Ghana is one of the fastest-growing African countries, both economically and in terms of tourism. It has a growing economy thanks to oil and cocoa, a growing touristic potential and a population that is known for its friendliness and hospitality. Its GDP continues to grow steadily, trade relations are booming and the number of foreign visitors and tourists increases year-on-year.
ECAir has highlighted its plans to play a part in implementing a real strategy of cooperation between African airlines at the 71st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is combined with the World Air Transport Summit, taking place 7-9 June at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami, USA.
Proflight Zambia has extended the lease on its flagship 50-seat CRJ-100 jet aircraft under new terms that will see the airline's local staff taking full control of the plane's operation.
fastjet operations in Tanzania carried a total of 65,118 passengers in May 2015, with a load factor of 70%. Compared with the same month of 2014, the number of passengers carried increased by 52%.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that Ethiopian Airlines chief executive officer Tewolde Gebremariam was awarded the 2015 International Grand Prix special award on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in a ceremony held in Milan.
As two new airports are underway in Djibouti, Air Djibouti, the Republic of Djibouti's new national carrier, is on schedule to begin cargo operations later this year and will add passenger services in 2016.
Tunisia's Minister of Transport, Mahmoud Ben Romdhane made a visit to Toulouse today to witness Tunisia's national airline, Tunisair, taking delivery of its first A330-200
The budget carrier has seen a strong start to the year with its Tanzania business reporting a 52 per cent rise in passenger numbers in May 2015 compared to the same month last year. Over a rolling 12 month period to the end of May 2015, the airline carried 716,350 passengers, up 76 per cent on the previous 12 months.
The Star Alliance member will initially introduce a four times weekly service between Frankfurt and Nairobi from October 27, 2015, growing to a five times weekly service from December 11, 2015 through to the end of January 2016 flown by an Airbus A340-300.
The first Routes Middle East and Africa event was held in Bahrain on the May 31 – June 2, 2015 and one Middle East exhibitor, Oman Airports, was looking to build direct routes with African carriers and partner with Oman Air to enhance the Muscat hub connectivity.
The recent formation and launch of Air Arabia Jordan is unlikely to be the last incarnation of the Air Arabia brand and group chief executive officer, Adel Ali, suggested that there are many market opportunities for the airline group to expand beyond its existing operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Morocco and the Kingdom of Jordan.
Development of a new airline company in Gabon is underway following an announcement by the country's National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) that it has issued an air operator certificate (AOC) to a new Gabonese airline company, Tropical Air Gabon. It will operate from Libreville, but there are no details yet about planned routes or fleet.
Cessna Aircraft Company has announced that the Citation Latitude business jet has achieved type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
ExecuJet Aviation Group of Switzerland has been acquired by Luxaviation, Europe's leading business aviation group, based in Luxembourg. The transaction sees Luxaviation acquire the entire share capital of ExecuJet and become the second largest corporate aircraft operator in the world.
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland has delivered an AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter to the Government of Ivory Coast for passenger transport missions, making it the first AW139 to enter service on the Ivory Coast.
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, Bristow has been reflecting on its development over the last 55 years within Africa, tracing its African roots back to 1960.
Dassault's newest Falcon was rolled out at Merignac, Bordeaux today with hundreds of special guests from around the world, there to witness the historic occasion, writes Alan Peaford.
ECAir, Equatorial Congo Airlines - headed by Fatima Beyina-Moussa, who is also President of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) - today launched its third intercontinental route, Brazzaville–Beirut, which it will operate in collaboration with Trans Air Congo (TAC).
Around 350 aviation professionals were gathered in Bahrain to witness the presentation of the awards and to take part in this year's Routes Middle East & Africa – the inaugural route development event for all aviation based companies who wish to conduct business to, from and within the region.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) notes with concern South Africa's new immigration measures that came into effect today, including requiring adults travelling with children to carry unabridged birth certificates.
Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace handed over a CSeries to North African carrier Nile Air during this week’s Routes Middle East & Africa forum in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. The CS100 model was presented to Mohamed El Sheriff, revenue and planning manager at the Egyptian carrier on the final morning of the event following its traditional event business card draw on the manufacturer’s stand.
