GE has announced that it has agreed to purchase the aviation business of Avio S.p.A., an Italy-based manufacturer of aviation propulsion components and systems for civil and military aircraft, for $4.3 billion U.S. (€3.3 billion).
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has awarded two contracts to ADB for the upgrade of Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport. These projects are part of ACSA's efforts to maintain the competitiveness of the airport, which as Southern Africa's primary air transport hub, boasts of an impressive infrastructure.
The Flight Safety Foundation has announced the promotion of Kevin L. Hiatt to the position of president and chief executive officer of the Foundation, effective January 1 2013.
Following the recent announcement that fastjet was in talks to buy 1time - the South Africa low cost airline that went into liquidation last month - fastjet has agreed an option agreement to buy the entire issued share capital of 1time Airline from its parent company, 1time Holdings Limited, for ZAR1 ($0.12).
Etihad Airways has announced it will establish air links between the UAE and the Republic of Guinea, in West Africa, by extending its existing codeshare agreement with Royal Air Maroc, the national airline of Morocco.
Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN), which opened the first full FBO in Nigeria in July 2011, has received its first training visit from recently announced partner Floridian FBO operator Banyan Air Service.
The European Commission has adopted the 20th update of the European list of air carriers subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union - 'the EU air safety list' - which due to important safety concerns, now includes air carriers certified in Eritrea .
EgyptAir is aiming to finalise its long-term strategy over the coming months, in preparation for a sizeable fleet renewal and the introduction of a new 200-seat type.
Embraer is in negotiations with Kenya Airways over an E-Jet simulator and service centre approval, as it pushes to boost its African support presence, writes Victoria Moores.
Reuters has reported that new low-cost African carrier Fastjet is in potential partnership talks with Emirates Airline, sending the new African airline's shares up as much as 7% on London's stock market.
Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider hosted a PT6A customer day event at its designated overhaul facility (DOF) in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Low-cost African carrier Fastjet Plc said it was in potential partnership talks with Emirates Airline, sending Fastjet's shares up as much as 7% on London's AIM, according to a Reuters report.
Mauritania has become the first country to be freed from an all-inclusive ban on carriers' operating to Europe - although the Commission points out that Mauritanian regulators will only authorise flights to the EU under "strict conditions".
Boeing projects the world's airlines should see reasonable liquidity and pricing for new-aircraft delivery financing in 2013 even as jet builders ramp up production to meet demand, the manufacturer announced today in issuing its fifth annual finance market forecast.
Africa's newest low cost carrier Fastjet confirmed today that it is in negotiations with the management, directors and provisional liquidator of 1time, the South Africa low cost airline that ceased trading last month.
Lagos-based Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN), has achieved Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
ExecuJet Africa has teamed up with Acher Aviation to offer a range of services including helicopter management and charter, as well as specialised support to the oil, gas, mining and resource exploration sectors.
Airbus has achieved on schedule certification from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) for its new fuel-saving Sharklets for the A320 Family with CFM engines, which is expected to be shortly followed by the US FAA.
West and Central Africa's largest commercial carrier, Nigeria's Arik Air, is expanding its regional African network with the addition of new flight services from Lagos to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Pan African Women in Aviation (PAWA - pronounced 'power'), the Pan-African organisation that aims to educate and mentor women in aviation in addition to educating young women and mentoring those entering the industry, is taking shape with NGO status in the pipeline and official accreditation having already been conferred by Frank Ramsden, the former Transport Minister for Botswana, and an ICAO Council Member.
At least 32 people are reported to have been killed in Brazzaville, republic of Congo, when an Ilyushin Il-76T freighter crashed into a residential area outside the capital's Maya Maya Airport.
The ICAO meeting in Montreal this week saw another major contract between the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) and European ATM specialist Thales.
