Embraer And Azorra Sign Agreement For Purchasing Up To 30 E-Freighters
Embraer and aircraft lessor, Azorra have announced “an agreement for purchasing 20 passenger-to-freighter conversions firm…
July 21
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Deutsche Aircraft & Acron Aviation Sign Long-Term Partnership For Flight Recorder And Standby Solutions Supply
German aircraft manufacturer, Deutsche Aircraft and Acron Aviation have announced…
East African Meteorological Leaders Call For Increased Investment In Climate Early Warning Systems
Meteorological leaders from across Eastern Africa have called for increased…
SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 100 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has confirmed that “SMBC Aviation Capital, a…
Avia Solutions Group Appoints Mr. AJ Abedin As Board Director & Senior Strategic Advisor
ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) provider, Avia Solutions has…
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oneworld Alliance Appoints Mr. Luis Gallego As Chairman Of Its Governing Board
oneworld Alliance has announced the appointment of the International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Luis Gallego as the Chairman of the oneworld…
July 21
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ASKY Expands Fleet Size with Two New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft
Pan African airline, ASKY has marked “a major milestone with the delivery of two brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft…
July 21
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Uganda Airlines Orders Four Boeing 737 MAX And Four 787 Dreamliners At Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has announced that Uganda Airlines “is ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 airplanes to grow and modernize…
July 21
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Airbus Confirms Order For 6 Additional Airbus A350-1000 From Riyadh Air
Saudi Arabia-based airline, Riyadh Air has confirmed “an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total firm commitment…
July 20
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Riyadh Air To Purchase 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Adds 787-10 To Future Fleet
National carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Air and Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing have announced that “the airline is…
July 20
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG Appoints Ms. Lorenza Maggio As CEO Of Brussels Airlines
The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Ms. Lorenza Maggio “as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. The…
July 16
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Airport News
Walvis Bay International Airport Strengthens Aviation Safety With Firefighting Vehicle
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has acquired an additional Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)…
June 2
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Airports Company South Africa Appoints Mr. Charles Shilowa As Acting CEO
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has appointed Mr. Charles…
ZACL Signs Strategic MoU With Copperbelt University To Drive Digital Transformation With ERP Development
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has signed “a Memorandum…
Madagascar Airlines Unveils Lounge And Agency At Ivato Airport’s New Terminal
Madagascar Airlines has unveiled its new Business Lounge and the…
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oneworld Alliance Appoints Mr. Luis Gallego As Chairman Of Its Governing Board
oneworld Alliance has announced the appointment of the International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Luis Gallego as the Chairman of the oneworld…
July 21
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Embraer And Azorra Sign Agreement For Purchasing Up To 30 E-Freighters
Embraer and aircraft lessor, Azorra have announced “an agreement for purchasing 20 passenger-to-freighter conversions firm orders and 10 purchase rights,…
July 21
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ASKY Expands Fleet Size with Two New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft
Pan African airline, ASKY has marked “a major milestone with the delivery of two brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft…
July 21
MONDAY UKOHA
Uganda Airlines Orders Four Boeing 737 MAX And Four 787 Dreamliners At Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has announced that Uganda Airlines “is ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 airplanes to grow and modernize…
July 21
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Deutsche Aircraft & Acron Aviation Sign Long-Term Partnership For Flight Recorder And Standby Solutions Supply
German aircraft manufacturer, Deutsche Aircraft and Acron Aviation have announced “a long-term partnership and the signing of a supply agreement…
July 21
MONDAY UKOHA
FAAN Hosts ICAO Next Generation Of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Maiden Edition
