Africa

The 55th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly (AGA) and is to be held from 19-21 November 2023 at the Speke Resort in Entebbe, Uganda – The Pearl of Africa.

Having recently emerged from the shadow of financial administration and an alliance with Etihad, how is Air Seychelles preparing for the future?

Lufthansa Technik has pre-launched its state-of-the-art VIP cabin design for the BBJ 777-9.

Kenya Airways has become the first African airline to fly possibly the most sustainable commercial long-haul flight from Africa to Europe.

Boeing has received orders for up to four premium, ultra-long-range Boeing Business Jets (BBJ).

A report from Brand Finance has revealed the world’s top 50 most valuable and strongest airline brands.

According to industry experts, Nigeria is strategically positioned to serve as an aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) hub for the entire west African region.

ExecuJet MRO Services has been appointed by Embraer as its authorised service centre (ASC) for business jets in Africa.

RwandAir has become the official airline partner of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) for a third year.

Gulfstream Aerospace is showcasing its all-new ultralong-range Gulfstream G800 at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2023) taking place in Geneva.

Textron Aviation has revealed the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the 560XL series — the Cessna Citation Ascend.

In a landmark project, Namibia and Botswana recently simplified their mutual border controls.

South Africa-based Paramount Aerospace Industries has sold an unspecified number of Mwari turboprop intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and light attack aircraft to a range of unidentified and unnamed customers.

Network Airline Services recently opened a brand-new office in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Becoming the launch customer for one new aircraft model is something that happens to few airlines during their existence. Kenya-based Astral Aviation is involved in the launch of two.

Dassault Aviation will showcase its latest and largest jets, the twin-engined Falcon 6X and 10X, at this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE).

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its facility in Derby, UK.

As African air transport bounces back from the pandemic and starts to grow again, training opportunities are resurfacing within the continent.

IBA, the aviation market intelligence and consultancy company, predicts the African market will continue to see some growth.

SITA’s 2023 Baggage IT Insights report shows that airlines and airports are facing a surge in baggage mishandling rates amidst the growing number of passengers.

IATA has reported high levels of confidence among travellers for the peak Northern summer travel holiday season.

Sudan Airports Company is working on a five-year strategic plan to maintain, develop and extend the country’s airports, with passenger experience, innovation, and sustainability as top priorities.

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced participation in the second edition of the Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC), an initiative of SkyTeam.

Sustainability and safety have come together thanks to the AviAssist Foundation to improve flight safety in Zambia.

Tekever has been chosen by Nigerian UAS operator Aerial Robotix for environmental monitoring of oil and gas infrastructure in Nigeria.