Africa

The FAA-certified GE9X, designed specifically for the Boeing 777X, has completed a new series of tests validating the enhanced durability of the engine.

Kenya Airways has been named as Best Employer Brand 2021 by the LinkedIn Talent Awards.

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has expanded its partnership with Angola-based Bestfly Worldwide during a media event held ahead of Dubai Airshow 2021.

IATA has welcomed the commitments towards strengthening climate action made at COP26.

Envision Digital and SITA have signed an MoU to jointly build end-to-end net zero carbon solutions for airports worldwide.

This week’s TATV Newsround programme comes from Qatar where hosts Mark Pilling and Alan Peaford are at the Arab Air Carriers Organization’s 54th annual general meeting and talk to Secretary General Abdul Wahab Teffaha about his expectations for the event.

Headquartered in Dubai, Jet Luxe has offices in Hong Kong and Mexico, with active plans to open in London and New York shortly.

Gulfstream has signed the World Economic Forum's ‘Clean Skies For Tomorrow’ 2030 ambition statement.

Astral Aviation has signed an operating lease for three B757-200 freighters with Aquila Air Capital.

ACIA Aero Leasing is seeking proposals through an RFP for up to 30 additional aircraft to expand its fleet.

As the aviation world begins to strongly focus on sustainability, it is perhaps no surprise that UK engine-maker Rolls Royce is leading the charge.

EgyptAir has opened a new office in Doha, Qatar.

An Airbus H225 has performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powering one of the Safran Makila 2 engines.

Direct Maintenance has restarted its Line Maintenance activities in Africa by re-opening the Line Maintenance station in Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania.

Airbus will showcase a wide range of products, innovations and services that are leading the way to a sustainable future for aerospace at the Dubai Airshow 2021.

Airlink will implement a programme involving training, new processes and supply chain interventions to identify and combat illicit wildlife trade.

The Kenya Airports Authority has announced the public auction of 73 derelict aircraft abandoned at various airports around the country.

Jon Lake, Jay Menon and Angie Bee take you through a host of activities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region’s defence sector.

IATA has announced a moderate rebound in air travel in September 2021 compared to August’s performance.

IATA has released September 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continues to be well above pre-crisis levels.

The final class of Nigerian Air Force A-29 pilots, maintainers, munitions technicians and other specialists has now graduated from type conversion training with the US Air Force’s 81st Fighter Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, in Georgia.

Emirates has announced that it will reintroduce flights to Algiers, Algeria from 9 November.

Vertis Aviation, the Swiss boutique charter specialist has appointed Daniella Dawson in a head of sales position.

Airbus, Dassault Aviation, ONERA, the French Ministry of Transports and Safran have launched the first A319neo flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

EgyptAir has said it will be ‘welcoming’ visitors to its Booth at Dubai Airshow 2021 that will take place November 14-18.