Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP Outperforms On Fuel Savings First Year In Service
Engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce has celebrated “a major milestone for its Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP)…
June 5
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Azorra Orders Additional 15 Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer and Aircraft lessor, Azorra have signed “an…
Togo And Congo Eliminate Visa Requirements for All Africans
Togo and the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) have eliminated visa…
African Airlines Record 7.7% Increase In April 2026 Air Cargo Demand Amid Middle East Disruption
African Airlines record 2.2% Increase in April 2026 Passenger demand…
Airbus Partners With Mistral AI To Strengthen The Use Of AI In Aerospace Applications
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with Mistral…
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Airlink Launches Johannesburg-Zanzibar Service
Southern Africa airline, Airlink has touched down in Zanzibar “inaugurating its new year-round, twice-a-week, return service from Johannesburg.” Airlink noted…
June 4
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South African Airways Appoints Matshela Seshibe As Acting Group CEO
The Board of South African Airways (SAA) has appointed Mr. Matshela Seshibe as the acting Group Chief Executive Officer following…
June 3
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TAAG Angola Airlines To Commence Flights To Guangzhou, China
TAAG Angola Airlines has held “in Luanda the official launch event for its new international route to Guangzhou, People’s Republic…
June 2
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Ethiopian Airlines To Launch Direct Flights To Mauritius, Boosting Regional Connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines Group (ET) has announced that “it will launch its new three-times-weekly direct passenger service to Port Louis, Mauritius,…
June 2
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Qatar Airways To Enhance Flight Operations In Africa
Qatar Airways has confirmed that it is “expanding its African network, with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from 16…
June 2
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Egypt’s Minister Of Civil Aviation Celebrates 75th Anniversary Of Turkish Airlines’ Flights To Cairo
The Minister of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA), Dr. Sameh El-Hefny has celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Turkish…
June 2
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Airport News
Walvis Bay International Airport Strengthens Aviation Safety With Firefighting Vehicle
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has acquired an additional Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)…
June 2
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Airports Company South Africa Appoints Mr. Charles Shilowa As Acting CEO
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has appointed Mr. Charles…
ZACL Signs Strategic MoU With Copperbelt University To Drive Digital Transformation With ERP Development
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has signed “a Memorandum…
Madagascar Airlines Unveils Lounge And Agency At Ivato Airport’s New Terminal
Madagascar Airlines has unveiled its new Business Lounge and the…
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IATA Announces Roberto Alvo As Chair Of The IATA Board of Directors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that “Mr. Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up…
June 8
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IATA Announces Fiona Omondi And Others As Winners Of The Diversity & Inclusion Awards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Ms. Fiona Omondi, Ms. Rania Alturki and LATAM Airlines Group as the…
June 8
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Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP Outperforms On Fuel Savings First Year In Service
Engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce has celebrated “a major milestone for its Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine, which has delivered almost…
June 5
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Azorra Orders Additional 15 Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer and Aircraft lessor, Azorra have signed “an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights…
June 5
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Togo And Congo Eliminate Visa Requirements for All Africans
Togo and the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) have eliminated visa requirements for all African passport holders, joining a growing push…
June 4
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Airlink Launches Johannesburg-Zanzibar Service
Southern Africa airline, Airlink has touched down in Zanzibar “inaugurating its new year-round, twice-a-week, return service from Johannesburg.” Airlink noted…
June 4
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South African Airways Appoints Matshela Seshibe As Acting Group CEO
The Board of South African Airways (SAA) has appointed Mr. Matshela Seshibe as the acting Group Chief Executive Officer following…
June 3
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IATA And ICAO Deepen Cooperation On Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at the ICAO Aviation Climate Week announced…
June 2
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TAAG Angola Airlines To Commence Flights To Guangzhou, China
TAAG Angola Airlines has held “in Luanda the official launch event for its new international route to Guangzhou, People’s Republic…
June 2
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines To Launch Direct Flights To Mauritius, Boosting Regional Connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines Group (ET) has announced that “it will launch its new three-times-weekly direct passenger service to Port Louis, Mauritius,…
June 2
MONDAY UKOHA
Walvis Bay International Airport Strengthens Aviation Safety With Firefighting Vehicle
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has acquired an additional Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle to be deployed at…
June 2
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FAAN And Lagos Government Health Services Reinforces Ebola Surveillance At MMIA
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Lagos State Government health officials, and Port Health Services have reinforced “measures to…
June 2
MONDAY UKOHA
Qatar Airways To Enhance Flight Operations In Africa
Qatar Airways has confirmed that it is “expanding its African network, with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from 16…
June 2
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria Unveils Leasing Company To Ease Aircraft Acquisition & Leasing
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has unveiled “the Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company in a…
June 2
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Egypt’s Minister Of Civil Aviation Celebrates 75th Anniversary Of Turkish Airlines’ Flights To Cairo
The Minister of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA), Dr. Sameh El-Hefny has celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Turkish…
June 2
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Aircraft Financing in Africa: How African Airlines Are Transforming Fleet Financing
By Tristan Brouard Africa’s aviation industry stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing…
June 17
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Integrating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones) into Africa’s Air Traffic Management System
By Bakam Amin Baranzan Introduction Emerging as a transformative technology in Africa, drones offer cost-effective,…
August 29
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Aircraft Engine and Sustainable Aviation in Africa
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April 17
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Air Traffic Management in Africa: Post Covid-19 Opportunities
By Monday Ukoha COVID 19 has changed the global air transport industry in many ways.…
August 23
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Drones Are Making The Difference In Africa
Astral Aerial Solutions is a UAV technology company that provides drone solutions in various sectors…
August 14
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Improving Passenger Experience At African Airports
By Hani El-Assaad The past year saw a resurgence in demand for air travel to,…
February 10
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Airbus Drives Momentum In Sustainability, Leads Ambitious Moon And Hybrid Energy Research
Builds Global Partnerships, Capabilities For Future Sustainable Energy By Roland Ohaeri In…
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AFI Week Re-Ignites Africa’s Coordinated Capacity Building Efforts For Aviation
By Roland Ohaeri Unlocking Political Will Perhaps, the most outstanding outcome of the…
June 9
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COVID-19: How Well Have African Airlines Recovered?
