Africa

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating the 50th year of the commencement of its service to China.

IATA has announced that the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on sustainability, safety and digitalisation.

African air forces are continuing to re-equip with modern, more capable attack helicopters.

The 'Sun n Fun' in Florida has witnessed the unveiling of a new headset. The A30 from Bose, is an entirely new product designed to bring pilots the best combination of comfort, noise cancellations and audio clarity on the market.

Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has said its new national airline, Nigeria Air, is expected to begin operations from Lagos by May 29.

Kenya's National carrier has released its full year financial results for the year ending December 31st 2022.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) is adding new destinations in the Middle East, Africa and Indi this summer.

The Angolan Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Airports Management Company (SGA), José Tavares Venâncio, has said the country plans to get two airports in the country certified.

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Magnetic Group, the Estonia-based international aviation company, has rebranded its wholly-owned subsidiary Direct Maintenance as Magnetic Line.