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 …
93% Of Blocked Airline Funds Trapped In Africa And Middle East (AME)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a list of countries with blocked funds, and the list includes some countries in Africa, Middle East and South Asia. According to IATA’s reports, “out of total blocked funds reported, 93% are trapped in Africa and Middle East (AME).” IATA reported that “USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation …
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Renews African CAAs And US FAA Approvals
Over 400 Business Aircraft Now Operating In Africa ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has “successfully renewed its approvals from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as multiple African civil aviation authorities.” These approvals cover Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia. Execujet says the accreditations are the most held by any MRO in Africa. ExecuJet …
Qatar Airways Cargo Increases Belly-Hold Capacity In Africa
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) …
Rethinking Aviation Training In Africa
By Seton Serge Hodonou How can Africa ensure that aviation training becomes a catalyst – not a constraint – for sustainable air transport development? Air Traffic Control Officers, safety inspectors, engineers, pilots, and airport operators all rely on one critical enabler: quality aviation training. And yet, across the African continent, training remains a structural weakness in the aviation system. …
Eight African Countries Elected as ICAO Council Members
At the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly, African countries alongside other countries were elected into the 36- Member Council. According to ICAO, the 36- Member council elections divided into three parts, with part I being “states of chief importance in air transport”, and Part II being “States which make the largest contribution to the provision …
AASA’s CEO Aaron Munetsi Outlines Pathways For Africa’s Aviation Growth
The Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), Mr. Aaron Munetsi has articulated measures to improve the aviation sector in Africa. At the Annual General Assembly of AASA hosted by Proflight Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. Munetsi said “airlines, airports, air navigation services, regulators and equipment suppliers all had a part to play in rewriting Africa’s aviation negative …
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 A350-1000, becoming Africa’s first customer for the aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines has already ordered 22 A350-900s, of which 16 aircraft have been delivered. With the A350-1000 upsizing, Ethiopian Airlines’ backlog consists of four A350-1000s and two A350-900s. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO …
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 fully cooperating with the NCAA to ensure a quick return to flight operations. According to Dana Air, operational Audits are regulatory and airlines are required to suspend their operations when the regulator calls for it and we are confident that …
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 Aviation, based in Nairobi. In May this year, NAC and Embraer reached an agreement in principle to take up to 10 conversion slots for E190F/E195F, with first deliveries starting in 2024. Aircraft for conversion will come from NAC’s existing E190/E195 …