Air Côte d’Ivoire officially took delivery of its 12th aircraft on April 1, 2025, an Airbus A319, equipped with 16 business class seats and 96 economy class seats. This acquisition, the first in a series of four aircraft planned for 2025, brings the total number of aircraft in the Air Côte d’Ivoire fleet to 12,…
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Green Africa Airlines Acquires First Owned Aircraft
Green Africa airlines has acquires its first owned aircraft an ATR-500 with registration mark 5N-GAB which landed in Lagos on 1st April 2025. The asset according to the company was partly financed by the Naira debt facility by Access Bank. “Needless to say, this is a significant milestone for all of us, and the incoming…
Rwanda to host the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition 2025 in September
Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition returns to Kigali, Rwanda after three years, officially hosted by the Government of Rwanda, the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, RwandAir Ltd, and Rwanda Airports Company (RAC). Under the theme “Collaborating to unlock Africa’s aviation growth”, the annual event brings together leaders from government, civil aviation authorities, airlines, airports, manufacturers, MRO…
748 Air Services UN Chartered Plane Crash Lands at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has reported that a United Nations chartered Dash 8 DHC8 402 belonging to Kenyan operator 748 Air services crash landed at the Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia on 31st March 2025. The crash landing by the Dash 8 with serial number 4013 and registration number 5Y -SMJ…
Ethiopian Airlines, Archer Sign an Agreement, to Deploy Midnight Under the “Launch Edition” Program
Archer Aviation announced today that it has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch Edition” program. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and a proud member of Star Alliance, operates an extensive global network, serving over 140 international destinations across five continents. The two…
Lufthansa Airlines Named Overall Winner at the 4th edition of the Aviation Business Excellence Awards
Lufthansa Airlines has been named the overall winner at the 4th edition of the Aviation Business Excellence Awards hosted by the Kenya Airports Authority at Eka Hotel, Nairobi. The prestigious event brought together over 350 industry stakeholders to celebrate outstanding achievements in aviation and related sectors. The event was graced by notable dignitaries, including the…
Morocco Launches New Terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport to Handle 20 Million Passengers Annually
The National Airports Office (ONDA) is launching construction of a new HUB-style terminal. This unique project, which is part of the “Airports 2030” strategy, is a true technical feat that reflects Morocco’s new ambitions. With a capacity of 20 million passengers per year, it is expected to open in 2029. Estimated investment cost: 15 billion…
Air Côte D’Ivoire Contracts Bluebox Aviation for the Deployment of its Bluebox Wow Wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) System
Bluebox Aviation Systems is pleased to announce its partnership with Air Côte D’Ivoire for the deployment of its Bluebox Wow wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. This deployment will see Blueview running on battery-powered units across Air Côte D’Ivoire’s Airbus narrowbody fleet. The deployment is another milestone in airline’s plan for enhancing the passenger experience with digital innovation. Air Côte…
Emirates Introduces Premium Economy and refreshed Business Class cabins to Johannesburg and Cape Town
Emirates will introduce Boeing 777s with upgraded cabins to eight more destinations on its route network including Johannesburg and Cape Town, as the airline’s retrofit programme continues to progress at an impressive pace, with an aircraft receiving its nose-to-tail facelift and rolling out into service every three weeks. The airline aims to serve 44 cities…
FlyAngola Appoints APG as its offline General Sales Agent (GSA) in Portugal
FlyAngola, a privately owned airline based at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, Luanda, Angola has appointed APG as its offline General Sales Agent (GSA) in Portugal. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with sales development and wide-ranging marketing activities as well as reservation and ticketing services. This Angolan Airline, which is very much…