The EADS board of directors has accepted the resignation of Lutz Bertling as chief executive officer of Eurocopter and member of the EADS Group executive committee effective April 30 2013.
Elit'Avia, a fully-integrated provider of business aircraft charter, management and operation services, has announced that it has earned stage 3 International Standard – Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) founding members convened for the first of its biannual board meetings in Rabat, Morocco at the beginning of March, to discuss continued activity and strategic plans for 2013.
Quest Aircraft Company has announced that it has named SkyQuest International as an authorised Kodiak dealer to represent the company's sales activities in Africa.
EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering company's Mohamed El Sherbiny called on African maintenance companies to engage with their staff if they are to develop successful businesses in the changing world.”
CFM International yesterday announced that it has completed design freeze for the advanced LEAP-1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for the Boeing 737 MAX, paving the way for the first full engine to test in mid-2014.
Kenya Airways has announced the commencement of direct flights from Dubai to Hong Kong in an effort to provide a seamless link between the Middle East, the Far East and Africa.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that 2012's global accident rate for Western-built jets was the lowest in aviation history but said more needs to be done to improve safety in parts of Africa.
Air Mauritius has introduced an 'UpgradeNow' service to give its customers the opportunity to get an upgrade to a higher class of travel a few days before departure.
Airbus is enjoying progress with its first A350 XWB ahead of the first flight which is expected later this year. And African aerostructure company Aerosud is sharing in the celebrations.
By 2015, the way we travel will change significantly fuelled by innovation in IT - used by airlines, airports and passengers, according to air transport communications and IT specialist, SITA.
Super brand Precision Air Services (Precision) has exhibited consistent growth in both operations and financial performance. The Airline, recorded a significant 13 per cent growth in passenger numbers between April 2012 and end January 2013 even as the Tanzania air travel market continues to become more competitive with the coming of new players in the likes of low cost airlines.
ADSOFTWARE, has announced that Air Cote d'Ivoire, the national carrier of Ivory Coast has signed with ADSoftware to implement AIRPACK Fleet Management System and Logistics Solutions. AIRPACK is comprised of AirTime (fleet management - CAMO), AirStock (inventory control - logistics), AirDoc (documentation management), AirUser (security management).