By Roland Ohaeri Alliance In The Offing The big question as to whether Africa…
December 15
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Driving Safety Standards And Targets In The ESAF Region
Historically, the aviation industry in the ESAF Region was the envy of the world for…
October 18
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Strengthening Collaboration For Restart, Recovery And Future Skies
By Boni Dibate CANSO brings the world’s air navigation service providers, leading industry innovators…
August 20
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ATM: Is Single African Sky Realistic?
By Roland Ohaeri Individual And Coordinated Wins Recently, South Sudan announced it had taken…
August 20
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Africa’s Cargo Market And Opportunities In Aircraft Conversion
By Patrick Leopold Over the last couple of years, levels of air cargo within…
June 17
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Enhancing Financing Of Aviation Recovery From Within Africa
By Roland Ohaeri Uncertain Steps No one was expecting the magnitude of the COVID-19…
June 11
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Regional Connectivity Will Be Crucial To Getting The World Turning Again – ATR
From A Crisis, There Is Often An Opportunity The aviation industry is facing the longest…
May 5
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Policy News
IATA And ICAO Deepen Cooperation On Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at the ICAO Aviation Climate Week announced…
June 2
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Ghana CAA Celebrates 40th Anniversary Showcasing Unity And Diversity
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a colourful “event, which featured traditional cooking, drumming,…
June 2
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ICAO Urges Strict Adherence To Health Protocols & WHO Guidance Amid Ebola Outbreak
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has urged “governments and aviation stakeholders to adhere strictly to World Health Organization (WHO)…
May 26
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AFCAC To Host First African Air Transport Convention And Expo
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in collaboration with the African Union (AU), African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat…
May 26
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Nigeria And Cameroon Sign Bilateral Aviation Safety And Rescue Agreement
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, led a high-level Nigerian delegation to Yaoundé, Cameroon…
February 28
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ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Renews African CAAs And US FAA Approvals
Over 400 Business Aircraft Now Operating In Africa ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has “successfully renewed its approvals from the…
November 24
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Kenya CAA Implements Online Personnel Licensing System
In a move aimed at eliminating duplication, improving efficiency and providing applicants with a faster and seamless service experience, Kenya…
September 23
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Sustainable Aviation Fuels: ICAO Launches Landmark Finvest Global Investment Portal
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) says it is partnering with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to drive financing for…
September 22
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EU Ban On Tanzanian Carriers: CAA Seeks To Resolve Safety Concerns
Following the European Commission’s “operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union” to air carriers certified in Suriname and…
June 13
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Nigeria Signs Amended BASA Agreement With UAE
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hon. Festus Keyamo has “signed the amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between…
February 11
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Featured
Dr. Alain St. Ange To Receive Prestigious Clevenard Global Award
African tourism leader and former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine, Dr.…
February 16
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How ‘Amazing Tanzania’ Recaptured Global Attention
When President Samia Suluhu Hassan steers a safari vehicle across the Serengeti in The Royal…
February 13
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BAGASOO: The Case For More Collaboration And Government Support
By Monday Ukoha Regional Collaboration Is Driving Safety Improvements Aviation safety in Africa has continued…
August 15
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) And The Future Of Air Traffic Management
By Dina Abd Elghany We have been told that the machine now thinks, feels, decides,…
August 14
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New Horizons In African Aviation: Insights Into Air Cargo Trends, Challenges, And Growth
By Peter Kerins Changes in African Cargo Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data…
April 17
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Aviation In Egypt: Women Breaking Barriers
By Dina Abd Elghany Women are the essence of humanity and the cornerstone of society…
April 17
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Interviews
We Are Driving Capacity In Accident Investigation Across BAG States
Engr. Charles Irikefe Erhueh, Commissioner, Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) in this interview…
August 14
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TPConnects and AFRAA Unveil Landmark Whitepaper on the Future of Airline Distribution in Africa
In a pivotal step for African aviation, TPConnects Technologies and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA)…
June 24
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Cameroon’s Aviation Industry: Laying The Foundation For A Competitive And Sustainable Future
Mrs. Paule Assoumou Koki, Director General, Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) in this interview with…
June 16
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Growing Opportunities In Kenya’s Aviation Industry
Ms. Liz Aluvanze is the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Association of Air Operators, she…
February 10
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We Are Working Together To Grow Aviation In Sierra Leone – Mrs. Musayeroh Barrie
The Director General of Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Mrs. Musayeroh Barrie is passionate…
August 29
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African Airlines Need to Work Together To Improve Connectivity
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April 17
