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Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer has confirmed that Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national carrier of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has “signed a firm order for four Embraer E175 aircraft, with eight additional purchase rights, as part of its fleet modernisation and regional expansion strategy. The aircraft will be configured with 76 seats in a two-class layout – 12 in Business Class …
Uganda has been confirmed as “the host of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) Global Conference in 2027.” The announcement was delivered on behalf of the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, by the Deputy Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Ms. Olive Birungi Lumonya, during the 36th IFATCA Africa and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (“AFG”), is expanding its footprint in Africa with “the successful acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft (MSN 19004 and MSN 19009) from Regional One, and the respective placement of both aircraft with Cally Air. The airline is the state-backed carrier of Cross River State, Nigeria, and will operate the aircraft under a finance lease agreement with …
With air travel demand across Africa skyrocketing and passenger expectations shifting fast in a digital-first world, SITA reports that “airlines face mounting pressure to deliver smoother, more efficient journeys while managing increasingly busy operations. At the same time, destinations like Ethiopia are rapidly emerging as hubs for tourism, investment, and trade, raising the stakes for national carriers to leave a …
A new report from the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition, an organization formed to prevent unapproved parts from entering the industry, “finds that companies are making progress implementing its initial recommendations.” The report comes less than one year after the Coalition shared a list of 13 recommended actions. According to the Coalition, the Implementation Progress Update, released at the International …
Uganda Airlines, the National carrier of the Republic of Uganda, has signed “a new interline partnership with Air India. India’s leading global airline.” Uganda Airlines says that the agreement will “seamlessly connect networks of both carriers, offering passengers unparalleled travel options between Africa and the Indian subcontinent and beyond.” According to Uganda Airlines, this strategic partnership allows its “guests to …
Botswana’s national airline, Air Botswana has “suspended services on the Gaborone Durban and Gaborone Windhoek routes.” The airline confirms that: “passengers traveling to Windhoek will continue to have access via our Gaborone-Maun-Windhoek connection.” According to the airline, this is part of its “route optimisation strategy”, says its “focus is to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance services, improve customer access, and continue …
