Air transport

Meet Mr Niche Guy

18 March 2024

Armed with a new leader, plans for more regional services and the introduction of cargo aircraft, Nile Air is seeking its niche in a tightly-regulated…

Defence

Turkey delivers first T129 ATAK helicopters

15 March 2024

The first pair of six T129 ATAK helicopters for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) arrived in the country on November 1, on board a Turkish Air Force A400M…

Training

Brain check...

14 March 2024

Globally, there is a projected high demand and shortage of aviation professionals between 2024 and 2050 but flying schools in west africa are churning…

Air transport

Uganda raises its standard

13 March 2024

Uganda Airlines, the East African nation’s relaunched flag carrier, is only entering its fifth year of operation. Chief Executive Jenifer Bamuturaki…

Defence

Fortified Milkor

11 March 2024

The 380 is the largest unmanned UAV built in Africa, and could play a vital role in enhancing operational capability of the SA national defence…

Air transport

Air Mauritius reconquering its markets

08 March 2024

Air Mauritius is capitalising on both regional and international growth in air traffic to strengthen its market share to and from the Indian Ocean…

Defence

NAF sparkles with second pair of Diamonds

06 March 2024

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received a second pair of Diamond DA62 surveillance aircraft, bringing the fleet to four aircraft, and joining two…

Airports

Guinea banks on its touré de force...

04 March 2024

As Guinea terminates its French partnership deal, managing director Namory Camara talks about how modernisation of Conakry’s Ahmed Sékou Touré Airport…

Air transport

Saudi marketing deal can boost Bahrain tourism

01 March 2024

A groundbreaking agreement between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain is likely to bring greater benefits to the smaller nation.

Defence

Germany stalls Saudi Typhoons

28 February 2024

Saudi Arabia has long had a requirement for another batch of Eurofighter Typhoons to augment the 72 aircraft delivered from June 2009 to June 2017.

Maintenance

Niche work if you can get it

26 February 2024

Innovative suppliers are finding opportunities by identifying niche MRO needs and tailoring their services accordingly.

Air transport

Etihad re-opens the door for the Superjumbo

23 February 2024

After largely disappearing from the skies during the pandemic, the Airbus A380 is making a comeback.