Africa

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.

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

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

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.

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

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Emirates has been awarded the Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service, at The Ghana National Honours Awards 2023 from President Nana Akufo-Addo.

StandardAero has signed a long-term CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) to support the CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.

Qatar Airways is welcoming the Holy Month of Ramadan by offering bespoke Iftar to passengers on board.

Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with three new airline partners – Philippine Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Airlink South Africa.

Swissport International and the Lufthansa Group have extended their long-standing partnership in Kenya.

Saudia and flyadeal is set to add 25 new destinations in 2023 on Saudia Group Network.

RwandAir has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third long-haul aircraft from Airbus.

African Union nations are looking at developing an air transport sharing mechanism (ATSM) to improve the organisation’s airlift capability.

The first marketplace specialising in second-hand airport equipment was recently launched amid claims that safety, security, and the environment are the pillars of this economic model.

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO).

IATA and Afroport Mauritanie have signed an agreement to enhance the safety of ground operations in Mauritania.

Indra has won a contract worth $13 million to equip the new M’Banza Congo airport in Angola with the ground and air systems required to operate it.

Ethiopian Airlines will resume its services to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as of 25 March 2023.