With a population of 37 million and GDP totalling $145 billion, Morocco dominates the business jet fleet in North Africa; nearly fifty percent of all aircraft are based there. Egypt, with a population in excess of 100 million, North Africa’s largest economy (2024 estimate: $395 billion) and the continent’s twelfth largest land mass, is second,…
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Africa Commercial Fleet to More than Double Driven by Single-Aisle Jet Demand through 2043 – Boeing
As Africa’s young and growing population seeks new opportunities to travel, the region’s commercial airplane fleet is projected to more than double by 2043, according to Boeing’s2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO). Deliveries of more than 800 new single-aisle jets will account for most of this growth, as predicted by the company’s long-term demand forecast for…
Boeing and Nigeria to Collaborate in Advancing Country’s Aviation Ecosystem
Boeing and the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the West African country’s aviation sector. Africa continues to be a promising market with its overall air-traffic growth forecasted well above the average global growth rate over the next 20 years. “We are delighted to…
Ethiopian Airlines Increases Deals at Dubai Airshow by 17 Aircraft to Total 84
Ethiopian Airlines has signed deals to purchase a total of 84 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow with the aviation’s big names such as Boeing, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce for aircraft purchase, and engine total care service. Ethiopian has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21…
Ethiopian Airlines Places a Historic Boeing Jets Order By an African Airline
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the carrier has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement, signed by Ethiopia’s national carrier at the Dubai Airshow, represents the largest-ever purchase of Boeing airplanes in African history. “We are pleased to announce that…
TAAG Angola Airlines to Renew Fleet with Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and TAAG Angola Airlines announced today that the African carrier is adding the highly fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets. “Our goal is to work with the best manufacturers in the world towards a multi-type fleet, in order to ensure we have the appropriate airplanes…
11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention Set for May in Ethiopia
In light of Africa’s vast landmass, its population accounting for 16% of the world population, and its low share of global trade of 2%, the continent is an excellent opportunity to develop air transport. However, as a market, Africa’s share over several decades has remained stagnant at less than 3% of the world market –…
Ethiopian Airlines Welcomes Denver Delegation Ahead of Potential Route Expansion
Ethiopian Airlines is welcoming a delegation from Denver, Colorado led by Michael B. Hancock, Mayor of City and County of Denver and that also included the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Chief of Staff of City and County of Denver, the CEO and Executives of Denver International Airport, the President and CEO of Denver…
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing Partner to Transport Humanitarian Aid Aboard New 737 MAX jets
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to those in need – this time using the airline’s three recently delivered 737-8 airplanes to transport more than 12,000 pounds of supplies to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “Ethiopian Airlines has a long history of collaborating with Boeing on humanitarian flights,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group…
Boeing 777 Freighter
The range capability of the 777F provides significant savings for cargo operators. It enables them to take advantage of fewer stops and associated landing fees, less congestion at transfer hubs, lower cargo handling costs, and shorter cargo delivery times. The new freighter also integrates smoothly with existing cargo operations and facilitates interlining with 747 freighter…