Africa

Kenyan all-cargo carrier Astral Aviation is expanding its footprint, with the establishment of a new partner airline in South Africa and plans to create three more cargo airlines in Europe, the Middle East and Australia.

Boeing has named Joe Benson as president of Boeing Business Jets (BBJ).

IATA has released data for March 2023 global air cargo markets showing a continued decline against previous year’s demand performance.

Kenya Airways Cargo has been awarded the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification by IATA.

Start-up airlines in Africa can expect keen interest from EgyptAir’s MRO arm, as the organisation’s new head, Walid El-Khafif explains.

Dassault Aviation is celebrating 60 years of the Falcon business jet. Dassault Aviation’s Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier tell its story.

Jetcraft Commercial has announced a deal to buy 25 Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft frames.

Nigerian start-up airline, Rano Air, is set to commence operations on May 7, according to the airline’s management.

IATA has announced strong demand growth in air travel for March 2023.

Emirates has signed MoUs with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority and Zambia Tourism to boost tourist arrivals to each country.

Qatar Airways Cargo has officially launched services to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda.

Africa has traditionally been a continent whose armed forces bought their weaponry from superpowers or former colonial nations. Now, there is a new kid on the block.

Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating the 50th year of the launch of its service to the UK in April 1973.

Allen Onyema, the charismatic founder and chief executive of Air Peace, is full of passion describing the many hurdles he has faced establishing his young airline.

Air bp offers its opinion on how all sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstocks and production technologies can play a role in decarbonising aviation.

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.