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By Monday Ukoha In September 2025, the government of Burkina Faso announced that it would waive visa fees for African visitors; it stopped short of offering no visa free entry to all African citizens, else it would have joined the four countries namely Benin, Seychelles, The Gambia and Rwanda as countries with no visa requirements for African citizens. Ghana has …
Embraer has announced that it “registered a US$31.3 billion backlog in the third quarter (3Q25) – an unprecedented high for the company.” Embraer says it “delivered 62 aircraft in 3Q25 across all its business units. The result reflects a 5% increase compared to the 59 deliveries in the third quarter of last year (3Q24), and slightly higher than the 61 …
Elysian, a pioneer in next-generation battery-electric aircraft, and TrueNoord, a specialist regional aircraft lessor have signed a collaboration agreement “to bring together aircraft innovation and leasing expertise in support of the E9X, Elysian’s flagship programme for emission-free short-haul aviation”. The partnership agreement was signed during the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly in Estoril. TrueNoord said the partnership would …
The Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), Mr. Aaron Munetsi has articulated measures to improve the aviation sector in Africa. At the Annual General Assembly of AASA hosted by Proflight Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. Munetsi said “airlines, airports, air navigation services, regulators and equipment suppliers all had a part to play in rewriting Africa’s aviation negative …
Madagascar Airlines has confirmed that “Mr. Thierry de Bailleul, Chief Executive Officer of Madagascar Airlines, has informed the Chairman of the Board of Directors of his decision to step down from the exercise of his duties.” With this development, the airline says “Mr. Mahery Andriamamonjy, previously Deputy Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer. He is assisted …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) “a certification program offering airlines a comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework, is designed specifically for airlines and built upon the successful IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA).” IATA says in addition to the certification, the ISP “includes training, consulting, assessments, guidance, and tools in four critical modules: (1) …
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist, has appointed Saska Gerasimova as the new Group CEO. In a statement, Chapman Freeborn said “Saska Gerasimova begins in this role on October 20, taking over responsibilities from Eric Erbacher, who moves to a new role as Chair of the Chapman Freeborn Holdings Board of Directors.” According to the charter specialist, the “leadership …
At its 55th Annual General Assembly in Lusaka, Zambia Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has elected its chairperson and deputy chairperson for the 2025-2026 year. The AGA, hosted by Proflight Zambia and attended by over 200 delegates representing airlines, airports, air navigation services, civil aviation authorities, aircraft and engine manufacturers, industry suppliers and other stakeholders, reelected Mr. Daniel Rozenzweig, …
Acron Aviation and Airbus, have collaborated on “an upgrade solution for Airbus’ operators worldwide.” Acron says its “Aviation’s 25-hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), marketed as SRVIVR25, is Airbus’ chosen solution for 25-hour CVR with recording capability.” According to Acron “SRVIVR25, the only 25-hour CVR approved and qualified by Airbus thus far, is fully compliant with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) says it has been conferred with the Aviation Service Provider of the Year 2025 by the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) “in recognition of the company’s exceptional innovations, operational excellence, and significant contributions to the development of the transport and aviation industry in Nigeria.” In a statement by the ground handling company, Dr. …
