The Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN) and Global energy and marine consultancy ABL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to “realise carbon-reduction initiatives for Egypt’s aviation industry.” As part of the MoU, which was signed on the 3rd February, 2025 both parties commit to “collaboration and technical support in the research and development (R&D) of …
Capt. Chris Najomo has been confirmed by the National Assembly as substantive DG, NCAA. It can be recalled that Capt. Chris Najomo was appointed acting DG in December 2023 and has since then implemented several initiatives to enhance the CAA. Before his appointment as the Acting DG, Najomo has served in various capacities in Nigeria’s aviation sector. A distinguished aviation …
Ms. Liz Aluvanze is the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Association of Air Operators, she brings a wealth of knowledge from various fields of the aviation industry. In this interview with Aviation & Allied Business, Aluvanze discussed the state of air transport in Kenya, SAF, airports privatization, being CEO at KAAO and other issues related to the African aviation industry. …
Nigeria’s leading airline, Overland Airways late 2024 commenced an ambitious project to connect African markets in the spirit of the African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative with the launch of direct flights from Lagos to Freetown, Sierra Leone and Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia. As a premium brand, Overland Airways outreach to Freetown and Banjul aims to …
By Monday Ukoha In the past couple of years and even currently many African countries have been investing in the upgrade of their airports. In November 2024, Angola became the latest as it opened its Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto Angola International Airport. Other major international airport projects in the pipeline on the continent include the Bugesera International Airport in Rwanda …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), according to the estimates: “In 2024, SAF production volumes reached 1 million tonnes (1.3 billion litres), double the 0.5 million tonnes (600 million litres) produced in 2023. SAF accounted for 0.3% of global jet fuel production and 11% of global renewable fuel.” The report states …
Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa has graduated “more than 460 aviation professionals, including international trainees from 10 African countries.” According to ET, “the university held a vibrant graduation ceremony at its facility, celebrating the remarkable achievements of its trainees. During the ceremony, the university honored the accomplishments of 132 pilots, 128 commercial trainees, 123 …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that ‘$1.7 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2024.” IATA sees this as “a small improvement compared to the $1.8 billion reported at the end of April.” Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General said: “Over the last six months, we have seen significant …
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology solutions has partnered with “Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI), becoming one of the Specialized Airport Systems (SAS) providers for the airport’s new Main Terminal Building.” According to SITA, “this marks a milestone in the growing collaboration between RSI and SITA” following its work on “the successful deployment of the airport’s …
Star Alliance has appointed Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada as “the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB).” He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held the post since December 2020. Mr. Rousseau said: “I am looking forward to working with the board over the next two years to continue our progressive work …
