Africa

This action-packed Defence Monthly programme takes you across the whole emerging market from the east of India to the west of Africa and all stops in between.

The green shoots of recovery are starting to show through in Nigeria’s business aviation sector.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term.

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and Teledyne Controls, a provider in aircraft data management, have joined forces to deliver enhanced engine health management services to their customers.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials (COVID-19 testing and vaccine certificates) and other COVID-19 measures.

This edition of TATV Newsround looks at the growing threat of bird strikes, specifically in Nigeria - airports editor Chloe Greenbank talks to the experts about wildlife management.

Airbus said it continues to expect the commercial aircraft market to recover to pre-COVID levels between 2023 and 2025, led by the single-aisle segment.

Embraer is presenting a semi-private configuration for ERJ 145 jets as an aftermarket solution, which includes premium seats for the utmost comfort to passengers.

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has announced that its chief executive officer, Chris Zweigenthal, will retire from the organisation at the end of August 2021.

Linking four continents through its hub offshore from west Africa remains Cabo Verde Airlines’ target as it emerges from Covid-19 shutdown.

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Sharon Vaz-Arab, aviation expert with 30+ years of experience, as its new Director – IMEA (India, Middle East & Africa).

RwandAir has become the first African airline to be awarded the top Diamond status rating for COVID-19 prevention measures.

Switzerland-based Vertis Aviation has said its Challenger 604 based in Accra, Ghana, will be available for June.

Tanzania’s capital is in line for a new airport that will dramatically improve the city’s connectivity. Alan Dron reports.

EgyptAir Training Academy has successfully passed EASA initial qualification audit for its A220-300 newest full flight simulator with the highest level (D).

IATA has applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travellers.

Angola’s expanding BestFly has begun operations providing inter-island services in Cape Verde.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and navy (NN) are receiving new aircraft to enhance maritime security as part of the national security and waterways protection infrastructure, better known as the ‘deep blue’ project.

South African Airways (SAA) has said it will resume operations again in July or by the second week of August.

Rolls-Royce is strengthening its commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by launching a new service – SAFinity, which will initially cater for business aviation customers.

Air Seychelles has for the first time ever made history by operating into the capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, Sydney, as part of a special charter.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has started vaccinating its employees against COVID-19 as of 14 May 2021 in its temporarily opened vaccination centre.

Ethiopia is well known for its national carrier – and Africa’s largest airline – Ethiopian Airlines, but like Africa as a whole, its business aviation sector has been very quiet by comparison.

Nigeria’s Azman Air has announced it will resume flight operations from May 16, 2021.

Dassault's latest, largest and lavish business jet is unveiled and in this week’s Newsround, we take an in-depth look at the new arrival and see where it fits alongside the most recent models from rivals Bombardier and Gulfstream.