Air transport

Political instability a threat to Gulf airline industry – IATA boss

05 September 2018

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) top official believes that political instability in the Middle East is posing a threat to the…

Airports

ROUTES and IATA combat the trafficking of wildlife

05 September 2018

According to the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC – a joint programme of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Union for…

Air transport

Omani cargo plans start with a village

04 September 2018

Oman has given the go-ahead to an air cargo facility at Muscat International Airport. Projected to start operations in June 2019, the centre is…

Defence

Diamond sparkles

04 September 2018

Diamond Aircraft set out to woo new buyers by undertaking a west African tour with two of its aircraft. David Oliver followed the mission’s progress.

Air transport

Seychelles takes one step back to move forward

03 September 2018

Air Seychelles is undergoing a major restructuring as it feels the effects of a surge in long-haul competition. Alan Dron found out more from interim…

Defence

Middle East addicted to Game of Drones

02 September 2018

The Middle East is a keen acquirer of sophisticated military technology, so it is no wonder the region has taken an interest in unmanned aerial…

Technology

Hi-tech investment can eliminate security stress

01 September 2018

Emirates Airline president, Sir Tim Clark, explains to Steve Nichols why airports must make massive investments if they want to make passengers’ lives…

Airports

Lusaka airport takes shape as passenger numbers soar

30 August 2018

The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has made progress in upgrading infrastructure at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport as the country…

Defence

Rafale delays hold back the Wild Wolves progress

28 August 2018

Jon Lake reveals that it’s good news and bad news for Egypt’s Rafales.

Air transport

Leaders need to plot the way ahead

24 August 2018

One of Fly Africa’s authors tells Alan Dron of his optimism about the future of commercial air transport on the continent, despite continuing hurdles…

Governments hold the key to unlock Africa's potential

23 August 2018

Airbus’ top salesman for Africa, Hadi Akoum, believes that a clear dialogue with governments could be the key to unlocking Africa’s aviation…

Airports

Time to change the flightpath

22 August 2018

Business transformation for sustainable development of African airports was the theme of the 59th Airports Council International (ACI) Africa board…