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced “the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Maiden Edition…
July 21
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East African Meteorological Leaders Call For Increased Investment In Climate Early Warning Systems
Meteorological leaders from across Eastern Africa have called for increased investment, stronger regional cooperation and sustainable financing to expand climate…
July 21
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SAHCO Acquires EVAC+CHAIR For Passengers With Reduced Mobility
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has demonstrated “its commitment to innovation, safety, and inclusive service delivery with the acquisition…
July 21
MONDAY UKOHA
SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 100 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has confirmed that “SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aviation finance platform, has placed a firm order…
July 20
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Avia Solutions Group Appoints Mr. AJ Abedin As Board Director & Senior Strategic Advisor
ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) provider, Avia Solutions has announced “the appointment of AJ Abedin to its Board of…
July 20
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Boeing Confirms 100 737 MAX Jets Orders From SMBC Aviation Capital
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital have announced that “the global aviation finance platform and lessor has ordered 100…
July 20
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Airbus Confirms Order For 6 Additional Airbus A350-1000 From Riyadh Air
Saudi Arabia-based airline, Riyadh Air has confirmed “an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total firm commitment…
July 20
MONDAY UKOHA
Riyadh Air To Purchase 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Adds 787-10 To Future Fleet
National carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Air and Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing have announced that “the airline is…
July 20
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria CAA And NSIB To Establish Joint Family Assistance Working Group
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have expressed “readiness to deepen collaboration, through…
July 20
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Eve Air Mobility And Moov Explore eVTOLs Deployment In Cabo Verde
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Switzerland-based Moov have signed “a Letter of Intent (LOI) for up to 30 electric vertical…
July 20
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Aircraft Financing in Africa: How African Airlines Are Transforming Fleet Financing
By Tristan Brouard Africa’s aviation industry stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing…
June 17
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Integrating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones) into Africa’s Air Traffic Management System
By Bakam Amin Baranzan Introduction Emerging as a transformative technology in Africa, drones offer cost-effective,…
August 29
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Aircraft Engine and Sustainable Aviation in Africa
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April 17
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Air Traffic Management in Africa: Post Covid-19 Opportunities
By Monday Ukoha COVID 19 has changed the global air transport industry in many ways.…
August 23
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Drones Are Making The Difference In Africa
Astral Aerial Solutions is a UAV technology company that provides drone solutions in various sectors…
August 14
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Improving Passenger Experience At African Airports
By Hani El-Assaad The past year saw a resurgence in demand for air travel to,…
February 10
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Airbus Drives Momentum In Sustainability, Leads Ambitious Moon And Hybrid Energy Research
Builds Global Partnerships, Capabilities For Future Sustainable Energy By Roland Ohaeri In…
December 16
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AFI Week Re-Ignites Africa’s Coordinated Capacity Building Efforts For Aviation
By Roland Ohaeri Unlocking Political Will Perhaps, the most outstanding outcome of the…
June 9
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COVID-19: How Well Have African Airlines Recovered?
By Roland Ohaeri Alliance In The Offing The big question as to whether Africa…
December 15
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Driving Safety Standards And Targets In The ESAF Region
Historically, the aviation industry in the ESAF Region was the envy of the world for…
October 18
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Strengthening Collaboration For Restart, Recovery And Future Skies
By Boni Dibate CANSO brings the world’s air navigation service providers, leading industry innovators…
August 20
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ATM: Is Single African Sky Realistic?
