Africa

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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