NCAA Reinstates Omni-Blu Aviation Limited’s AOC
Nigerian Helicopter service provider Omni-Blu Aviation Limited (Omni-Blu) says: “Following an appeal against the decision…
April 22
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FAAN Shuts Lagos Airport Runway Temporarily For Repairs
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says there will…
SAHCO Enhances Cargo Security With Cutting-Edge ETD Machine
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has acquired “the Rapiscan…
Overland Airways Continues Strategic Route Expansion
Introduces Lagos And Abuja To Minna Flights Resumes Abuja-Jalingo and…
Jet2 Expands with the Launch of Two New Routes in Morocco
United Kingdom airline, Jet2 and travel brand Jet2holidays say they have “expanded…
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Jet2 Expands with the Launch of Two New Routes in Morocco
United Kingdom airline, Jet2 and travel brand Jet2holidays say they have “expanded their Winter 25/26 programme once again, by adding two brand-new…
April 22
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Qatar Airways Cargo Launches AEROSPACE Product
“Mechanical failures, equipment malfunctions or technical issues discovered during scheduled maintenance, can all result in an aircraft having to remain…
April 22
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Overland Airways Renews IOSA Certification For The 5th Consecutive Time
Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving domestic airline, has “successfully renewed its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)…
April 22
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Ethiopian Airlines resumes flight to Monrovia, Liberia
Ethiopian Airlines is set to resume its “passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening connections across the…
April 22
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Ethiopian Airlines resumes flight to Monrovia, Liberia
Ethiopian Airlines is resuming passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia from November 30, 2024, “reaffirming its commitment to strengthening connections across…
April 22
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Arik Air Reconnects Asaba Route
Nigerian airline, Arik Air will be “resuming flight operations from Lagos to Asaba, the capital of Delta State, effective Thursday,…
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ACI Nominates MD FAAN To The Board As Regional Advisor
The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has been…
October 17
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Government Reaffirms Commitment To Elevating Nigerian Airports Viability
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo…
Ethiopian Inaugural Flight Lands At New Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group, has launched “its thrice weekly flights to…
AFRAA and TMAM Sign MoU for Enhanced Airline and Airport Operation In Africa
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has signed a Memorandum of…
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NCAA Reinstates Omni-Blu Aviation Limited’s AOC
Nigerian Helicopter service provider Omni-Blu Aviation Limited (Omni-Blu) says: “Following an appeal against the decision of the Nigeria Civil Aviation…
April 22
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FAAN Shuts Lagos Airport Runway Temporarily For Repairs
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says there will be a “temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed…
April 22
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SAHCO Enhances Cargo Security With Cutting-Edge ETD Machine
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has acquired “the Rapiscan Itemiser 5X, the newest breakthrough in Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)…
April 22
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Tackling The Menace Of Unruly Passengers
In response to increasing incidence of unruly passengers, Aviator Airport Alliance has commenced training for airport staff who are faced…
April 22
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Safety in The African Aviation Sector: The Way Forward
A spate of tragedy was visited on the aviation industry in December 2024; seven (7) devastating incidents and accidents across…
April 22
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Overland Airways Continues Strategic Route Expansion
Introduces Lagos And Abuja To Minna Flights Resumes Abuja-Jalingo and Lagos-Jalingo Flights Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving private domestic airline…
April 22
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Barrister Festus Keyamo: Repositioning Nigeria’s Aviation Industry
By Aminat Bakare Appointed Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on August 21, 2023, Barrister Festus Keyamo has quickly emerged…
April 22
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Africa’s MRO Services Providers Need To Adapt
ExecuJet MRO Services is one of the largest business aviation MRO providers in Africa. Mr. Vince Goncalves, Regional VP Africa,…
April 22
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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 for January 2025 global air…
April 22
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Aircraft Manufacturers And The Future Of MRO Services In Africa
by Monday Ukoha The aviation industry in Africa is poised for growth in continuation of the recovery witnessed in the…
April 22
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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Adds Sanad Group to the GTF MRO Network
Pratt & Whitney says that it will “expand its global network of GTF engine maintenance providers to include Sanad Group…
April 22
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Kenya Airways Expands Passenger Fleet, Adds Boeing 737-800 to Fleet
Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its fleet with “the addition of a Boeing 737-800, growing its fleet to 35 aircraft.”…
April 22
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ICAO Calls On States and Stakeholders To Enhance Support For Air Crash Victims And Their Families
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has called on “States, Aircraft Operators and other stakeholders to enhance support for air…
April 22
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Airbus Records €69.2 billion for 2024 Revenue; Delivers 766 commercial aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has reported its “consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2024 financial results and provided guidance for 2025.” The result highlighted…
April 22
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Dr. Ismaila Danjuma Adamu Appointed as NCAT’s Rector
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria says it has received with gratitude “Mr President’s appointment of Dr Ismaila…
April 22
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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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Can Innovative Maintenance and Support Drive African Airlines' Recovery?
