Africa

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has acquired the first ever B-787 Dreamliner full flight simulator in Africa.

South African Airways in North America has launched a special campaign focusing on the great experience and value travel on offer when travelling to Southern Africa.

Proflight Zambia has halved its fares to enable people to return to their home constituencies to vote in next week's presidential election.

Nigeria's Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued warning letters to a number of its domestic airlines following an audit which revealed severe breaches of safety regulations.

Bombardier has halted production on the proposed Learjet flagship, the Lear 85 with several analysts suggesting the “pause” could be permanent.

World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2015 has added an array of new International exhibitors, including destination hot-spot Abu Dhabi and a number of major players from the hotel, travel technology, cruise and airline sectors.

Libyan Wings, a new Tripoli-based airline, is a step closer to its launch plans with the arrival in Malta of the second of its two Airbus A319 aircraft following the arrival of the first aircraft last week.

Embraer delivered 30 commercial and 52 business jets, 38 light and 14 large jets, during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Q14), thus closing out the year with 92 aircraft delivered to the commercial airline market and 116 to the executive aviation market, that is, 92 light and 24 large jets.

Ethiopian Airlines is in discussions with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to purchase stakes in their carriers and manage them, reports Reuters.

Arik Air won four awards at the 11th Security Watch Africa Awards, Lecture and Exhibition held recently in Dubai.

Airbus has launched The A321neo on the back of an order from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) with the additional range on offer from the re-engining creating new opportunities for African operators with the potential for true Pan African operations.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that five airlines have recently successfully completed stages of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme.

Etihad Airways has been named Best First Class and Best Long Haul Airline Middle-East and Africa at the AirlineRatings.com 2016 Airline Excellence Awards.

Dar es Salaam is Etihad Airways' third departure point in East Africa, along with Nairobi and Entebbe, and its ninth destination on the continent.

China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC) has firmed up its contract in December 2014 with Airbus for 100 A320 Family aircraft.

fastjet Tanzania has posted its first profitable trading month at an Earnings before Interest and Tax ('EBIT') level in December as it saw strong demand for its services during the very busy holiday season and benefited from low fuel prices.

An investigation is underway into the loss of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 freighter which skidded off the runway at Accra on Saturday.

The low-cost carrier, a subsidiary of fastjet has received confirmation from the Zambian Civil Aviation Authority that is has successfully completed the critical ‘Phase 1’ of its application for an Air Operating Certificate (AOC).

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2014 showing a general continuation of the healthy demand trend of recent months apart from the African region that sees a decline.

Fly-SAX has announced the launch of its new international route to Uganda. Commercial flights between Nairobi and Entebbe, the capital of Uganda, commence tomorrow, January 9 2015.

Air Namibia is offering special end of festive season flights between Ondangwa and Windhoek.

The Low-cost subsidiary of Kenya Airways has been licensed to operate flights to nine major destinations in East Africa.

Uganda’s ‘adopted’ airline planned to launch its Entebbe – Nairobi route on January 10, 2015 after it was granted 5th freedom rights by the Uganda CAA. However, delays securing slots at Jomo Kanyatta International Airport in Kenya's capital has delayed the launch.

International aviation fuel products and service supplier Air BP continues to expand its footprint in Africa with the installation of a new 30,000 litre Avgas refuelling tank at Nampula International Airport (APL/FQNP), Mozambique.

FlightPath International the Transport Canada and EASA Approved Training Organisation which operates in 60 countries providing pilot, technical and operational training, including for Ethiopian Airlines, has appointed Mike Lewis as director, market development.