african aviation Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/african-aviation/ Latest news and insights from the aviation and travel industry in Africa Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:55:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://airspace-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-African-Airspace-Logo-Favicon-01-32x32.png african aviation Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/african-aviation/ 32 32 AFRAA’s Secretary General, Discusses African Aviation Recovery, Blocked Funds, and Priorities for Transformation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/16/afraas-secretary-general-discusses-african-aviation-recovery-blocked-funds-and-priorities-for-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afraas-secretary-general-discusses-african-aviation-recovery-blocked-funds-and-priorities-for-transformation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/16/afraas-secretary-general-discusses-african-aviation-recovery-blocked-funds-and-priorities-for-transformation/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:55:26 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11457 The African aviation landscape has witnessed a remarkable journey of recovery and transformation in recent years. As the world grappled with the challenges imposed by the global pandemic, the African continent’s aviation industry has faced its own unique set of obstacles. In this dynamic and evolving environment, we explore insights gleaned from an exclusive interview [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/16/afraas-secretary-general-discusses-african-aviation-recovery-blocked-funds-and-priorities-for-transformation/feed/ 0 https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/19/11253/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=11253 https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/19/11253/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:12:56 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11253 The skies are set to ignite with passion and excitement as the East African Airshow takes center stage from the 5th to the 7th of December 2024. This eagerly awaited event promises a spectacular showcase of aviation prowess, innovative technologies, and the seamless integration of aviation and tourism, all against the stunning backdrop of Uganda’s [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/19/11253/feed/ 0 LAM’s Financial Triumph Paves the Way for a Fleet Expansion; needs four times more aircraft https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/09/lams-financial-triumph-paves-the-way-for-a-fleet-expansion-needs-four-times-more-aircraft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lams-financial-triumph-paves-the-way-for-a-fleet-expansion-needs-four-times-more-aircraft https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/09/lams-financial-triumph-paves-the-way-for-a-fleet-expansion-needs-four-times-more-aircraft/#respond Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:49:04 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11119 Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), Mozambique’s national airline, has emerged from a financial crisis to achieve solvency. According to media reports, Fly Modern Ark (FMA), a South African consultancy firm, was entrusted by the government to revitalize the airline, and their efforts have yielded impressive results. A Debt Reduction Success Story When FMA took the [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/09/lams-financial-triumph-paves-the-way-for-a-fleet-expansion-needs-four-times-more-aircraft/feed/ 0 IATA: Air Passenger Traffic in Africa Shows Strong Recovery with Room for Growth https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/06/iata-air-passenger-traffic-in-africa-shows-strong-recovery-with-room-for-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iata-air-passenger-traffic-in-africa-shows-strong-recovery-with-room-for-growth https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/06/iata-air-passenger-traffic-in-africa-shows-strong-recovery-with-room-for-growth/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:44:32 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10595 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently held its Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together aviation leaders and stakeholders to discuss the current state and future prospects of air travel and cargo transportation in Africa. The conference shed light on several crucial issues affecting the industry, including safety, regulation, sustainability, trade, and [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/06/iata-air-passenger-traffic-in-africa-shows-strong-recovery-with-room-for-growth/feed/ 0 Strengthening African Aviation: African Development Bank Collaborates with Airbus and ATR https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/02/strengthening-african-aviation-african-development-bank-collaborates-with-airbus-and-atr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strengthening-african-aviation-african-development-bank-collaborates-with-airbus-and-atr https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/02/strengthening-african-aviation-african-development-bank-collaborates-with-airbus-and-atr/#respond Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:33:48 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10549 Air travel in Africa has faced significant challenges due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, limited access to credit, and high operating costs. In a bid to address these issues and boost the continent’s aviation industry, the African Development Bank (AfDB) recently held workshops with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and ATR. The workshops focused on [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/02/strengthening-african-aviation-african-development-bank-collaborates-with-airbus-and-atr/feed/ 0 Focus Africa: Driving the Development of African Aviation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/07/focus-africa-driving-the-development-of-african-aviation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=focus-africa-driving-the-development-of-african-aviation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/07/focus-africa-driving-the-development-of-african-aviation/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:21:20 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10224 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of African aviation by organizing a forum called Focus Africa. This forum, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa from June 20 to 21, 2023, aims to bridge the gap between Africa’s population and its air transport activities. With the participation of [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/07/focus-africa-driving-the-development-of-african-aviation/feed/ 0 Aviation Workers’ Strike Brings Nigerian Air Industry to a Standstill https://airspace-africa.com/2023/04/18/aviation-workers-strike-brings-nigerian-air-industry-to-a-standstill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aviation-workers-strike-brings-nigerian-air-industry-to-a-standstill https://airspace-africa.com/2023/04/18/aviation-workers-strike-brings-nigerian-air-industry-to-a-standstill/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:24:58 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9631 The Nigerian aviation industry has been shut down for two days due to a warning strike by the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/04/18/aviation-workers-strike-brings-nigerian-air-industry-to-a-standstill/feed/ 0 AFRAA Secretary General Calls for Collaboration to Overcome Challenges in SAATM Implementation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/02/afraa-secretary-general-calls-for-collaboration-to-overcome-challenges-in-saatm-implementation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afraa-secretary-general-calls-for-collaboration-to-overcome-challenges-in-saatm-implementation https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/02/afraa-secretary-general-calls-for-collaboration-to-overcome-challenges-in-saatm-implementation/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:43:07 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9247 The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is a flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, aimed at creating a unified and liberalized air transport market in Africa. The goal is to enhance connectivity and reduce air transport costs, thus promoting economic growth, tourism, and trade. SAATM was launched in January 2018, with 23 [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/02/afraa-secretary-general-calls-for-collaboration-to-overcome-challenges-in-saatm-implementation/feed/ 0 RwandAir Awards Multi-Year Exclusive Engine Maintenance Contract to Iberia Maintenance https://airspace-africa.com/2023/01/26/rwandair-awards-multi-year-exclusive-engine-maintenance-contract-to-iberia-maintenance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rwandair-awards-multi-year-exclusive-engine-maintenance-contract-to-iberia-maintenance https://airspace-africa.com/2023/01/26/rwandair-awards-multi-year-exclusive-engine-maintenance-contract-to-iberia-maintenance/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:45:39 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=8935 RwandAir has signed a multi-year exclusive contract with Iberia Maintenance to maintain the CFM56-7B and 7BE engines powering its Boeing 737 fleet. The contract was awarded following a rigorous process, with Iberia Maintenance’s proposal deemed to be “the most competitive, including engine lease, logistics, and customised work scoping utilizing the Spanish company’s engineering expertise.” Iberia [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/01/26/rwandair-awards-multi-year-exclusive-engine-maintenance-contract-to-iberia-maintenance/feed/ 0 Air Algérie to split off ground handling and MRO units as part of its restructuring project https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/16/air-algerie-to-split-off-ground-handling-and-mro-units-as-part-of-its-restructuring-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-algerie-to-split-off-ground-handling-and-mro-units-as-part-of-its-restructuring-project https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/16/air-algerie-to-split-off-ground-handling-and-mro-units-as-part-of-its-restructuring-project/#respond Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:11:28 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=8703 The Algerian national airline will set up two new subsidiaries, the first in July 2023 and the second in 2024. This is according to the CEO Yacine Benslimane speaking in an interview with the news agency APS on Monday. The spin-off of the two divisions is part of a comprehensive restructuring project which will see [...]

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