Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC has agreed a memorandum of understanding to place the first two E190F passenger-to-freight conversions with Astral Aviation, based in Nairobi. In May this year, NAC and Embraer reached an agreement in principle to take up to 10 conversion slots for E190F/E195F, with first deliveries starting in 2024. Aircraft for conversion will come from NAC’s existing E190/E195 …
Ethiopian Airlines Group Signs Proposal With De Havilland Canada For Up To Four Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door Kits Farnborough
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that Ethiopian has signed a proposal for the purchase of two Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits. The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement. “Cargo has played a …
ATR Predicts Need For At Least 2,450 New Turboprops To Address A Global Demand For Lower Emission, Affordable Connectivity
ATR said there will be demand for at least 2,450 turboprop aircraft over the next 20 years meeting the increasing demand for regional connections and lower emission air transport. This is according to the company’s first global market forecast since 2018, presented today at the Farnborough Airshow. The report, which covers the 2022 to 2041 period, predicts a strong return …
Emirates, Air Canada Form Strategic Partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when traveling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey. Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to …
European Union Sets New Requirements For Inbound Air Shipments
The European Union (EU) said all freight forwarders, air carriers, express couriers, and postal operators transporting goods to or through the European Union (EU) including Norway and Switzerland will be required to submit advance cargo information in the form of a complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS), under the second phase of the EU’s new customs pre-arrival security and safety program …
Etihad Cargo Reinforces Commitment To China Capacity With 15 Direct Passenger, Freighter Flights Per Week
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the introduction of 15 direct passenger and freighter flights per week. Throughout the pandemic, the carrier said it remained committed to the market with a wide variety of capacity, including reconfigured cargo-only passenger freighters. From July onwards, it will continue …
AJW Group Announce Rachael Caston As Chief Executive Officer
AJW Group, a world-leading independent aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Rachael Caston as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AJW Aviation. Ms Caston, who has an honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering, an MA in Strategic and International Defence and Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualifications in strategic leadership and management, will guide the …
Qatar Airways, Airlink Sign Comprehensive Codeshare Agreement To Enhance Connectivity Across Southern Africa
Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travelers more choice, enhanced services and greater connectivity between 45 destinations in 13 countries across southern Africa and the rest of the world. This new codeshare agreement means travelers can enjoy the simplicity of purchasing connecting flights on both airlines using a single reservation with seamless ticketing, check-in, …
Dana Air Partners The ELOY Foundation To Empower Women In Five States
Dana Air has announced its partnership with The ELOY Foundation’s business shower to Empower Women in five states: Rivers, Kano, Abuja, Abia, and Lagos The ELOY business Shower is an educative business gathering specifically organized for women in business to inspire and encourage them to build thriving businesses. Sukhjinder Mann, Deputy CEO of Dana Air said, Dana Air’s corporate social …
Munich Airport International, Airbus signS MoU To Develop Advanced Air Mobility Solutions Globally
Airbus and Munich Airport International (MAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ILA Berlin Air Show to start marketing turnkey solutions to cities and regions interested in developing advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystems globally. Airbus is developing CityAirbus NextGen, its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, along with key support and services offerings around it, while Munich Airport …










