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South Africa, Aviation Africa 2024 Exhibition and SummitAfrica’s 2024. Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) briefing by Shahab Matin, Boeing’s managing director of Commercial Marketing for the Middle East and Africa. Boeing Briefing : Africa’s commercial airplane fleet is set to more than double by 2043, largely driven by the demand for single-aisle jets, according to Boeing’s […]
In a move raising serious concerns about aviation safety across Africa, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has ordered dozens of airline personnel to undergo fresh medical examinations. The directive comes after an investigation uncovered that 103 individuals had received potentially fraudulent medical certificates from South African Airways’ (SAA) chief medical officer, Nonhlanhla Sishaba.
Agreement Supports India’s Medium Transport Aircraft Program and New Maintenance Facility Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have entered into a teaming agreement to expand upon the companies’ business relationship through the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter. This announcement marks a significant step in enhancing India’s defence and aerospace capabilities while also
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia is set to be a major exhibitor at the upcoming Selangor Aviation Show 2024, scheduled for 12-14 September at Subang Airport. This key event underscores Malaysia’s growing prominence as a hub for business and general aviation, and it marks the fourth edition of the Selangor Aviation Show. ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia
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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
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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,
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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
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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,
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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