Eivind Lindtjørn is a typical Mission Aviation pilot flying in Africa. He combines his passion for flying into not just a job, but a higher calling. Guy Leitch and Odd Arild Nessa report.
In Benin, the Force Aerienne du Benin (Benin Air Force) has received two H125M and three AS332M1 Super Puma helicopters as part of international contributions aimed at aiding the country’s fight against terrorism.
The Middle East’s luxury travel market is evolving rapidly, extending beyond opulent experiences to incorporate heritage, innovation and sustainability.
Air Algérie is investing in new aircraft to support its expansion strategy with the objective of developing the capital city’s airport – Algiers-Houari-Boumediene – into an international and national hub.
Vince Goncalves, regional vice president Africa at ExecuJet MRO Services spoke about new Embraer certifications in Africa, and navigating the supply chain quandaries in the market.
South Africa’s Denel Group has signed an agreement with Turkey’s Aselsan under which the two companies will collaborate on an upgrade for the South African Air Force’s Atlas Rooivalk attack helicopters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
