As the conditions precedent in the concession agreement signed in July 2022 with the government of Cabo Verde had been met, VINCI Airports today finalised the financial arrangements for the acquisition of seven airports in the country. VINCI Airports secured €60 million in financing, maturing over 20 years, from three development banks: World Bank-IFC, Proparco…
Month: July 2023
South African Airways Welcomes Ruling Against Airlink
South African Airways (SAA), has welcomed today’s ruling by the High Court in Johannesburg that SAA does not owe funds to Airlink beyond SAA’s business rescue (BR) process. In its ruling today, the High Court upheld two previous judgements on the same matter – by the Supreme Court of Appeal and the High Court in…
Kenya Airways Entrusts its Boeing 787 Component Supply to Lufthansa Technik
…Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) and Lufthansa Technik AG have signed a long-term contract for the supply of aircraft components for the long-haul, Boeing 787-8 fleet. The long-term contract will allow KQ to receive the proven Total Component Support (TCS) from the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) specialist until 2028. It will also give KQ access…
Rwanda Airports Company Acquires the Latest Aircraft Recovery Technologies from RESQTEC
Rwanda Airports Company, the operator of Kigali International Airport, has selected RESQTEC, a Dutch company specializing in aircraft recovery solutions, as its partner for the supply of cutting-edge aircraft recovery equipment, training, and services. The collaboration aims to enhance the airport’s preparedness for runway excursions and reduce the impact on operations. By acquiring RESQTEC’s latest…
First Carbon Capture Tool for Airport Terminals Developed by IATA and Atkins
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), working with Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group has created a suite of innovative digital tools for airports to estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets – for the first time. The digital toolkit will enable airports to better understand and…
Egyptair Expands Its Network, Launches Two New Routes to Manchester & Delhi
EGYPTAIR announced that it will operate its newest routes to Manchester, England, starting next July (today), and Delhi, India, starting next August. The opening of the new routes is a part of the company’s ambitious plan to expand its direct route network , it also comes to connect Egypt with many countries around the world…
NCAA Suspends Max Air Operations of its Boeing 737 with Imediate Effect
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended with immediate effect the parts A3 and D43 in the Operations Specifications of the Boeing B737 Aircraft type in the fleet of Max Air Limited. The Authority’s action is based on several occurrences that involved the Boeing B737 aircraft type listed below; 1. Loss of number 1…
34 Survive Halla Airline Crash Landing at Aden Adde International Airport in Somalia
The Somalia Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that a Halla Airline operated Embraer E120 crash landed on Runway 05 at Aden Adde International Airport today at 12.23pm Local time. The aircraft with a total of 34 passengers on board is seen touching down accurately before veering off the runway before it was stopped by the…
Kenya Airways Introduces Flight Communication Service Enhancing Real Time Customer Communication
– Kenya Airways (KQ), has today announced the introduction of an advanced flight communication service aimed at enhancing real-time customer communication in the event of flight schedule changes. This innovative solution enables personalised and prompt notifications throughout the customers’ journey via various channels, including email, SMS, and WhatsApp. Recognising the importance of seamless, prompt and…
SAA Technical Overhauls a Boeing 737-800 Aircraft Landing Gear Shipset in Record Time
South African Airways Technical (SAAT), a subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA), has set the standard by overhauling a Boeing 737-800 aircraft landing gear shipset in record time. Specialized maintenance is often a time-consuming task, a process that typically takes as long as 60 days by industry standards. SAAT has set a record of 40…