By Roland Ohaeri Individual And Coordinated Wins Recently, South Sudan announced it had taken…
August 20
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Africa’s Cargo Market And Opportunities In Aircraft Conversion
By Patrick Leopold Over the last couple of years, levels of air cargo within…
June 17
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Enhancing Financing Of Aviation Recovery From Within Africa
By Roland Ohaeri Uncertain Steps No one was expecting the magnitude of the COVID-19…
June 11
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Regional Connectivity Will Be Crucial To Getting The World Turning Again – ATR
From A Crisis, There Is Often An Opportunity The aviation industry is facing the longest…
May 5
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Policy News
ITAerea Aeronautical Business School Honours AFCAC For Advancing Aviation Capacity Building In Africa
The International Air Transport and Aeronautical Business School (ITAerea) has recognized the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) for its commitment…
June 19
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AWAYA Calls For Investment In Women And Youth To Tackle Talent Shortage In The African Aviation Industry
Leaders and representatives of the African Women and Youth in Aviation (AWAYA) have called for urgent investment in skills development,…
June 19
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Namibia Calls For SAATM To Move From Commitments To Implementation
Speaking at the African Air Transport Convention & Expo, Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Hans Haikali has…
June 18
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AFRAA Calls On African Governments To Support SAF Production On The Continent Through Subsidies And Scale Ups
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has called on African governments to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production on the continent.…
June 18
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African Ministers Adopt Lomé Declaration At African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026
Launches AFCAC Solidarity Commitment 2026-2028 At the day two of the Maiden edition of the African Air Transport Convention &…
June 17
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Rwanda And Togo Presidents And Ex President Obasanjo Headline First-Ever African Air Transport Convention And Expo In Lomé
Ministers and Heads of Delegation responsible for Transport, Tourism, Trade and Finance from African Union Member States are currently gathered…
June 16
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IATA And ICAO Deepen Cooperation On Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at the ICAO Aviation Climate Week announced…
June 2
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Ghana CAA Celebrates 40th Anniversary Showcasing Unity And Diversity
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a colourful “event, which featured traditional cooking, drumming,…
June 2
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ICAO Urges Strict Adherence To Health Protocols & WHO Guidance Amid Ebola Outbreak
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has urged “governments and aviation stakeholders to adhere strictly to World Health Organization (WHO)…
May 26
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AFCAC To Host First African Air Transport Convention And Expo
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in collaboration with the African Union (AU), African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat…
May 26
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Featured
Dr. Alain St. Ange To Receive Prestigious Clevenard Global Award
African tourism leader and former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine, Dr.…
February 16
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How ‘Amazing Tanzania’ Recaptured Global Attention
When President Samia Suluhu Hassan steers a safari vehicle across the Serengeti in The Royal…
February 13
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BAGASOO: The Case For More Collaboration And Government Support
By Monday Ukoha Regional Collaboration Is Driving Safety Improvements Aviation safety in Africa has continued…
August 15
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) And The Future Of Air Traffic Management
By Dina Abd Elghany We have been told that the machine now thinks, feels, decides,…
August 14
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New Horizons In African Aviation: Insights Into Air Cargo Trends, Challenges, And Growth
By Peter Kerins Changes in African Cargo Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data…
April 17
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Aviation In Egypt: Women Breaking Barriers
By Dina Abd Elghany Women are the essence of humanity and the cornerstone of society…
April 17
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Interviews
We Are Driving Capacity In Accident Investigation Across BAG States
Engr. Charles Irikefe Erhueh, Commissioner, Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) in this interview…
August 14
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TPConnects and AFRAA Unveil Landmark Whitepaper on the Future of Airline Distribution in Africa
In a pivotal step for African aviation, TPConnects Technologies and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA)…
June 24
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Cameroon’s Aviation Industry: Laying The Foundation For A Competitive And Sustainable Future
Mrs. Paule Assoumou Koki, Director General, Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) in this interview with…
June 16
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Growing Opportunities In Kenya’s Aviation Industry
Ms. Liz Aluvanze is the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Association of Air Operators, she…
February 10
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We Are Working Together To Grow Aviation In Sierra Leone – Mrs. Musayeroh Barrie
The Director General of Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Mrs. Musayeroh Barrie is passionate…
August 29
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African Airlines Need to Work Together To Improve Connectivity
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April 17
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African Governments Should Invest In STEM Education
Mr. Chamsou Andjorin, Coordinator of AAIG (African Aviation Industry Group) in this interview with Aviation…
