Africa

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

IndiGo has launched operations to and from Jharsuguda.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.