Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The first direct and non-stop charter flight operated by Sichuan Airlines, from Chengdu Province in China to Seychelles in November, was officially launched by Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan during his recent visit to China. Ramkalawan led a Seychelles delegation to the Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, which took place from September 4 to 6, and […]
SEYCHELLES’ PRESIDENT LAUNCHES DIRECT AND NON-STOP CHARTER FLIGHT BY SICHUAN AIRLINES Read More »
On Sunday, Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister, Sameh el-Hefny, expressed his appreciation for South Sudan’s participation in Egypt’s International Airshow 2024. The event, which showcases the latest innovations in aviation, provided a platform for expanding ties between Egypt and South Sudan in the aviation sector. In a meeting with South Sudanese Transport Minister Madut Biar Yel, […]
EGYPT AND SOUTH SUDAN STRENGTHEN COOPERATION IN CIVIL AVIATIONRead More »
African airlines reported a notable 7.4% year-on-year increase in demand during July 2024, as the continent’s aviation sector experiences a surge in summer travel. According to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), airline capacity in Africa also saw a 6.7% year-on-year rise, with load factors improving to 74.3%, up by 0.5 percentage […]
AFRICAN AIRLINES SEE 7.4% SURGE IN PASSENGER DEMAND AS SUMMER SALES BOOST PERFORMANCERead More »
South African low-cost carrier (LCC) LIFT, a subsidiary of Global Aviation, has announced a strategic pivot as it moves into a consolidation phase. The airline, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, was designed with a flexible operating model that catered to the challenging aviation landscape at the time. The airline’s founding management team—Gidon Novick, […]
LIFT AIRLINE SHIFTS FOCUS AMID STRATEGIC REORGANISATIONRead More »
Virgin Atlantic is set to expand its global network with the launch of new flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the relaunch of its service to Accra, Ghana, in 2025. This strategic move is part of the airline’s broader effort to tap into growing markets and strengthen its position in international air travel. Starting 30 […]
VIRGIN ATLANTIC EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH NEW ROUTES TO SAUDI ARABIA AND GHANARead More »
SAFFiRE Renewables Fuel broke ground on a pilot plant that represents a firm step toward meeting the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge. The SAFFiRE plant, located at Conestoga Energy’s Arkalon Energy facility in Liberal, Kansas, will ultimately be capable of processing 10 tons of corn stover daily, yielding cellulosic […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is emerging as a crucial solution for reducing the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. SAF is made from waste-derived feedstocks and can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. What is sustainable aviation fuel and will it help decarbonise the aviation industry? The thrill of international travel or shopping from global online retailers can […]
SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL: THE KEY TO DECARBONISING AIR TRAVELRead More »
Air travel in mainland China will grow 5.2% annually, creating world’s largest traffic market. Demand for 8,830 new planes over next 20 years; about 60% for growth and 40% replacing older jets with more fuel-efficient models. China will more than double its commercial airplane fleet by 2043 as its aviation industry expands and modernises to […]
BOEING: CHINA COMMERCIAL FLEET TO MORE THAN DOUBLE BY 2043 FOR GROWTH AND MODERNISATIONRead More »
L-R: Babajide Olatunde-Agbeja, Chairman Boff & Co. Insurance Brokers Ltd; Shadrach Adegoke of AIICO Insurance Plc; Ikechi Uko the conference organiser, Segun Omosehin, commissioner for insurance; Omowale Olatunde-Agbeja, acting managing director, Boff & Co. Insurance Brokers Ltd; Abedeen Musa, ED, NSIA Insurance Co. Ltd. and Jimalex Orjiako, ED, Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Co. Ltd. As airports […]
CHINET 2024: EXPERTS CHART PATH FOR INSURANCE, REGULATIONS TO GROW AIR CARGORead More »
A slew of new sustainable aviation fuel initiatives have been announced in the US, including major supplies for United Airlines and JetBlue at their respective hubs in Chicago and New York, Airbus investing in emerging SAF producer LanzaJet and UK start-up Firefly Green Fuels partnering with US biosolids feedstock provider Synagro Technologies to produce low […]
