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Rolls-Royce, the leading aircraft engine manufacturer has joined “Airbus and Air Côte d’Ivoire to celebrate the delivery of the airline’s first widebody aircraft, a Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-powered Airbus A330neo.” Rolls-Royce’s Senior Vice President, Customers Omar Ali Adib said: “This is a significant milestone for both the airline and the region, as it expands connectivity and supports the growth of long-haul …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for July 2024 global passenger demand shows that “African airlines saw a 7.4% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 6.7% year-on-year. The load factor rose to 74.3% (+0.5ppt compared to July 2023).” IATA’s Director General, Willie Walsh said: “July was another positive month. In fact, passenger demand hit an all-time high for the …
Aircraft manufacture Airbus says “Turkish Airlines will expand its fleet with an order for 220 Airbus aircraft, made up of 150 Airbus’ A321s and 70 A350 widebody aircraft (50 A350-900s, 15 A350-1000s and 5 A350F freighters).” This follows two orders from the airline for 10 A350-900s in September and four A350-900s in July 2023. This latest order will take Turkish …
The Kenya Airways Board of Directors has said the planned strike by the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) over issues relating to welfare is unnecessary. The Board said there is court injunction on the planned industrial strike, while it expressed confidence in the current Group CEO, Allan Kilavuka whom the pilots have expressed dissatisfaction in. The Board also called for …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand and contraction in capacity. The effects of Omicron in Asia and the Russia–Ukraine war continue to create a challenging operating backdrop that is driving the decline.” IATA explained about its analysis: “We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons …
Tourism Drive Egypt Air says it has entered into a partnership agreement with Wakanow that would help promote tourism travel between Nigeria and Egypt. According to EgyptAir, the partnership will see the airline open City Ticketing Offices through the Wakanow Travel Center network across Nigeria enabling the airline to expand operations further into the Northern and Southern parts of …
Support The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) says Angola and Mozambique have become the first countries in the world to benefit from its Public Health Corridor implementation package, which is one of the array of pandemic recovery tools provided by ICAO to national governments. Composed of guidance material, expert support, training and other resources, the Public Health Corridor ‘iPack’ …
The year 2021 was so challenging for the African aviation industry as it struggled to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Air Transport Association 2021 report on the economic performance of airlines in the industry stated that Africa is lagging behind other regions in its vaccine rollout, which will impact international travel recovery. Airlines in the region are expected …
A new type of large, fully-composite, linerless cryogenic fuel tank, designed and manufactured by Boeing passed a critical series of tests at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center at the end of 2021. The successful test campaign proves the new technology is mature, safe and ready for use in aerospace vehicles, Boeing said. The 4.3-meter (14 foot) diameter composite tank …
Dec. 15 marks RJ’s 58th anniversary; the national carrier of Jordan was launched by His Majesty King Hussein in 1963 and has since been an ambassador of goodwill and friendship to other cultures, and a bridge that facilitates tourism and trade with the world. RJ has been receiving Hashemite support ever since its establishment. This support continued under His …
