Africa

EgyptAir has added Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to its route network.

Nigeria has one of the largest private jet markets in the world but, does the country have the right policies to maximise the benefit?

IATA has launched the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology.

Namibian regional operator, FlyWestair, is seeking to take on national carrier’s mantle.

Bell Textron announced a signed purchase agreement with BAR Aviation for a Bell 412EPi to support 24/7 medical evacuation missions and the new development of oil and gas projects in Uganda.

An up-and-coming international aircraft asset manager with roots in Morocco is making a name for itself with innovation and a can-do attitude.

As CEO Tewolde GebreMariam steps down, Routes looks at the East African carrier’s network growth during his time in charge.

Tewolde GebreMariam, the long-serving CEO of Africa’s leading airline – Ethiopian Airlines – has stepped down from his post after more than 35 years with the airline.

The former Ethiopian CEO and aviation industry doyen, Girma Wake, has been named in a key role as the Addis Ababa carrier reels from the sad resignation of its CEO Tewolde Gabremariam.

Even though the Covid-19 pandemic has strongly affected the industry, it has also opened up immense opportunities for airports to rethink current models, enhance capacity building, and transform their businesses.

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has joined the oneworld Alliance.

As Morocco places an emphasis on unmanned systems, Egypt’s Air Force is also embracing new weapons capabilities.

The Liberia Airport Authority has awarded an exclusive ten-year ground handling management contract to National Aviation Services (NAS).

bp is to supply DHL Express with sustainable aviation fuel until 2026 as part of a new strategic collaboration with the global logistics company.

Comair, its British Airways licensed fleet and low cost carrier are operating normally after being grounded by the South African regulator last week. The regulator confirmed that were no safety and security findings. It had halted operations for the three associated brands following concerns over safety and quality procedures.

Etihad Cargo has transported four rescued servals to their ‘forever home’ at Panthera Africa in South Africa.

Textron and Bell have entered into an agreement to purchase Pipistrel, an award-winning pioneer and global leader in electrically powered aircraft, based in Slovenia and Italy.

Capital investment in the latest agricultural aircraft has received a welcome boost in South Africa thanks to the agricultural sector enjoying boom years on the back of strong market prices, good rainfall, and strong product demand.

Fastjet has launched flights from Zimbabwe’s tourism capital of Victoria Falls, to Mbombela Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in South Africa.

Bell Textron has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 505 to Bestfly, an Angolan aviation company, with the intent to purchase a second 505 within six months.

The Falcon 6X has completed cold weather testing, passing another major milestone towards certification, expected later this year.

Comlux is to launch a new cross-functional organisation within the Group, Comlux Tech.

Rolls-Royce has reached a key milestone in its UltraFan technology demonstrator programme as the power gearbox (PGB) is dispatched from the company’s site in Germany.

Maldives airline Manta Air has entered a partnership with SriLankan Airlines to connect passengers from Gaafu Alifu Atoll of Southern Maldives and Gan International airport in Addu Atoll.

South Africa’s domestic airline sector is being thrown into disarray with the indefinite grounding of Comair and Kulula airlines over safety issues.