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African Governments Should Invest In STEM Education
Mr. Chamsou Andjorin, Coordinator of AAIG (African Aviation Industry Group) in this interview with Aviation…
January 4
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African Airlines Need To Work On Their Cost Structure
Aviation & Allied Business Journal had an exclusive discussion with Mr. Esayas W. Hailu, CEO,…
January 4
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We Support SAATM To Improve Connectivity In Africa
ACI Africa is at the heart of driving innovative leadership for the African airport sector.…
August 23
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Lam Mozambique Airlines Primed For Future Growth And Opportunities
Eng. Joao Carlos Po Jorge, General Director (CEO) of LAM Mozambique Airlines is a veteran…
February 23
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Raising Africa’s Contributions At ICAO
Mr. Estanislao Esono Anguesomo is the Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea on the ICAO Council.…
August 16
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Raising Africa’s Contributions At ICAO
Mr. Estanislao Esono Anguesomo is the Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea on the ICAO Council.…
June 14
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Juan Carlos Salazar Pushes For Africa’s Growth
As aviation recovery builds up following the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, African DGCAs and…
June 14
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Milestones To Improved Aircraft Financing For Africa
Othman Chaoui is an Aviation Executive, with over two decades experience in aircraft financing, and…
June 9
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Valediction – Chris Zweigenthal Hopes For 10% Of Global Passenger Marketshare In Africa In 10 Years
Mr. Chris Zweigenthal is the immediate-past Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association Of Southern Africa…
August 20
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Nigerian Updates
FAAN And Lagos Government Health Services Reinforces Ebola Surveillance At MMIA
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Lagos State Government health officials, and Port Health…
June 2
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Nigeria Unveils Leasing Company To Ease Aircraft Acquisition & Leasing
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo…
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Appointed To Champion AfDB’s Aviation Program For Africa
The African Development Bank has appointed Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Barrister…
SAHCO MD Visits Bi-Courtney To Enhance Business Relationship And Collaboration
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Skyway Aviation Handling Company…
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Reaffirms Commitment To Aviation Finance Reforms At Aviation Working Group
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo…
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Allied Aviation
IATA Announces Roberto Alvo As Chair Of The IATA Board of Directors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that “Mr. Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up…
June 8
MONDAY UKOHA
IATA Announces Fiona Omondi And Others As Winners Of The Diversity & Inclusion Awards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Ms. Fiona Omondi, Ms. Rania Alturki and LATAM Airlines Group as the…
June 8
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IATA To Modernise Global Baggage Messaging
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched “the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive…
May 20
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Embraer’s Next‑Generation Praetor 600E Earns Triple Certification From ANAC, FAA, and EASA
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer’s Praetor 600E has earned “triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the…
May 4
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Riyadh To Host Routes World 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 31st World Route Development Forum (Routes World 2026), the premier global event…
September 10
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Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria Holds 2022 National Transport Summit Abuja November
The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) will hold the 2022 National Transport Summit from November 29 –December…
October 27
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Ethiopian Airlines Opens a Five-Star In-Terminal Hotel Inside Addis
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, has completed the first phase of its In-Terminal Hotel construction. In…
September 16
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SAHCO REAFFIRMS ITS CONTINOUS SUPPORT FOR NDLEA ON WAR AGAINST DRUGS
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has declared its continuous support to Nigeria’s fight against peddling of controlled substances. The…
August 18
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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Africa’s First A350-1000
Ethiopian Airlines Group has upsized four of its A350-900 on order to the largest variant of the A350 Family, the…
July 28
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ATR Appoints Nathalie Tarnaud Laude As Chief Executive Officer
ATR has announced the appointment of Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, as its new Chief Executive Officer effective from 17 September. Nathalie…
July 27
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Dana Air Commence Operational Audit
Dana Air says it has commenced the operational audit as advised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and is…
July 21
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NAC Places Two Embraer E190f With Astral Aviation
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC has agreed a memorandum of understanding to place the first two E190F passenger-to-freight conversions with Astral…
July 21
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Ethiopian Airlines Group Signs Proposal With De Havilland Canada For Up To Four Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door Kits Farnborough
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that Ethiopian has signed a proposal for the…
July 21
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ATR Predicts Need For At Least 2,450 New Turboprops To Address A Global Demand For Lower Emission, Affordable Connectivity
ATR said there will be demand for at least 2,450 turboprop aircraft over the next 20 years meeting the increasing…
July 21
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Emirates, Air Canada Form Strategic Partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers…