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Caverton said it has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an official full flight simulator operator, using the Thales Level D, Reality H full-flight simulator product for the AW139 helicopter. It is the first Reality H system operational in Africa, and operated by Caverton. According to Caverton, the AW139 Full Flight Simulator offers pilots an …
The Chief Executive Officer of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani has reaffirmed the need for the government to focus more on public, private partnerships to achieve a far-reaching and immediate impact on Nigeria’s economy. Mr Hathiramani made this remark during an interview with newsmen at the just concluded Nigerian Economic Summit 27 with the theme: Securing our future: the Fierce Urgency …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in partnership with Collins Aerospace staged a 2-day conference on 19-20 October to facilitate dialogue, share information, experiences and best practices to attain gender diversity and youth development in aviation. Air Transport is the backbone of many economies across Africa and is critical for the integration of the African continent. One of aviation’s greatest potential …
Africa’s commercial airplane fleet projected to grow to 1,560 over the next 20 years 80% of new deliveries are for African carrier growth as intra-continent traffic rises Boeing has released its forecast showing that Africa’s airlines will require 1,030 new airplanes by 2040 valued at $160 billion and aftermarket services such as manufacturing and repair worth $235 billion, enabling growth …
Approval The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) says it has approved the two Airbus A330-800 Neo to be included on Uganda Airlines’ Air Operators Certificate (AOC). UCAA states that the two aircraft arrived in December 2020 and January 2021, but they remained grounded pending CAA’s approval. According to UCAA, the approval process takes five phases including pre-application, application, and document …
Collaboration Zela Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with Precision Air, one of Tanzania’s most dynamic airlines. During a challenging time for the aviation sector, this agreement reaffirms the trust and credibility that Zela Aviation enjoys internationally, Zela Aviation says. The agreement, signed recently in Dar es Salaam, provides for the mediation of Zela Aviation, which will act as the …
Restart Following months of preparation after exiting business rescue, South African Airways (SAA) finally resumed both domestic and continental services. The airline took-off from OR Tambo International in Johannesburg to Cape Town International on Thursday the 23rd of September with 123 passengers on board. SAA has also restarted Johannesburg-Harare route, touching down at Robert Mugabe International Airport on September 27, …
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is delighted to announce that it has signed an interline agreement with Airlink(4Z), an airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The interline agreement will allow passengers to enjoy seamless travel with a single ticket and lower fare tickets between points within the carriers’ synergized networks. With the interline agreements between the two carriers, passengers can book through …
During a challenging period for tourism worldwide, Zela Aviation is announcing its cooperation with Kenyan airline, Jambojet, operating Bombardier DHC-8Q400 aircraft. The agreement provides for the mediation of Zela Aviation, which will act as a mandated agent for leasing Jambojet’s aircraft under ACMI terms and conditions (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance ) to other airlines. Expressing his satisfaction, Zela Aviation …
Sabre Corporation and Ethiopian Airlines have renewed their long-term strategic partnership for another seven years with minimum commitment of USD 110 million. Under the agreement, Ethiopian airlines will continue to use Sabre’s passenger service system, SabreSonic, enabling it to automate sales and service, helping it to maximize revenue opportunities and create efficient airport experiences for travelers. Furthermore, Sabre’s …
