Africa

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

SITA’s Air Transport IT Insights report reveals accelerated digitalisation will help airlines and airports meet rising passenger demand by offering more self-service options.

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) will set the scene for the next chapter of aircraft cabin innovation when it returns to the Hamburg Messe from 6-8 June 2023.

South Africa’s director civil aviation (DCA), Poppy Khoza, talks to Guy Leitch following her election as the first International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly woman president in the organisation’s 78-year history.

Eswatini Air has acquired its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

Kenya Airways cargo unit and Astral Aviation have signed a codeshare agreement, a first in Africa, that will boost trade between Africa and the Middle East.

South African low-cost airline, FlySafair, is on a rapid expansion flightpath.

The governments of Saudi Arabia and Chad have signed an (MOU) for defence cooperation to develop bilateral relations that promotes international peace and stability.

RwandAir has appointed Iberia Maintenance to maintain the CFM56-7B & 7BE engines powering its Boeing 737 fleet.

IATA said it welcomes the reclassification of airspace over Somalia and the surrounding region to Class A.

Travel services provider Dnata has launched its operations at Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) with its partners Emirates Leisure Retail and SEGAP.

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 achieved 25 speed records on the recently completed G700 world tour.

The Boeing Company has recorded fourth-quarter revenue of $20.0 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($1.06), and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($1.75).

A new high-voltage electric power distribution technology called HECTATE is being managed by Collins Aerospace.