Ethiopian Airlines Clinches Three Titles At The 2026 PAX Readership Awards

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Ethiopian Airlines has been recognized “with three accolades at the PAX Readership Awards 2026, in Hamburg Germany.” The airline confirms that it received the awards in the following categories: Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier – Africa Best Overall Passenger Experience – Africa Best Children’s Amenity Kit – Africa According to Ethiopian Airlines, “these prestigious recognitions highlight Ethiopian Airlines’ continued …

Airbus Completes First A350F Freighter Main Deck Cargo Door In Spain

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Airbus has announced completion of “the manufacturing and assembly of the first main deck cargo door for the A350F freighter at its facility in Illescas, Spain.” The aircraft manufacturer says, “the component has been delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, where it will be integrated into the fuselage of the first test aircraft and undergo testing in …

AASA Calls For Clarity On Jet Fuel Situation In Southern Africa, As African Airlines Face Fuel Price Crunch

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The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has noted with grave concern “the lack of clarity around the availability of jet fuel across the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region, beyond next month (May 2026).” In a statement, the CEO of Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), Mr. Aaron Munetsi said: “Air transport, which is a crucial pillar for the …

Pratt & Whitney Canada Opens New Manufacturing Facility In Casablanca, Morocco

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Engine manufacturer, RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada has celebrated the official opening of its new manufacturing facility in Nouaceur’s Midparc Industrial Zone. Pratt & Whitney says the new site is “expected to create approximately 200 new jobs by 2030 and add critical production capacity to support its customers’ growing need for quality and dependable engines.” The engine manufacturer says, “the …

Air Canada Receives First A321XLR From Airbus

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Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has delivered the first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada. Airbus says the “aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital” and “the delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling the carrier to bridge the gap between its narrowbody short-haul and widebody long-haul operations.” According to Airbus, “the …

ICAO Recognises Nigeria’s Progress In Aerodrome Operations

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has recorded “a landmark advancement in aviation safety, as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) acknowledges Nigeria’s significant progress in Aerodrome and Ground Aids (AGA) under the 2026 Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM).” In a statement the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, said: Nigeria’s overall Effective Implementation (EI) score rose …

FAAN MD Projects Strong Export Growth As Nigeria-UK Trade Hits £8.1bn

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The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has projected that Nigeria’s export potential to the United Kingdom is set for significant growth by highlighting the rising trade volumes and new market opportunities within the aviation sector. According to FAAN the Managing Director was speaking at a forum hosted by the Nigerian-British Chamber …

Nigeria Records 91.4% In Aviation Safety Rating As ICAO Concludes ICVM Audit

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President Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Impressive Aviation Safety Rating The Nigerian aviation industry has recorded “91.4% Effective Implementation (EI) score at the just-concluded International Civil Aviation Organization Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) held between April 15 and 22, 2026.” According to NCAA, during the closing briefing held at the Authority’s Headquarters in Abuja, the Director-General Civil Aviation, (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, noted …

Nigeria To Deepen Economic Ties With The United Kingdom

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British Airways Celebrates 90 Years Of Air Service To Nigeria The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed “Nigeria’s commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually beneficial areas.” A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo …

Egypt’s President El-Sisi And ICAO Secretary General Meet To Strengthen Middle Eastern Aviation

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The Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt have announced “enhanced cooperation to strengthen both Egypt’s leadership role in air transport and aviation’s crucial contributions to economic development worldwide.” ICAO says, “H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar in Cairo. The discussions were attended by …