Following the European Commission’s “operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union” to air carriers certified in Suriname and Tanzania, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) says they are “engaging the European Union to ensure that issues raised during their assessment in Tanzania are fully addressed and the ban lifted to allow any Air carrier certified in Tanzania to …
Embraer has published “Market Outlook 2025, its annual 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category.” According to Market Outlook 2025 World passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) is forecast to grow 3.9% annually through 2044 and Africa’s growth rate projected at 4.4%. According to the report, there will be 10,500 orders for new aircraft, 8720 …
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has signed “a long-term contract with AIRPM to implement AIRPMx, a cutting-edge network planning and optimization platform developed through a joint venture between Milanamos SAS and AviaPro.” According to AviaPro, “The agreement follows a successful trial period during which Air Seychelles saw significant enhancements in its commercial planning and decision-making …
by Monday Ukoha The aviation industry in Africa is poised for growth in continuation of the recovery witnessed in the industry. One major sector that will play a critical role in this growth is the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services sector. Industry figures project that between 2024 and 2033 Africa’s MRO spend with be about 32.6Billion USD. Boeing projects …
By Peter Kerins Changes in African Cargo Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for January 2025 global air cargo markets shows the total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth. Last year airlines in Africa saw an 8.5% rise in …
By Dina Abd Elghany Women are the essence of humanity and the cornerstone of society in the field of civil aviation, where responsibilities are immense, and the need for precision and skill knows no gender, appearance, or discrimination. Women have always made outstanding contributions in air traffic control, piloting aircraft, system maintenance, aircraft engineering, and information systems. Women in Egypt …
ExecuJet MRO Services is one of the largest business aviation MRO providers in Africa. Mr. Vince Goncalves, Regional VP Africa, ExecuJet MRO Services in this interview with Aviation & Allied Business discussed the trends, challenges and opportunities in the MRO sector in Africa amongst other pertinent issues in the African aviation sector. Q: What are some of the notable trends …
By Aminat Bakare Appointed Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on August 21, 2023, Barrister Festus Keyamo has quickly emerged as a transformative force in Nigeria’s aviation sector. His strategic leadership, relentless drive, and clear vision for an improved industry have set him apart. Barrister Keyamo’s efforts are shaping the future of Nigerian aviation, repositioning the country’s aviation Industry. According …
Introduces Lagos And Abuja To Minna Flights Resumes Abuja-Jalingo and Lagos-Jalingo Flights Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving private domestic airline has continued its strategic route expansion with its recent partnership with the Niger State government, to commence “flight services to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna, the capital city of Niger State from Lagos and Abuja, effective April 23, 2025.” …
A spate of tragedy was visited on the aviation industry in December 2024; seven (7) devastating incidents and accidents across countries, including Kazakhstan, South Korea, Canada, Norway, Germany, and the UAE, taking hundreds of precious lives. A celebratory end of the year quickly turned into a series of tragic events within a short time frame, that not only raised questions …
