By Aminat Bakare It is always a hit and no miss to have the dignitaries and who is who of the aviation industry converge to network, take important decisions about the sector, examine the growth experienced so far and also find a way to tackle the challenges and obstacles in the industry. This was exactly the experience the 7th edition …
Boeing has predicted that the African air transport industry will require over 1,025 aircraft in the next 20 years. According to Boeing, 90% of these new orders will be required for expansion due to market growth. Equally, Boeing projects the manpower requirement for Africa for the period at 69,000 pilots, mechanics and other professionals. In this exclusive interview with Aviation …
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has announced changes to the leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, and the appointment of a designated Commercial Aircraft business management team which will operate under the helm of Christian Scherer, CEO of Commercial Aircraft. “Looking at our key priorities, we want to put the Company in the right configuration for the future,” said …
Angolan carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines has announced orders for four Boeing 787 dreamliners. The goal of TAAG Angola, according to its Chief Executive Offricer, Mr. Eduardo Fairen is “to work with the best manufacturers in the world towards a multi-type fleet, in order to ensure we have the appropriate airplanes for each flight typology, namely our intercontinental connections,” affirming that …
Boeing and aircraft lessor, SMBC Aviation Capital have announced that the airplane lessor is ordering 25 737-8s. The new order increases SMBC’s backlog to 81 737 MAX jets focused on the 737-8. With travel demand surging around the globe, lessors are looking to increase their single-aisle portfolios to provide airlines with more fuel-efficient jets capable of operating across various route …
Leading African carrier, Ethiopian Airline will “start thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), as of November 15, 2023. Bangui is not only the capital, but it’s also the largest city of the Central African Republic (CAR), and it serves as an important part of the country” according to the airline. ET’s Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew …
Boeing has announced that airplane lessor, Aviation Capital Group (ACG), has finalized an order for 13 737 MAX jets increasing the lessor’s order book to 47 737 MAXs. Boeing says “The new, incremental order includes seven 737-8 and six 737-10 jets as ACG grows its single-aisle options to meet robust customer demand for the fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplane family.” Steven …
Türkiye’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines has placed a new order for 10 additional A350-900 aircraft, taking its total for the type to 40 according to Airbus. The aircraft manufacturer says the new agreement is in addition to one announced in August for four A350-900s. The airline already operates a fleet of 14 A350-900s. Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer …
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has relocated its cargo operations from Mexico City Airport (MEX) to the brand-new Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU). ET Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We have been proudly serving the Mexican market from the bustling Mexico City Airport (MEX) for over the past six years”, adding that “the relocation to the Felipe Ángeles International …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continuing trend of recovering growth rates since February. According to IATA “July air cargo demand was tracking just 0.8% below the previous year’s levels. Although demand is now basically flat compared to 2022, this is an improvement on recent months’ performance that …
