Africa

A series of strikes, or threatened action, has been rocking Nigeria’s aviation industry.

Ethiopian Airlines and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have signed a an MoU to provide a framework on the provision of Ethiopian Airlines products and services to IGAD.

Boeing is big in Africa – it manufactures 70% of the total number of aircraft on the continent.

The Senegalese military has been undertaking a major equipment recapitalisation effort over the past few years.

Boeing has agreements to purchase 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by SAF producer Neste, to support its U.S. commercial operations through 2023.

Defence analysts are questioning mission protocols following a deadly sniper attack on a South African Air Force (SAAF) Oryx medium transport helicopter in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 5 February 2023.

IATA has highlighted the important contributions from the aviation industry following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Changes are afoot at Algeria’s national flag-carrier as it seeks deals for significant numbers of new aircraft.

South Africa’s presidential jet aircraft, a Boeing 737 BBJ, operated by the VIP transport squadron (21 Squadron) of the South African Air Force (SAAF), was badly damaged on 6 February.

Flydubai has launched a daily service to Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) from 09 March 2023.

Boeing will exhibit its state-of-the-art defence and security products and services at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) Feb. 20-24.

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has started two weekly freighter flights connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa.

There are few more complex undertakings than setting up a new airline – as the Nigerian government is discovering.

IATA has released new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely and improve the travel experience for passengers with disabilities.

IATA and the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia have agreed to formalise a cooperation with the aim of strengthening the economic and social benefits of aviation in Somalia.

Airlink and British Airways have entered a codeshare agreement, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa.

It’s not just humans that need air transport, animals do too. This week Intradco Global, an animal transport specialist, has transported 330 cattle from Europe to West Africa.

Etihad Cargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation to expand the African network.

Clean Sky 2 Thermoplastic Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD) lower half has been delivered, and at 8m by 4m is one of the largest known thermoplastic assemblies in the world.

Amari Adebayo takes a look at the rise and rise of the Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned air vehicle (UAV).

The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has welcomed the proposed enhanced industry engagement rule making process between the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and stakeholders in the industry.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has inaugurated a new aviation training centre in the city of Hawassa.

Ethiopian Airlines has been commended for accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment.

It’s a sad end to an era as Boeing delivers its final 747 to Atlas Air.

From embracing a sense of place and accommodating local climate conditions to incorporating environmentally friendly materials and biometric solutions.