Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The supply of aviation kerosene in South Africa is under severe threat, with regulatory delays risking a critical fuel shortage that could disrupt operations at major airports, including O.R. Tambo and King Shaka International Airports. The ongoing licensing delays have created uncertainty in the aviation sector, and immediate intervention is necessary to avoid widespread disruptions. […]
ACTION NEEDED TO SAFEGUARD AVIATION KEROSENE SUPPLY IN SOUTH AFRICARead More »
By Wallace Mawire Uganda Airlines has officially launched flights from Entebbe to Harare and Lusaka on 25 September,2024 a development which is reported to open up new possibilities for connectivity and growth in the SADC region and also promoting ease of travel and trade opportunities. According to Jacqueline Shumba, AGS Executive Assistant, upon reaching Harare, […]
UGANDA AIRLINES SECOND AIRLINE TO BE MANAGED BY AVIATION GROUND SERVICES IN ZIMBABWERead More »
At the prestigious GSE Expo Europe, DOLL Airport Equipment GmbH proudly unveiled the world’s first two all-electric highloaders for catering services to aircraft. As global climate action intensifies, airports are increasingly striving to reduce their carbon footprints, and DOLL’s innovation marks a significant step toward realizing these goals. By being the only company to offer […]
AIRPORTS ON THE ROAD TO NET ZERO: DOLL UNVEILS FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC HIGHLOADERSRead More »
TROMSØ, Norway — Aviator Airport Alliance, a leading provider of aviation services across 15 Nordic airports and part of the Avia Solutions Group, has entered into a new three-year contract with European airline giant, easyJet. This partnership will see Aviator providing ground handling and de-icing services as easyJet commences operations at Tromsø Airport (TOS) starting […]
AVIATOR AND EASYJET SIGN THREE-YEAR GROUND SUPPORT AGREEMENT FOR TROMSØ OPERATIONSRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced its plan to further expand its global footprint by adding five new international flight destinations during the current fiscal year. Mesfin Tassew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, shared details of the airline’s strategic growth plan, aimed at increasing passenger traffic and revenue. As a leading African aviation company, Ethiopian Airlines […]
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO LAUNCH FIVE NEW INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS IN CURRENT FISCAL YEARRead More »
The aviation industry is set to gather once again at the prestigious IATA World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC), this time in Marrakech, Morocco. With a focus on embracing cutting-edge innovations and enhancing safety across all aspects of aviation, the WSOC has become a key platform for industry professionals to exchange knowledge and collaborate on […]
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A321neo, finalising an MoU announced by the airline in July. The purchase agreement was signed in Manila by Mike Szucs, CEO of Cebu Pacific and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus. Mike Szucs said: “The […]
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the appointment of Laura Everington as its new Director of Flight Operations and Regulations. Everington, a seasoned expert with over three decades of experience in the aviation industry, brings a wealth of regulatory knowledge to her new role. In her position, Everington will serve as the staff […]
While much of the focus on autonomous technology in aviation centers around its potential for future flight, airports are already exploring its use in various ground services. From snow removal on airfields to wheelchair operations inside terminals, autonomous systems are emerging as valuable tools for airports looking to improve efficiency and safety. “We can see […]
AIRPORTS SEE ‘BIG ROLE’ FOR AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY IN TERMINAL, GROUND SERVICESRead More »
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline is proceeding with its plans to launch direct Cape Town-Gaborone flights from 01 April 2025. This follows confirmation by the Botswana and South African regulatory authorities that all of the necessary approvals are in place to allow Airlink to serve the route. “We appreciate both governments’ aeronautical regulatory bodies […]
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