Africa has the potential to be a significant force in aviation on the back of robust economic growth forecasts, said the secretary general of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) but the continent's airlines are facing challenges from outside with unfair advantages being offered by African governments to foreign airlines.
Air Algérie has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of the carrier's continued growth plans, placing the order at the Dubai Airshow 2013.
Eagle Aviation has taken delivery of its Tecnam MMA multi-mission aircraft, equipped with a complete surveillance system from Airborne Technologies to use pipeline surveillance, initially in South Sudan, and subsequently in Nigeria
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a 10-year OnPoint agreement with GE for maintenance, repair and overhaul of its GE90 engines. Under this agreement, GE will maintain Ethiopian's GE90 engines that power its 16 B777 aircraft, which comprises of six B777-200LRs, six B777Fs, and four B777-300ERs.
Air Cote d'Ivoire yesterday signed a conditional purchase agreement at the Dubai Airshow for two Bombardier Q400 NextGen regional turboprops, and took options on a further two.
Air Cote d'Ivoire yesterday signed a conditional purchase agreement at the show for two Bombardier Q400 NextGen regional turboprops, and took options on a further two.
Some 34 years after its first flight, South Africa's Denel Rooivalk attack helicopter had its first combat deployment during late October. Observers have noticed at least two of the aircraft being prepared for their move to the Democratic Republic of Congo at Denel's OR Tambo International Airport facility.
The German-based completions and refurbishment company 328 has delivered a Dornier 328 aircraft for Nigerian-based finance company SpringChild Investments.
Ethiopian Aviation Academy graduated 39 pilots and 45 Aviation Technicians at a ceremony held at Ethiopian Airlines headquarters on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
Emirates and French carrier Corsair international have signed an interline agreement that will offer Senegalese travellers seamless connections to the capital of France, Paris.
Embraer's Commercial Aviation Services and Support division will host the global edition of the Embraer Operators Conference (EOC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from October 13 to 15.
