Air transport

Mixed fortunes for the Middle East despite rising profits

07 March 2025

While Middle East airlines are set to increase profitability in 2025 and stand out as generating the highest profit per passenger within the industry,…

Defence

Babcock's 39 steps to Africa

05 March 2025

Babcock is a renowned name in the world of military flying training, with major contracts both in France and the UK. Now the international defence and…

Air transport

Ethiopian's breath of fresh Airbus

28 February 2025

Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse in early November heralding a new chapter in the carrier’s growth story.

Defence

More Nigerian Air Force acquisitions

24 February 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is continuing to modernise, with its Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar currently studying several…

Air transport

The Leone Ranger

19 February 2025

Sierra Leone is aiming to become the latest African country with its own airline.

Maintenance

Safran makes a LEAP into the future

17 February 2025

Safran Aircraft Engines will set up a new LEAP engine MRO shop in Casablanca by 2026. This deal is part of an investment plan of more than  €1bn…

Air transport

The CAFE that serves solutions

14 February 2025

One of the many challenges faced by African airlines is access to cost-effective finance. Mark Tierney has an innovative solution

Defence

Denel launches new missiles and UAS

12 February 2025

South African defence conglomerate Denel has announced significant developments in two of its business areas – uncrewed vehicles and air-to-air…

Air transport

Tempting freight...

10 February 2025

Africa can realise enormous economic and social benefits if it embraces liberalisation of the air cargo sector, argues Sanjeev Gadhia, secretary…

Events

The magnificent seventh

07 February 2025

The seventh edition of the Marrakech Air Show, held at at Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base from October 30th to November 2nd, surpassed its…

Airports

Ethiopia plans mega airport city to deliver global hub

05 February 2025

Ethiopia is aspiring to become a global aviation hub by developing a mega airport city at an estimated cost of six billion USD over the next 10…

Air transport

Exseychellent!

03 February 2025

Air Seychelles has transformed its net asset position from negative to positive since 2022. The national flag’s USD 7 million profit for 2023 reflects…