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…

Training

The safe space...

29 January 2025

A place where people enjoy learning about aviation safety and get equipped to champion it: in Rwanda, the AviAssist Foundation and its partners are…

Air transport

Afrijet helps fly the national flag in Gabon

27 January 2025

A major milestone has been reached in the history of air transport in the Central African country of Gabon as the new national airline, Fly Gabon,…

Defence

Eyes in the sky can give border controls an edge

24 January 2025

Benin and Tunisia are the latest African nations to upgrade their border and interior surveillance capabilities with new aircraft.

Events

AI is key to safer skies...

22 January 2025

Under the theme “Embracing innovation and technology for safe and efficient operations,” a key focus at the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations…

Air transport

Airports boost energises Egypt's grand plan

20 January 2025

Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh El-Hefny talks about the country’s soaring ambition to expand the aviation infrastructure and attract global…