TrueNoord, regional aircraft leasing company, has “delivered two ATR72-600’s to TACV Cabo Verde Airlines.” TrueNoord said “provided on long-term operating leases, the turboprops will be based at Praia International Airport on Santiago Island and mark the first ATR72-600s to join the operator’s fleet. MSN 1512 arrived in Praia earlier this month, followed by the second aircraft, MSN 1514, later in …
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 31st World Route Development Forum (Routes World 2026), the premier global event that defines the future of air connectivity. Routes, organisers of the event said “The selection of Riyadh as host city reflects the Kingdom’s progress in becoming a global aviation hub and premier tourism destination in support of Vision 2030. The air …
Rolls-Royce, the leading aircraft engine manufacturer has joined “Airbus and Air Côte d’Ivoire to celebrate the delivery of the airline’s first widebody aircraft, a Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-powered Airbus A330neo.” Rolls-Royce’s Senior Vice President, Customers Omar Ali Adib said: “This is a significant milestone for both the airline and the region, as it expands connectivity and supports the growth of long-haul …
Africa’s leading carrier Ethiopian Airlines has celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its services to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ET says “Since the launch of its flight to Kinshasa back in 1975”, it “(Ethiopian) has been offering an uninterrupted service to the city, significantly contributing to the socio-economic ties between Kinshasa, and the rest of its global network.” …
West African carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus A330-900 aircraft, the aircraft manufacturer has announced. “The A330neo is the first widebody aircraft in Air Cote d’Ivoire’s fleet” and according to Airbus “is configured in a comfortable four-class cabin layout with four seats in First, 44 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy and 173 …
Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family has received Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA); another significant milestone in the aircraft’s global success and reinforcing its suitability for the African market, according to the aircraft manufacturer. “This certification opens new opportunities for the aircraft, which has already attained significant success across the world,” said Stephan Hannemann, SVP for …
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has announced the “commencement of Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi second term as Secretary General, from the period of 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, reaffirming her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing Africa’s aviation sector.” It can be recalled that the Secretary General, Ms. Adeyemi, who resumed as the Secretary General of AFCAC …
African Airlines recorded a 9.4% increase in July 2025 over the same period in 2024 according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for July 2025 global air cargo markets. The report further notes that “Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations)” while capacity increased …
Atlas Air has announced a new long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Atlas Air says the “Under the agreement” it “will provide Etihad Cargo with dedicated freighter capacity through the operation of a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter. Beginning in August, the aircraft will initially …
Korean Air has signified its intention to “purchase 103 of Boeing’s fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier’s growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years”, according to Boeing. The aircraft manufacturer says” Korean Air’s commitment will be the airline’s largest-ever order and Boeing’s largest widebody order from an …
