Africa

Kenya Airways (KQ) will resume flights to Bangkok starting 21 November 2023 operating the route five times per week.
Airports & Networks

Embraer Defence & Security has appointed José Gustavo as the new vice president (VP) of sales and business development for Europe and Africa.
Defense

TAAG Angola Airlines is increasing more frequencies within Africa.
Air Transport

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced it has successfully completed the world’s first trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Business Aviation

Caverton Helicopters is to operate the first Bell 429 in West Africa’s oil and gas operations following the delivery of the first aircraft into Cameroon.
Aerospace

By Mark Pilling
State-owned Ibom Air is making a name for itself in the African market as a strongly-run Nigerian airline that is growing profitably with Airbus A220s soon to enter the fleet.
Air Transport

A Kenyan airline CEO has encouraged airlines in East Africa to think again about consolidation of national carriers to break down barriers to travel through the region.
Air Transport

IATA’s regional vice president Africa and Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi railed against Nigeria’s stance on blocked funds that could cripple African and other airlines and ultimately affect air travel to the West African powerhouse.
Air Transport

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an MoU for a comprehensive TotalCare service agreement with Rolls-Royce for 22 Trent XWB-84 engines.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Uganda is seeking to upgrade a series of up-country airstrips to handle international flights, as well as boosting tourism to the country’s national parks.
Airports & Networks

Ethiopian Airlines Group has selected AVANT Up inflight entertainment solution for its upcoming aircraft Airbus A350-1000.
Aerospace

A round-up of all the latest defence stories in Africa.
Defense

Ethiopian Airlines has placed orders for 20 Boeing 737 Max 8s and 11 787-9s, alongside an interior retrofit programme for its existing fleet of 787s.
Aerospace

By Kaleyesus Bekele
The largest African aviation group, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has outlined an ambitious growth strategy dubbed “Vision 2035”. One of the five pillars of the growth roadmap is its fleet.
Air Transport

IATA has recorded that there was strong post-pandemic global passenger traffic demand in September.
Air Transport

Kenya Airways and its Nairobi hub have been awarded certificate of accreditation by IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) for outstanding ground handling services.
Air Transport

Air cargo eked out modest growth (1.9%) globally in September despite falling trade volumes and high jet fuel prices.
Air Transport

Honeywell has released its Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI) showing Weather-related natural disasters likely have a material impact on sustainability initiatives.
Emerging Technologies

IndiGo has launched operations to and from Jharsuguda.
Airports & Networks

Free Routing Airspace in Africa inches closer to reality with trial flights kicking off on November 2 2023.
Air Transport

GKN Aerospace and GE have deepened their partnership on a series of industry-leading engines including the GEnx programme.
MRO

In this TATV Spotlight programme, Dave Falberg, Vice President of Satcom Direct International, a leader in global satellite communications solutions, explains how the new generation of its Plane Simple antenna system is rolling out to the business jet market.
Space

Globe Air Cargo USA and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have strengthened their long-standing GSSA contract and launched a winter schedule promotion, to including destinations across Africa.
Air Transport

fastjet Zimbabwe has today introduced additional flight frequencies from Bulawayo JM Nkomo International Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
Airports & Networks

Embraer has announced a 30% increase in jet deliveries in Q3 2023.
Business Aviation