Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is significantly expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies, reinforcing its commitment to the continent’s growing demand for air connectivity. Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, commented: “At Etihad, we have long recognised the need to strengthen our presence in Africa. Over…
Ethiopian Airlines and Bucher Aircraft Interior Solutions made a Strategic Agreement
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a partnership with Bucher, a leader in lightweight aircraft interior solutions, during Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg. This agreement marks an important step in equipping Ethiopian Airlines’ new Boeing 777-9 fleet with cutting-edge Galleys. This partnership with Bucher underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ strategic importance not only as an aviation leader in…
Ministry of Digital Transition, Royal Air Maroc, ADD Join Forces to Develop the TravelTech ecosystem in Morocco and Africa.
As part of their ongoing efforts to promote digital transformation, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Royal Air Maroc, and the Digital Development Agency (ADD) signed a strategic partnership agreement on Monday, April 14, during the 3rd edition of GITEX Africa, currently taking place from April 14 to 16, 2025, in Marrakech. This…
Eaton names Air Support as First Aerospace Authorized Service Center in EMEA
Intelligent power management company Eaton signed an agreement with Air Support to provide local repair and overhaul of Eaton’s engine fuel components for large commercial aircraft. Under the agreement signed today at MRO Americas, Air Support will be the first authorized service center for Eaton’s aerospace business across Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Our strategic agreement…
AJW Group announces B737NG PBH support contract with FlySafair
AJW Group has announced the successful award of a long-term B737NG PBH support program with South African operator FlySafair’s expanding. Under the PBH programme, which commences on 1st May 2025, AJW Group will provide comprehensive support for FlySafair’s fleet of thirty B737NG aircraft. The agreement ensures PBH coverage with pool access and repair management, enabling seamless maintenance operations and sustained operational efficiency. This…
Embraer and Kenya Airways Sign Collaborative Inventory Planning Agreement
Embraer and Kenya Airways have signed an agreement for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) program, which will optimize its inventory levels and reduce its operational costs for its E190 jets. The contract will provide support for 13 aircraft. Kenya Airways is an Embraer customer since 2006 and flies to 45 destinations worldwide, 37 of…
Kenya Airways Goes Live With NDC Content in Amadeus
Kenya Airways becomes first in Sub-Saharan Africa to distribute NDC Content through Amadeus Travel Platform Kenya Airways has started deploying its New Distribution Capability (NDC-sourced) content to travel seller customers in Kenya via the Amadeus Travel Platform. This means that Amadeus-connected travel sellers will be among the first to gain access to NDC content from…
Ethiopian Airlines Wins Prestigious Titles at Two Award Events in Hamburg, Germany
Ethiopian Airlines has won the ‘Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier – Africa’ award at the 2025 PAX Readership Awards and the ‘Cabin Concept of the Year 2025’ award at the Onboard Hospitality Awards, with both events taking place in Hamburg, Germany. Ethiopian received the ‘Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier – Africa’ award for…
Ethiopian Airlines Prepares to Launch Passenger Flight Service to Sharjah, the UAE
Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world and Africa’s largest airline is excited to announce that it will launch a new passenger flight service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025. This new route will operate four times weekly, connecting passengers to one of the UAE’s vibrant cities, known…
Ethiopian Airlines selects Safran’s Z400 Economy seats for its B777-9 Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safran for the provision of Z400 economy class seats for 8 Boeing 777-9 aircraft at the Aircraft International Exhibition in Hamburg. The delivery of these aircraft is set for mid-2027. Each aircraft will be equipped with 383 passenger seats in…