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Qatar Airways Cargo says it is “boosting belly-hold flight frequencies, in addition to its scheduled freighter capacity to strategic international destinations this winter to meet rising demand during the peak season.” For Africa, the increase will be as reflected in the following cities: Casablanca: Increased to seven weekly flights (from 4) Cape Town: Increased to 12 weekly flights (from 10) …
The Ghana Civil Aviation Training Academy (GATA) hosted “a five-day intensive On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI) course organised by the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO).” The programme commenced with an opening address by the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur. Rev. Arthur said: “The aviation industry, by its very nature, is …
As of September 1, 2025, the Board of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has appointed Mr. Urvesh J. Desai as Managing Director of the company to continue the repositioning of the organization and “align airport development with national tourism goals to position Zambia as a leading regional destination.” The appointment of Mr. Desai, according to the airport company, “underscores the …
The Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan has received “its first aircraft since being closed down in March 2025 for upgrade to international standards.” According to Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor, the aircraft “is an advanced member of the presidential flight” and “the successful landing underscores the readiness and capabilities of the airport’s infrastructure to handle …
In a bid to actualize the USD7.8 Billion Bishoftu Airport Project, “Ethiopian Airlines Group in partnership with African Development Bank (AfDB), Dar AlHandasah Consultants (DAR), and KPMG brought together a diverse group of stakeholders in a project showcase”. The two-day showcase, according to the airline, was attended by “Ethiopia’s Finance Minister His Excellency Ahmed Shide, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. …
Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) predicted that Africa will require 23,000 new pilots, 24,000 new technicians, 27,000 new cabin crews and 74,000 total new personnel through 2044. To meet this demand, it is crucial to focus on aviation training programs. To bridge this gap, Ethiopian Aviation University (EAU) has graduated “1053 professionals in various aviation fields including international …
TrueNoord, regional aircraft leasing company, has “delivered two ATR72-600’s to TACV Cabo Verde Airlines.” TrueNoord said “provided on long-term operating leases, the turboprops will be based at Praia International Airport on Santiago Island and mark the first ATR72-600s to join the operator’s fleet”. Maarten Grift, TrueNoord Sales Director said: “Intra-island connectivity is a geographic necessity and vital for the economy …
South African Airways (SAA) is launching “a twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana” from November 2025. This further extends SAA’s “regional reach and connectivity, thus continuing to provide both business and leisure travellers with convenience and connectivity.” According to SAA, the new schedule “designed to meet demand for direct travel between Johannesburg and Gaborone, includes two daily return flights, …
According to media reports, “EgyptAir is expected to receive the first Boeing 737-MAX aircraft in January 2026 under the deal for leasing 18 of the model through US-based Air Lease Corporation.” It was reported that Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced during a meeting with Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global. It can be recalled that in 2023, the airline leased …
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has partnered with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS), the Korean agency responsible for safety across aviation, railways, and road transport systems to organize “a three-day drone capacity-building programme” at the GCAA headquarters in Accra, Ghana. Mr. Cho Ju Yong of the TS explained that the training session aimed to share knowledge on drone technology, …
