Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
In June 2024, the Air Cote d’Ivoire first long haul route between Abidjan and Johannesburg will celebrate its second anniversary. Throughout this period, steady increases in both cargo and passenger volumes have reflected the ongoing growth in bilateral trade and investment between these two African industrial hubs – and the airline remains confident that volumes […]
In a landmark collaboration, Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s premier aviation entity, and Boeing, a global leader in aerospace, are poised to revolutionise the continent’s air travel industry. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the acquisition of cutting-edge Boeing 777-9 aircraft marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Ethiopian Airlines and underscores
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Amidst concerns over compromised air quality and soaring temperatures, the South African Air Force (SAAF) has taken the unprecedented step of temporarily shuttering its headquarters building in Pretoria. The move, prompted by malfunctioning ventilation systems, underscores the urgent need for maintenance and modernisation within the organisation. In an official notice circulated to employees, the SAAF
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Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub and gateway to Africa, is preparing to give travellers aboard the inaugural SAA flight from Perth to Johannesburg, a traditional wet welcome when it lands at OR Tambo International Airport at the end of April 2024. The non-stop three times a week flight takes-off from Johannesburg on 28 April 2024
ZeroAvia and Verne have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the potential of utilising cryo-compressed hydrogen (CcH2) for aircraft propulsion and refuelling. The collaboration aims to evaluate the advantages of CcH2, which boasts 40% greater usable hydrogen density than liquid hydrogen and 200% greater than 350 bar gaseous hydrogen. The partnership will
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Uganda’s Entebbe Airport set a new record in December last year with 198,961 international passengers, comprising 104,160 arrivals and 94,800 departures. This figure, averaging 6,418 passengers per day, represents the highest single-day record in Uganda, said Vianney Mpungu Luggya, spokesperson for Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). The increase is attributed to factors such as business
Aurrigo International PLC has secured a contract with the Digital Testbed Cargo Project (DTAC) Consortium to conduct a trial for autonomous cargo transport from the terminal to the aircraft deck. The project utilizes the Aurrigo Auto-DollyTug, an autonomous electric vehicle designed to enhance maneuverability and efficiency in aviation operations. Funded by the Germany Federal Ministry
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BY TREVOR WILLIAMS The southern African nation of Namibia may not be on the map for many in Atlanta, but it grabbed the attention last week of top officials at the world’s busiest airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari led a delegation to the country to “advance air service development efforts,”
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Dubai, UAE. Spatial, the world’s leading provider of cabin crew training equipment, which is based in the UAE, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement at the Dubai Air Show with Emirates Airline to supply an A350 cabin service trainer (CST). The device will be delivered in Summer 2024 to support the entry
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is embarking on a significant aviation venture with the establishment of its second national airline, Air Congo. This initiative comes on the heels of Congo Airways’ recent suspension of flights due to financial difficulties, raising questions about the coexistence of the two airlines. Congo Airways, the nation’s inaugural national carrier,
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