Africa

Kenya Airways and China Southern Airlines have renewed their interline agreement following the return of international travel to/from China.

IATA has highlighted three priorities to enable the air cargo industry to maintain momentum against the backdrop of a challenging operating environment.

IATA has spoken of the critical role that aviation plays at times of natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

TrueNoord has completed the novation of two YoM 2008 Embraer E190AR aircraft on long-term operating lease to Airlink.

Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA), a consulting firm for the aviation industry, has expanded its global platform of independent aviation experts.

Madagascar Airlines has said it has obtained its own air operator's certificate (AOC) and operating license (OL) from the Malagasy civil aviation authority.

Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility, has expanded its Academy to Ghana.

TCR, a global provider of GSE Solutions, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report.

GE Aerospace has signed an agreement with AJW Group to support avionics and electrical power systems across B777, B737 and A320/30/40 aircraft.

Nigerian business aviation firm, Falcon Aerospace, has unveiled innovations designed to ease business jet booking and make access to the service more inclusive.

RwandAir is scheduled to launch its new direct flights Paris for the first time on 27 June 2023.

A Saudia A330 aircraft was exposed to gunfire damage at Khartoum International Airport in Sudan on Saturday April15.

Ethiopian Airlines and AFRAA’s forthcoming Aviation Convention in May is set to change the narrative of African airline industry.

In March, the traffic carried by African airlines reached 94.8% of the full year 2019 level.

Embraer has launched the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, which will feature equipment to meet NATO's operational requirements.

RwandAir has signed a new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines.

ProFlight Zambia has resumed air services between Lusaka, Zambia and Durban, South Africa.

IATA has released data for February 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand rose above pre-pandemic levels.

Saudia has launched its first direct flight to Dar es Salaam in the United Republic of Tanzania.

IATA reports continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results.

Following the delivery of its ASIO Maritime Task Force Solution to Nigeria, as part of the NIMASA Deep Blue Project, BIRD Aerosystems has completed a successful live demonstration of the ASIO aircraft capabilities, including real-time interception of vessels performing illegal activities at sea.

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Claire Geary as Group marketing Director, a new position within the company.

Global air charter and leasing specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed Scott Collier as President – ACMI Leasing to lead the newly-formed global ACMI department.

Fastjet Zimbabwe has launched its additional domestic flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park.

IATA is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development.