busy. Tom Pleasant reports on the latest developments.

Muneer Bankole, chief executive of Nigeria's Med-View Airline, tells Martin Rivers he is on a mission to grow market share and boost the company's image abroad.

A cargo plane with ten crew members crashed in Islamist Shabaab territory in Somalia yesterday.

Royal Air Maroc will operate a thrice-weekly Boeing 787-8 service to the Qatari capital.

This week saw the ATNS Avi Afrique Aviation Inovation Summit, where ATNS CEO Thabani Mthiyane opened the event with a speech discussing the importance of innovation to African aviation.

Mitsubishi Aircraft has gained approval for the MRJ regional jet to take its first flight from Japan's transport ministry.

The US Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im), a vital part in the financing of aircraft and other assets in Africa and the Middle East, has been reauthorised by the US House of Representatives.

Nigeria's Med-View has announced aims to start flights to London next month after securing slots at Gatwick airport.

Fly Blue Crane, will be offering special holiday flights from Kimberley and Bloemfontein to Cape Town, from mid December to mid January.

The rate of investment in IT at airports around the world is rising – the latest figures from SITA estimate it will hit US$8.7 billion in 2015.

Tellumat Air Traffic Management has won a contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of navigation aids at Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Dassault Aviation has completed FANS 1/A+ certification for its Falcon 900 A/B and 900C/EX aircraft.

Arik Air has increased the frequency on the Lagos to Doula via Cotonou route to six weekly flights.

Rotana Jet, the first airline in Middle East and Africa to deliver live transaction using IATA NDC standard with a clear road map to cover end to end.

CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned air system (UAS) has completed successful shipboard trials when demonstrating its compatibilities to the South African Navy.

Airports Company South Africa has signed a Sister Airports Agreement with Munich Airport Group, agreeing on areas of cooperation and information sharing.

At Albertville in the French Alps, Thales and SAF Helicopteres, a specialist in mountain aerial work and helicopter emergency service (HEMS) operations, share a training facility equipped with two Thales Reality H full flight simulators (FFS) configured for the EC135 T2+ and AS350 B3e helicopters. Report by David Oliver.

Air France's strong presence in Africa is an uncomfortable relic of history but the flag-carrier is working hard to give something back to the continent. Martin Rivers reports.