Africa

Switzerland-based Vertis Aviation has announced the addition of an upgraded Boeing 727 VIP, often known as the Super 27 VIP, (ZS-PVX) to its fleet.
Business Aviation

By Vincent Chappard
Emirates has renewed its support to Mauritius by extending a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which outlines joint activities to promote the island destination.
Airports & Networks

Yissehak Zewoldi, has resigned as general direction of the Pan-African airline, ASKY, reports eturbonews.com.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc have announced the launch of a strategic joint business agreement on their services between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Morocco.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets, showing a modest 1.6% rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago, measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTK).
Aerospace

The Registry of Aruba is celebrating its 20 years in the business with innovative regulator changes.
Business Aviation

fastjet operations in Tanzania carried a total of 68,088 passengers and achieved a load factor of 73%, the highest monthly passenger total recorded since the commencement of fastjet operations.
Air Transport

Schiebel's unmanned helicopter Camcopters S-100 supports the MOAS foundation in the rescue of refugees in distress at sea.
Aerospace

The 111th IATP Conference has taken place in Montreal.
Aerospace

Satcom Direct has bolstered its international management team with the appointment of Derek Donahue as Regional Director for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, (EEMEA).
Aerospace

EgyptAir has recently launched a new pricing policy on all flights to/from Europe, through which the passengers will enjoy special ticket prices.
Aerospace

The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has confirmed the loss of a Karakorum K-8 light attack aircraft which crashed and caught fire during a training exercise ahead of prestigious aerial displays which were to be performed at this year's edition of the Zimbabwe InternationalTrade Fair (ZITF).
Defense

The Ugandan Police Service (UPS) says it will this month (May) take delivery of two new helicopters from the Polish subsidiary of Italian aircraft manufacturer Augusta-Westland in terms of an order made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in July last year. The helicopters have been undergoing final flights tests at the AW main assembly plant in Italy for the past month.
Business Aviation

Air Seychelles and Jet Airways has unveiled a codeshare agreement that offers travellers enhanced connections on their respective networks.
Airports & Networks

The prospects and opportunities for aviation across Africa is the subject of a major summit and conference taking place in Dubai next week.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways strengthened its presence in East Africa today with the launch of new services between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Entebbe, in central Uganda.
Airports & Networks

Royal Air Maroc celebrated the new year with the arrival into Morocco of its first 787 Dreamliner. The airline will be the first carrier in the Mediterranean region to operate the 787.
Air Transport

By Richard Maslen
Every month Routesonline provides an update on the current schedules of five latest aircraft programmes, highlighting the routes the types are being deployed upon.
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Every month Routesonline provides an update on the current schedules of five latest aircraft programmes, highlighting the routes the types are being deployed upon.
Airports & Networks

Delegates to the Aviation Africa 2015 Summit and exhibition taking place 10-11 May in Dubai, could have the time of their lives thanks to a new sponsorship deal.
Aerospace

Sabre Corporation has appointed Dino Gelmetti as vice president of Airline Solutions, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Emerging Technologies

Aviation support services company, AJW Aviation, has been chosen by Cameroon Airlines Corporation (Camair) to provide power-by-the-hour for its fleet of three Boeing aircraft: B767-300 & B737-700.
MRO

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $140-million loan to Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh Development Project.
Airports & Networks

Starling Aerospace has secured a contract with Ethiopian Airlines to supply its 6G seat and 16G berthable divan, part of the Role Change Kit.
Interiors & Connectivity

Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir) has received its B757-200, registered HB-JJE.
Air Transport