Africa

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.