Africa

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) and Lufthansa Technik are to expand their successful co-operation in pre-defined VIP cabin completions by offering the Elite concept on the ACJ319.
Interiors & Connectivity

South African Airways (SAA) has announced that the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in a commitment to develop and support inclusive supplier sourcing and procurement.
Aerospace

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has finalised preparations to start flights to Cape Town, 2nd destination in South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana as of 30 June 2015.
Airports & Networks

Airbus has launched the ACJ320neo, The launch customer for the long-anticipated variant is Farnborough, UK-based Acropolis Aviation.
Business Aviation

GDC Technics is stepping into Africa to develop MRO and modification services across the continent and challenge existing providers in Southern Europe.
MRO

Bestfly, the Angola-based aviation services company has announced that it has signed an agreement with Angola's energy company Sonangol to operate its own dedicated fuel bowser.
MRO

Satcom Direct will be launching its new AeroIT certification and preparatory course to international clients at this year's EBACE.
Emerging Technologies

The wonders of Zambia's largest national park – Kafue – will be more accessible thanks to the new route being launched by Proflight Zambia from July 1.
Airports & Networks

Jet Support Services (JSSI), has enrolled a new Global 6000 business jet operated by Wings of Grace on the JSSI Tip-to-Tail programme.
MRO

Jet Aviation Basel has developed a cutting-edge plug and play in-flight dishwasher (ADW) with a three-minute wash cycle that requires just three litres of water.
Interiors & Connectivity

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has released data from the first ever in-depth survey of the African Business Aviation sector undertaken.
Business Aviation

By Poppy Marello
The low-cost airline currently has a fleet of three aircraft which are fully utilised, and additional aircraft will be required to support the planned expansion of the airline.
Airports & Networks

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced it has added the category of Professional Member to its membership categories. It follows a restructuring of the membership options as it aims to make its services available to the complete spectrum of the African Business Aviation community.
Business Aviation

fastjet has announced it plans to increase its fleet this year as it seeks to expand its operations and add further routes to its network.
Air Transport

Nextant Aerospace (which makes the award-winning 400XTi ) has announced a major expansion of its Middle East sales operation and now has its sights on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Business Aviation

Morocco has received its first Gulfstream G280 following a type acceptance certificate in March from Morocco's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, whose approval was based on the aircraft's type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in February 2013.
Business Aviation

The Embraer Executive Jets' newest mid-light jet, the Legacy 450, is making its European debut at the 15th European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE).
Business Aviation

Completion and refurbishment specialist Flying Colours is to fit three of the new Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft into dedicated medevac configuration.
Business Aviation

Gulfstream is on track for the first flight of its new G500 clean-sheet business jet the company said at EBACE today
Business Aviation

Rockwell Collins said at the European business aviation show EBACE today that pilots flying new Beechcraft King Air 350i, 250 and C90GTx turboprops will experience intuitive, eyes-forward flying with its Pro Line Fusion flight deck.
Business Aviation

Inmarsat confirmed today that the launch of its third I-5 satellite - crucial to the global roll-out of its GX Ka-band service - will be delayed after the latest Proton rocket failure last week in Kazakhstan.
Space

South African FBO operator- Fireblade Aviation - is in advanced discussions with the South African government to offer a full customs and immigration service for international arrivals and departures at its Johannesburg facility.
Airports & Networks

The Veling Group is widening its business aviation activity with the formal opening on 6th May of a brand new state-of-the-art 2,200 sqm hangar at its 12-month old private aviation terminal at SSR International Airport, Port Louis in Mauritius, Africa.
Business Aviation

The latest Boeing 737-800 bound for Ethiopian Airlines has been delivered following a technical stop at Dublin Airport earlier this week.
Air Transport

Swaziland is to become home to a Southern African aviation safety organization covering the whole of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Safety, Ops & Regulation