Africa

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Female pilots remain a rarity, especially in Africa, but the African section of the 99s is on a constant mission to change that.

Rolls-Royce has appointed John Kelly to the position of President – Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META), with immediate effect.

IATA has announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

The AviAssist Foundation has launched the ATR course scholarship programme for future and young aviators in Africa.

The Mali Air Force is rebuilding its inventory with the arrival of a package of military aircraft.

Jettainer, a privider of in Unit Load Device (ULD) management, has appointed Rammohan Krishnaswamy as the new general manager for the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, hosted the first World Exhibition of Airport Infrastructure, Equipment and Services (SMIESA 2022).

Ethiopian Airlines will launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan from May 1, 2023.

IATA has released data for January 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand declined as economic headwinds persist.

Bell Textron has delivered a Bell 429 and signed a purchase agreement for another Bell 429, both to customers in Africa.

Is Africa’s airline market ripe for new entrants or is consolidation needed to give fewer, larger airlines a better chance of succeeding?

Freetown International Airport is positioned as West African aviation hub following opening of new terminal.

Business travel in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is recovering more rapidly than in any other region.

Pilatus Centre South Africa has a long and enviable track record as the sole distributor for the Pilatus PC-12 NG and Pilatus PC-24 in southern Africa.

Network Airline Services (NAS) has recently been appointed as the cargo GSA for Badr Airlines, Sudan’s current largest airline, in the UK and Ireland.

IATA has said recovery in air travel demand is continuing in 2023, based on January traffic results.