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…

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…

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…

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…

Nairobi to Host the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC)

The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) a premier annual ground handling conference will be held in Nairobi Kenya from the 13th to 15th May 2025. This year’s theme, “Elevate”, aims to uplift people, ground handling, and baggage practices while advancing innovation and automation. IGHC brings together industry leaders from airlines, airports, ground service providers, and manufacturers,…

IATA Welcomes Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the Kingdom of Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’ aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure, enhancing the passenger experience, and further strengthening the country’s position as a major global and regional aviation hub. Aviation is a key pillar of Morocco’s economy. In 2023, aviation (including aviation-related tourism) supported 856,000 jobs and contributed…