Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Airbus has delivered the first H160 in the U.S. to PHI, marking the beginning of H160 operations in the country. This is the first of the initial four H160 helicopters that PHI will operate for offshore transportation in the Gulf of Mexico. Prior to beginning commercial operations, the helicopter will be used in a route-proving […]
Emirates recently welcomed this 101-year-old seasoned traveller Rachida Smati onboard its flight to Algiers. Born in Algeria in 1923, Rachida’s first flight was to Paris when she was 21 years old. To show its appreciation to the well-travelled customer and ensure she has the most comfortable travel experience possible, the airline extended a First-Class upgrade
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Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, issues an update for the second quarter (‘Q2’) of 2024. Q2 Fleet Metrics – Delivered 15 new aircraft and transitioned 10 aircraft to a total of 16 customers; – Sold 6 aircraft and entered into letters of intent for the sale of a further 17 aircraft; – Placed
The Airbus Fleet Connect for Africa, held from June 23-25, 2024, provided a significant platform for discussing the future of aviation on the continent. Among the notable speakers was Abderahmane Berthé, Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). Berthé’s contributions spanned critical areas such as fleet growth, safety, airline operations, and leadership and talent
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AirAsia X is expected to launch its latest destination to Africa soon as part of its expansion plan. The low-cost medium to long-haul carrier’s new African destination is Kenya and it is expected to offer 4 times weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Nairobi (NBO). According to Aeroroutes, AirAsia X will serve the route
AIRASIA X TO KICKSTART FLIGHTS TO AFRICA, NAIROBI THEIR NEW DESTINATIONRead More »
By Omar Ali Adib, Rolls-Royce Senior Vice President, Africa. African airlines play a vital role in unlocking trade, providing employment, increasing GDP, and demonstrating national and continental pride. However, they face formidable challenges, foremost among them being the cost of aircraft fuel, which exceeds global averages by up to 30%, which can be attributed to
The Bell 407GXi fleet under Nautilus Aviation, one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators with more than 25 years of flying experience, has now clocked 3,000 successful flight hours. In March 2022, Nautilus Aviation placed an order for five new Bell 407GXis to support tourism charter and utility flights in Northern Queensland and the Great Barrier
NAUTILUS AVIATION’S BELL 407GXI HELICOPTERS REACH 3,000 SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT HOURSRead More »
Collaborative study showed environmental benefits. A newly released collaborative in-flight study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) showed a reduction in soot particles and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional jet A-1 fuel. The Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels (ECLIF3) study included the participation of Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the German Aerospace
STUDY CONFIRMS 100% SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL REDUCES NON-CO2 EMISSIONSRead More »
The landscape of business aviation in Africa is evolving, with perceptions shifting from luxury to necessity. Historically seen as a privilege for the elite, business aviation is now recognised as a vital economic driver, enabling investment and development across the continent. This shift is underscored by the increasing reliance on business jets to overcome the
DEMAND FOR BUSINESS AIRCRAFT SOARS AS AFRICA’S ECONOMY EXPANDSRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, has proudly reinstated its daily passenger flights to the ancient city of Axum, starting today, June 9, 2024. This resumption follows the successful completion of extensive maintenance work on the airfield and terminal facilities, with an investment of 290 million Ethiopian Birr (ETB). The renewed service
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