With the successful integration of SPECIM's Aisa FENIX, a full spectrum imager, on the DA42 MPP special mission airplane, Diamond Aircraft has added unparalleled hyper spectral detection capabilities to its range of survey turnkey solutions.
Ethiopian Airlines has become the largest African carrier by revenue and profit according to the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) latest airline ranking – published in the 58th edition of World Air Transport Statistics (WATS).
NATS, the UK air traffic management company has today announced some new technology into its training facilities which it believes will help develop a new low-cost and flexible training concept for developing markets.
Kenya Airways has launched direct flights to Abuja in Nigeria from its hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, paving way for closer ties between the two countries.
Air France's initiatives are continuing in order to offer its Business customers products and services in liaise with their expectations. Starting in June, new services are available for even more comfort, pleasure and relaxation.
Air Mauritius posted a profit of EUR 7,3 million for the financial year ending 2013-2014 (April to March), with a turnover of EUR 459 million, which represents an increase of 2% compared to the same period last year.
The final assembly of Airbus' first A330 with the new 242 tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) capability is underway at the A330 Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is currently completing its structural assembly before the cabin integration phase and will be used for certification flight trials.
Improving passenger processes at the airport is the number one information technology (IT) investment priority of airports around the world and nearly half (47%) rank passenger and airport security as their top priority, according to the 2014 SITA/ACI Airport IT Trends Survey.
Ethiopian Airlines has extended its appreciation to its esteemed customers for their vote of confidence, which has enabled the airline to become for the first time in its 69 years history the largest African carrier with revenue topping 2.3 billion $ in 2013 and profit, according to the airlines ranking of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published in the 58th edition of World Air Transport Statistics.
Caverton Helicopters has contracted CAE to provide training centre operation services over six years. The pioneer training centre will be located in Lagos, Nigeria and is scheduled to be ready for operation in mid-2015.
The worldwide fleet of EC225s that perform heli-lift duties for oil and gas operators has increased by three with Airbus Helicopters' triple delivery of workhorse rotorcraft acquired by Milestone Aviation Group and leased to SonAir - an African operator – which will utilise them in Angola.
Air Seychelles has recorded strong 2014 first quarter results with a 38.2 per cent increase in passenger numbers to 95,372, compared to the same period in 2013 (69,009 passengers).
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has signed a partnership agreement with Transglobal Cargo Centre in Kenya to take over the full management, operation and business development of Transglobal's ultra modern and fast-growing fresh produce and cargo terminal at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that following a successful trial period, the airline is taking steps leading to the implementation of baggage wrapping for customer bags as a permanent feature.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing air freight markets in March were up 5.9% compared to a year ago and capacity grew 3.4%.
Airbus Helicopters has delivered three EC225s acquired by Milestone Aviation Group for lease to SonAir – an African operator – which will utilise them for oil and gas heli-lift duties in Angola.
