Africa

IATA has successfully tested the first fully integrated digital identity travel experience from shopping for flights to arrival.

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has won the “Best Cargo Airline-Africa” award at the Arabian Cargo Awards.

Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi set to start on May 1, 2024.

IATA has revealed the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) showing that travellers continue to prioritise speed and convenience as a top priority.

RwandAir is continuing its fleet expansion with the delivery of its seventh Boeing 737 aircraft.

ICAO has released updated guidance to help aviation regulators and operators manage their airspace in times of conflict.

The African Development Bank has approved a $23.6 million loan for the construction and equipment of a new aviation training facility in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.

Rolls-Royce has completed a series of tests using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its Pearl 15 and Pearl 10X business aviation engines.

Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) customers have a new way to customise cabin interiors for the BBJ 737-7, reducing costs and accelerating delivery of new VIP jets.

Kenya Airways has been crowned as the winner for Africa’s Leading Airline for its Economy Class Service and Inflight Magazine (Msafiri) at the World Travel Awards 2023.

Spectrum Aeromed has partnered with Essex Industries to integrate Liquid Oxygen (LOX) solutions into their medical transport equipment.

The Senegalese Air Force will host the second Africa Air Force Forum held in Dakar, Senegal, from October 25 -26, 2023.

Embraer has successfully tested the Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 on 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Boeing is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) affects contrails and non-carbon emissions.

Gulfstream’s next- generation G500 aircraft has been certified for steep-approach operations by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Thales is to modernise Zambia’s air traffic control with the latest TopSky ATC solution.

Embraer has revealed the Phenom 100EX business jet, the company’s latest evolution from the Phenom 100 series.

TAAG Angola Airlines is adding the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four of the widebody jets.

Allied Air Cargo and Network Aviation Group are celebrating 25 years of partnership.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar is teaming up with Boeing to propel the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in the UAE and globally.

IATA has released data showing Middle Eastern carriers experienced a 1.4% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes in August 2023.

IATA’s inaugural World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) has opened in Madrid with a focus the aviation industry’s commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

Air Tanzania has received its first Boeing 737 MAX Jet.

In the world of urgent air charters, interaction between operators and brokers plays a crucial role in ensuring the swift and efficient transportation of goods. However, this niche sector faces unique challenges and opportunities that require a closer look.

Satair, an Airbus Services company, has appointed Richard Stoddart as its new chief executive officer and head of Airbus Material Services.