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TAAG recognises and values the strategic contribution of Human Capital to the airline growth, development and sustainability, as well as collaboratively reinforcing team spirit and a sense of belonging among employees, promoting a People-centred organisational culture. Attracting, educating, and retaining the next generation of aviation professionals is a high priority for TAAG and a key indicator for the current strategic …
Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has welcomed “the inaugural flight marking Delta Air Lines’ resumption of its Atlanta-Accra-Atlanta service.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the boarding gate at Kotoka International Airport to commemorate this significant occasion. In attendance at the ribbon-cutting ceremony was GACL Managing Director, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, Director-General, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen …
The Managing Director of Boeing Africa, Mr. Henok Teferra Shawl in an exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal at the 57th AFRAA AGA held in Luanda, Angola discussed the supply chain challenges, MRO facilities in Africa, Cape Town Convention, development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for African airlines, the implementation of SAATM and Boeing’s collaboration with …
Central African carrier, FlyGabon has emerged president of the African Airlines Association, (AFRAA). At the conclusion of the 57TH AFRAA Annual General Assembly with the theme: “Sustainable Skies, Connected Africa” in Luanda, Angola, FlyGabon was elected President of the Association until the end of the 58th AGA. Kenya Airways was elected Chairperson of AFRAA Executive Committee with TunisAir as First …
African Airlines have been plagued by many challenges over the years. From small and aging fleet to inability to attract capital, loss of qualified personnel, and inability to sustain services, amongst others. Since COVID 19, the sector has had to grapple with additional challenges including delays in aircraft deliveries, extended AOGs due to supply chain issues. Add to the now …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and AfriSAF have signed “a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a comprehensive framework for collaboration to accelerate the deployment and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) across Africa.” The signing took place on the sidelines of the recently concluded 57TH AFRAA AGA in Luanda, Angola. Under the terms of the MOU signed by …
The African aviation industry has lost a distinguished member. Ms. Angeline Simana died after a brief illness. In a statement by the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) announced that Ms. Angeline Simana “passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, 30th November 2025 after a brief illness.” “Ms. Simana served as the Director of Air Transport at AFCAC for six years, until the …
Aviation finance company, Avolon says it is leasing “two Airbus A321neo aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines.” According to Avolon, this agreement adds to the eight A320neos that the company has agreed to “lease to the airline earlier this year, of which seven have already been delivered.” This agreement was signed at the 2025 Dubai Airshow and Avolon says the aircraft …
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has made a new improvement to the ACSA Mobile App with “the introduction of a real-time baggage tracking feature that offers passengers increased visibility, convenience, and peace of mind throughout their travel journey.” ACSA says with this innovative upgrade, “passengers can now monitor the progress of their checked-in baggage from the moment it is …
CemAir is launching “a new domestic route connecting George and Hoedspruit to commence 17th May, 2026.” According to the airline, this strategic addition to its growing network “offers passengers a convenient link between two of South Africa’s most iconic travel destinations — the safari-rich Lowveld and the picturesque Garden Route.” CemAir says “the new route will operate three times weekly …