January 4
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African Airlines Need To Work On Their Cost Structure
Aviation & Allied Business Journal had an exclusive discussion with Mr. Esayas W. Hailu, CEO,…
January 4
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We Support SAATM To Improve Connectivity In Africa
ACI Africa is at the heart of driving innovative leadership for the African airport sector.…
August 23
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Lam Mozambique Airlines Primed For Future Growth And Opportunities
Eng. Joao Carlos Po Jorge, General Director (CEO) of LAM Mozambique Airlines is a veteran…
February 23
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Raising Africa’s Contributions At ICAO
Mr. Estanislao Esono Anguesomo is the Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea on the ICAO Council.…
August 16
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Raising Africa’s Contributions At ICAO
Mr. Estanislao Esono Anguesomo is the Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea on the ICAO Council.…
June 14
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Juan Carlos Salazar Pushes For Africa’s Growth
As aviation recovery builds up following the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, African DGCAs and…
June 14
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Milestones To Improved Aircraft Financing For Africa
Othman Chaoui is an Aviation Executive, with over two decades experience in aircraft financing, and…
June 9
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Valediction – Chris Zweigenthal Hopes For 10% Of Global Passenger Marketshare In Africa In 10 Years
Mr. Chris Zweigenthal is the immediate-past Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association Of Southern Africa…
August 20
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Nigerian Updates
FAAN Hosts ICAO Next Generation Of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Maiden Edition
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced “the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation…
July 21
MONDAY UKOHA
SAHCO Acquires EVAC+CHAIR For Passengers With Reduced Mobility
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has demonstrated “its commitment…
Nigeria CAA And NSIB To Establish Joint Family Assistance Working Group
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety…
Nigeria Completes Global Aircraft Manufacturers Engagement with Bombardier
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,…
NAHCO Appoints New Directors
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (nahco Aviance) has announced…
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Allied Aviation
The Signed Lome Ministerial Declaration
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July 9
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IATA Announces Roberto Alvo As Chair Of The IATA Board of Directors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that “Mr. Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up…
June 8
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IATA Announces Fiona Omondi And Others As Winners Of The Diversity & Inclusion Awards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Ms. Fiona Omondi, Ms. Rania Alturki and LATAM Airlines Group as the…
June 8
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IATA To Modernise Global Baggage Messaging
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched “the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive…
May 20
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Embraer’s Next‑Generation Praetor 600E Earns Triple Certification From ANAC, FAA, and EASA
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer’s Praetor 600E has earned “triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the…
May 4
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Riyadh To Host Routes World 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 31st World Route Development Forum (Routes World 2026), the premier global event…
September 10
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Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria Holds 2022 National Transport Summit Abuja November
The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) will hold the 2022 National Transport Summit from November 29 –December…
October 27
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Ethiopian Airlines Opens a Five-Star In-Terminal Hotel Inside Addis
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, has completed the first phase of its In-Terminal Hotel construction. In…
September 16
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SAHCO REAFFIRMS ITS CONTINOUS SUPPORT FOR NDLEA ON WAR AGAINST DRUGS
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has declared its continuous support to Nigeria’s fight against peddling of controlled substances. The…
August 18
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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Africa’s First A350-1000
Ethiopian Airlines Group has upsized four of its A350-900 on order to the largest variant of the A350 Family, the…
July 28
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ATR Appoints Nathalie Tarnaud Laude As Chief Executive Officer
ATR has announced the appointment of Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, as its new Chief Executive Officer effective from 17 September. Nathalie…
July 27
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Dana Air Commence Operational Audit
Dana Air says it has commenced the operational audit as advised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and is…
July 21
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NAC Places Two Embraer E190f With Astral Aviation
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC has agreed a memorandum of understanding to place the first two E190F passenger-to-freight conversions with Astral…
July 21
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Ethiopian Airlines Group Signs Proposal With De Havilland Canada For Up To Four Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door Kits Farnborough
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that Ethiopian has signed a proposal for the…
July 21
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ATR Predicts Need For At Least 2,450 New Turboprops To Address A Global Demand For Lower Emission, Affordable Connectivity
ATR said there will be demand for at least 2,450 turboprop aircraft over the next 20 years meeting the increasing…