Africa

Events

Why interaction between operators and brokers is key to cargo success

30 September 2023

In the world of urgent air charters, interaction between operators and brokers plays a crucial role in ensuring the swift and efficient transportation…

Sustainability

Fireblade Aviation champions Sustainability in Aviation

28 September 2023

In an effort to spearhead sustainable business practices in the aviation sector, Fireblade Aviation has become the first aviation company to join The…

People

Satair appoints new CEO and head of Airbus material services

28 September 2023

Satair, an Airbus Services company, has appointed Richard Stoddart as its new chief executive officer and head of Airbus Material Services.

Manufacturing

New Rolls-Royce engine for hybrid-electric flight completes successful

27 September 2023

New Rolls-Royce small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight has successfully completed its first fuel burn.…

Events

Angola to host 2023 AASA Annual General Assembly

26 September 2023

TAAG Angola Airlines is the co-organiser of the 53rd edition of the AASA (Airlines Association of Southern Africa) Annual General Assembly.

People

Airbus appoint Christian Scherer as Commercial Aircraft business CEO

26 September 2023

Airbus has named Christian Scherer as its new Commercial Aircraft business CEO.

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project sets new world industry first

25 September 2023

Rolls-Royce has announced a further key milestone in its hydrogen research project.

General aviation

How Bell Special Missions Aircraft solve capability gaps

25 September 2023

Finding the best combination of capability and cost has created a market for civil helicopters modified for multi-mission military capabilities, says…

Airports

Nigeria is ‘committed’ to expediting improvements at Lagos airport

21 September 2023

IATA welcomes the commitment of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to improving infrastructure at Murtala Muhammad International Airport…

General aviation

Fahari Aviation expands its agricultural services by increasing drone

20 September 2023

Fahari Aviation, the Aviation technology subsidiary of Kenya Airways, has expanded its agricultural services with the addition of 14 drones.

Air transport

IATA emphasises need for net zero emissions by 2050

20 September 2023

IATA has reiterated that ‘every drop of fuel avoided counts' in the aviation industry’s quest to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Technology

Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ku-band terminal certified for Gulfstream G650

19 September 2023

Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ku-band terminal has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for Gulfstream G650.

Air transport

Nigeria’s minister of aviation and aerospace refloats leasing idea

19 September 2023

Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace reaffirmed Nigeria’s desire to establish an aircraft leasing company in the country.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: MD Helicopters sets focus on Africa

18 September 2023

MD Helicopters has more than 70 years in the helicopter business where it's been known as Hughes helicopters; McDonnell Douglas helicopters and Boeing…

Air transport

Falko delivers two Embraer E190 aircraft to Airlink

18 September 2023

Falko Regional Aircraft (Falko) has completed the delivery of two Embraer E190 aircraft on lease to South African carrier Airlink.

Air transport

GetJet set to ease pressure on Africa's supply chain

15 September 2023

GetJet Airlines – provider of wet lease and charter services - is adding capacity before the high season to meet increased demand for ACMI services…