Africa

IATA has released data for April 2025 global passenger demand, and said that the development of India’s air connectivity in recent years has been 'nothing short of phenomenal.'
Air Transport

By Oscar Nkala
The US State Department has contracted helicopter manufacturer Bell Textron to supply an undisclosed number of Bell 412 enhanced performance exportable medium lift transport helicopters to the Zambian Air Force at an estimated cost of US$100 million.
Defense

A new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected as SITA launches Managed Satellites.
Emerging Technologies

Boeing Africa’s managing director Henok Teferra outlines how the manufacturer views the prospects for the continent’s aviation market in this interview with Kaleyesus Bekele.
Air Transport

In the highly competitive airline marketplace, the efficiency and security of payment systems are pivotal components that can significantly impact revenue streams.
Aerospace

Algeria finally confirmed on February 12 that it is the first customer of the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter, and that pilots are currently undergoing training in Russia. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2025.
Defense

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the 50th customer delivery of the Gulfstream G700 to an undisclosed customer.
Business Aviation

RwandAir has launched RwandAir Holidays, an all-in-one travel and accommodation booking platform designed to transform how customers think about and plan their trips.
Airports & Networks

Uganda Airlines kicked off the launch of services between Entebbe and London Gatwick on 18 May, the flag carrier’s first foray into Europe.
Air Transport

Bombardier has announced that the first production Global 8000 aircraft has successfully completed its inaugural flight.
Business Aviation

The Inaugural African Airforce Forum will be hosted by the Senegal Air Force at the King Fahd Palace Dakar in Senegal from 26 to 27 October 2022.
Aerospace

UAS International Trip Support (UAS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of delivering global aviation solutions.
Business Aviation

By Anuradha Deenapanray
In the wake of the drone revolution, major drone companies, including 100 per cent African ones, are not only reinforcing but rethinking the use of drones to better support local populations.
Aerospace

Ethiopian Airlines Group and GE Aerospace have signed an agreement confirming Ethiopian’s choice of the GEnx Engine to power 11 new Boeing 787s.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Leitch
South African airlines and the country’s air traffic service have been making headlines, but not always for the right reasons.
Air Transport

By Mark Pilling
Senior executives from RwandAir and its holding company Aviation Travel and Logistics (ATL) say the long-touted deal for Qatar to take a 49% stake in the Rwandan flag carrier is on track to be signed “within a few months."
Aerospace

RwandAir is adding a fourth Airbus A330 to its widebody fleet this summer to give it greater operational resilience on its European routes. Mark Pilling reports from Kigali.
Air Transport

IATA launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernise baggage operations during the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi yesterday hosted by Kenya Airways.
Air Transport

Just when you think the Egyptian Air Force fighter force could not get any more diverse, it has reportedly taken delivery of its first Chinese Chengdu J-10CE fighters, reports Alan Warnes.
Defense

Panasonic Avionics has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to install its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution on the carrier’s new Boeing 777X fleet.
Emerging Technologies

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has elected a new leadership team to steer its affairs. Dawit Lemma is Chairperson and Craig Middleton has been appointed Vice-Chairperson & Treasurer.
Maintenance & Training

As Africa’s aviation industry continues to evolve, TAAG Angola Airlines is positioning itself as a central player in the continent’s aviation resurgence. Yonathan Menkir Kassa investigates.
Air Transport

International consultancy, Knighthood Global, which is led by former Etihad Airways head James Hogan, has been appointed by the Mozambique Government to “help revitalise the country’s national airline and broader aviation sector."
Air Transport

By Chuck Grieve
Africa is not blind to what must happen in MRO for its civil aviation to reach full potential. Recent moves by several airlines are promising, but more is needed.
MRO

The 24th edition of the Dubai Airport Show concluded yesterday after calling to effectively adopt and invest in new technologies and to ‘grab’ the opportunities offered by airport expansion projects in the region.
Aerospace