Nigeria’s Overland Airways Receives its First E175

Overland Airways of Nigeria has received the first of three new E175 E-Jets. The aircraft was delivered to the airline at the beginning of September. The twenty-year old West African carrier, an affiliate of the Landover Aviation Services Company, also holds options for three additional aircraft. The carrier, which operates both scheduled and charter flights,…

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 –…

Embraer Showcases the C-390 Millennium at Aero India 2023

Embraer is showcasing the C-390 Millennium military multi-mission tactical air transport aircraft, which will be on static display at Aero India 2023 in Bangalore, India, from 13 – 17 February. Complementing the C-390 Millennium’s presence at the show is Embraer’s booth (Hall B, B2.2 B) that will offer visitors a closer look at Embraer Defense…

NAC Places TWO Embraer E190F With Astral Aviation

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the world’s largest regional aircraft leasing company, has agreed a memorandum of understanding to place the first two E190F passenger-to-freight conversions with Astral Aviation, based in Nairobi. In May this year, NAC and Embraer reached an agreement in principle to take up to 10 conversion slots for E190F/E195F, with first deliveries starting…