Congo Airways says it has signed a deal with Embraer for two E175 aircraft and also secured a purchase right for two more with deliveries set for the fourth quarter of 2020, and valued at USD 194.4 million with all purchase right exercised. Congo Airways CEO, Desire Bantu, says the new jets will replace the current turboprop and allowing …
AFRAA Value-Addition
…Joint Solutions Set AFRAA On Path To Sustainability, Says Abderahman Berthe The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says it is enhancing value-addition to member airlines to tide them over the current wave of challenges bedeviling African airlines. AFRAA has continued in spirited efforts to establish solid partnerships to benefit African airlines and make them more competitive. Mr. Abdelrahman Berthe, …
Overland Airways Renews IOSA Registration, Calls For Improved Operating Environment – By Roland Ohaeri
IOSA Now Renewed For Second Consecutive Time Ranks Overland Airways Among Safety-Compliant Airlines Globally Overland Airways, one of West Africa’s leading regional airlines, has successfully renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration, a top global operational safety standard among the world’s leading airlines, instituted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Overland Airways has now renewed the IOSA …
Overland Airways Renews IOSA Registration, Introduces Mid-Day Lagos-Ilorin Flights
• Airline’s IOSA Now Renewed For Third Consecutive Time • Ranks Overland Airways Among Safety-Compliant Airlines Globally • New Flights To Operate Six Times A Week, Effective November 1, 2019 Overland Airways, one of West Africa’s leading regional airlines, has successfully renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration, a top global operational safety standard among the world’s leading airlines, …
AFRAA’s 51st AGA To Hold In Mauritius
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says the date and venue for its 51st Annual General Assembly (AGA) Summit which was scheduled to take place from 24-26 November 2019 in Yaoundé, Cameroon have been changed. The 51st AGA will take place from 10-12 November 2019 at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort at the kind invitation of Air Mauritius. AFRAA’s Secretary …
Embraer Signs Services, Support Contracts With African, European Carriers
Embraer has announced the signing of new maintenance contracts and the extension of agreements with African and European carriers, securing customers an efficient operation with the state-of-the art support from the original manufacturer through the TechCare program. Embraer’s Pool Program offers full repair coverage for components and parts, airframe maintenance, and unlimited access to a large stock of components at …
The Future Of MRO: Emerging Technologies In Aircraft Maintenance
By Uniting Aviation Maintenance is a major contributor to aircraft operating costs, flight delays and cancellations. Despite longer-lasting aircraft and more durable engines, airlines now spend more on maintenance than on fuel or crew. The need to keep assets operationally available while cutting maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) costs is a pressing issue. Aircraft operators are pushing for faster troubleshooting, …
Overland Airways Re-Introduces Premium Lagos-Ibadan Flights
In line with its commitment to linking economies by offering quick, reliable and comfortable flight services, Overland Airways, one of Nigeria’s leading schedule and charter airlines, has introduced premium flights between Lagos and Ibadan. The newly introduced flights, which come with flexible options for the convenience of passengers, are available between August and October 2019 and are operated with Overland …
Sustainability, Economic Growth, Focal Topics At 49th AASA AGA
Impediments to the success of African carriers and the economies they support will be the focus of discussion at the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) forthcoming 49th Annual General Assembly. Over 200 delegates are expected to attend the assembly, which will be hosted by Air Austral in Reunion, from 10-13 October 2019. They represent airlines, governments, regulators, airports, airspace …
Ethiopian To Launch Flight To Houston
Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that it has finalized all preparations to launch a thrice weekly flights to Houston, Texas starting December, 2019. The new Houston flights will be operated via Ethiopian West African Hub in Lomé, Togo, and will facilitate the travel of the large African community in the Houston area as well as the oil and gas industry and …