By Ian Malin Airlines are encouraged to fly the youngest aircraft due to obvious…
April 26
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Aviation Racing Against The Bad Side Of Drones
By Roland Ohaeri Striking The Delicate Balance The advent of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)…
April 15
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Egyptian Airports Company Signs MoU with ABL to Support Decarbonization of Egyptian Aviation
The Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN) and Global energy and marine consultancy ABL have signed a…
April 22
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ICAO Records Ministerial Participation at 4th GISS
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launched its fourth Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) and had an “unprecedented ministerial participation,…
April 22
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Nigeria Signs Amended BASA Agreement With UAE
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hon. Festus Keyamo has “signed the amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between…
April 22
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iPADIS Launches Policy On Accessibility For Persons With Disabilities
Approximately 1.3 billion people, or one in six globally, experience some form of disability (WHO), according to Airports Council International…
October 18
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ICAO Council Adopts New Standards And Recommended Practices For RPAS
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has adopted new aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) which will “enhance safety and…
April 12
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Oneworld Alliance Joins IATA CO2 Connect
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Oneworld Alliance will work together in the field of CO2 emission calculations with…
December 19
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ACI World Selects NACO & To70 To Advance ESG For Global Aviation
-As part of the pilot stage NACO and To70 will implement ESG for Rwanda Airport Airports Council International (ACI) World…
November 1
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CAAS To Host ICAO Air Navigation World Event
The 2023 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Navigation World event themed: Air Traffic Management (ATM) Procedures for Today will…
October 19
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AFCAC, AASA Partner IATA On Focus Africa
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) says the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Airlines Association of Southern Africa…
June 6
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Mixed Bag for Africa on Global Aviation Gender Equality
ICAO’s global survey on the status of licensed aviation personnel by gender has revealed that “the participation of women holding…
April 28
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GNSS milestone achieved as ICAO Council adopts new dual-frequency multi-constellation standards
The ICAO Council achieved a major milestone in the global standardization and roll-out of new dual-frequency multi-constellation (DFMC) capabilities for…
March 31
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ICAO Forecasts 3% Growth Of Air Passenger Demand In 2023
The International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO forecasts that air passenger demand in 2023 will rapidly recover to pre-pandemic levels on…
February 9
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ICAO Air Services Negotiation event in Abuja hosts 63 country delegations, delivers 212 new agreements
Over 400 participants representing 63 countries concluded 212 new international air services agreements at ICAO’s 2022 Air Services Negotiation (ICAN)…
December 16
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Airports Council International (ACI) Africa / World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA)
The Airports Council International (ACI) Africa / World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA) today concluded with the approval…
October 28
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Salvatore Sciacchitano re-elected as President of ICAO Council
Salvatore Sciacchitano was re-elected by acclamation yesterday for a second three-year term as President of the Council of the International…
October 27
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Safety Leadership, Improving IOSA and Meeting Operational Challenges Top Safety Conference Agenda
Safety Leadership is in focus at the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2022 Safety Conference, which opened today in Dubai,…
October 25
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The African MRO Market is Growing
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April 17
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How Infrastructure Development Shapes Africa's Business Aviation
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April 17
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Aircraft Engine and Sustainable Aviation in Africa
Continue reading here. Related PostsStar Alliance Named the World’s Best Airline Alliance at Skytrax AwardsRead…
April 17
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Business Aviation in Africa: Meeting the Challenges Ahead
Business Aviation And Africa Business Aviation plays a critical role in economic development and in…
January 3
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Generative AI: The Good, The Bad, And The Risky
By Gustavo Pina Director of SITA Lab The evolution of AI in chatbots The last…
October 26
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Africa Records More 5th Freedom Traffic Routes
By Aminat Bakare The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) project spearheaded by the African…
October 12
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African Airlines Need to Work Together To Improve Connectivity
Continue reading here Related PostsAviAssist And AFRAA Sign MoU On Aviation Safety in AfricaRead moreDomesticating…
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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AUC: Leading Africa’s Aviation Change Amidst Crises
Africa is hoping for sustainable restart and recovery of the economy and aviation industry…
August 20
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Africa's Large Aviation Industry Growth Potential Would Increase Demand For Related Financing
David Minty is the Head of Aviation for Africa at Investec Bank, South Africa, which…
June 17
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Increased Share Capital Will Enhance Capacity, Capabilities For Nigeria's Aviation Insurance – Olatunde-Agbeja
Chief Babajide Olatunde-Agbeja is the Chairman of Boff & Company Insurance Brokers Limited based…
June 11
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Africa's New Environment Plan Opportunity To Become Major Clean Energy Sources Provider
Mercy Awori is the Alternate Representative of Kenya to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).…
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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Nigerian Updates
FAAN Shuts Lagos Airport Runway Temporarily For Repairs
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says there will be a “temporary closure of…
April 22
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SAHCO Enhances Cargo Security With Cutting-Edge ETD Machine
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has acquired “the Rapiscan…
SAHCO PLC Celebrates Record-Breaking Year
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC is celebrating a year…
NCAA Celebrates 25th Year Anniversary in Grand Style
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has celebrated its 25th…
Dr. Ismaila Danjuma Adamu Appointed as NCAT’s Rector
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria says it…
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Boeing Appoints Robert Ortberg As New President/CEO
Boeing’s “Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective…
August 21
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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…
July 21
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Emirates, Air Canada Form Strategic Partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers…
July 14
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European Union Sets New Requirements For Inbound Air Shipments
The European Union (EU) said all freight forwarders, air carriers, express couriers, and postal operators transporting goods to or through…
July 6
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Etihad Cargo Reinforces Commitment To China Capacity With 15 Direct Passenger, Freighter Flights Per Week
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with…
July 5
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AJW Group Announce Rachael Caston As Chief Executive Officer
AJW Group, a world-leading independent aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Rachael…
June 28
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Qatar Airways, Airlink Sign Comprehensive Codeshare Agreement To Enhance Connectivity Across Southern Africa
Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travelers more choice, enhanced services and greater connectivity…