Africa News
Industry Royal Air Maroc to join oneworld alliance
Moroccan flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has officially signed to join the oneworld alliance.
Industry Interview with CAMASA Chairperson Johan Steyn
AVIPEO.COM had the chance to chat with Johan Steyn. He is Director of Aerosud Aviation (Pty) Ltd. and also the Chairperson of the Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Association of SA (CAMASA). Aerosud Aviation employs over 600 people in commercial aircraft parts design and manufacturing for the likes of Boeing and Airbus.
Airlines Airline Portrait: Ethiopian Airlines
Spotlight on Ethiopian Airlines in our themed week on African aviation.
Industry Interview with Roland Bosch, Messe Friedrichsafen
AVIPEO.COM had the chance to chat with Roland Bosch, Head of Aero and Member of the Board of Directors about a new planned exhibition in South Africa.
Airlines Interview with Air Seychelles CEO Remco Althuis
Remco Althuis joined Air Seychelles in January 2018 as interim CEO. The Dutch manager formerly worked for KLM and Etihad Airways. AVIPEO.COM had the opportunity to talk with Mr Althuis about Air Seychelles and the plans for the future.
Airlines Aviation in Africa - our themed week
This week on AVIPEO.COM we offer you very special insights into aviation in Africa.
Freight Ethiopian takes delivery of its 8th freighter
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has taken delivery of its 8th Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft.
Airlines Fastjet plans to become fully Tanzanian owned carrier
The African airline Fastjet could sell its Tanzanian unit to a local investor.
Industry Air Botswana takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600
Air Botswana has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft.
UAV DHL successfully completes autonomous drone tests in East Africa
Cargo giant DHL has stated, that the company has successfully completed tests with autonomous drones in East Africa.
Start-Ups Nigerian Government stops flag carrier project
After a cabinet meeting, Nigeria has decided to suspend its flag carrier project Nigeria Air.
Airlines Icelandair selected as a partner for Cabo Verde Airlines
The Cape Verdean government has confirmed talks with Icelandair about a sale of a majority share in the African country’s carrier Cabo Verde Airlines.
Industry Air Peace orders ten Boeing 737 MAX 8
The private Nigerian carrier Air Peace has announced an order for ten Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Airlines Ethiopian Airlines to support Chad with national airline
Ethiopian Airlines is investing more and more in the African market. After investments in Zambia Airways and considered investments in Eritrean Airlines, Ethiopian starts a project for a new Chad national airline.
Industry Bombardier sells second-hand Q400 to PassionAir
The Ghanaian airline PassionAir has acquired three pre-owned Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft and will become the first airline operating the aircraft type in Ghana.
Industry Embraer E190-E2 completes continental tour of Africa
With stops in six countries the E190-E2 has finished its Africa-tour. Embraer is committed to the region and its special market needs.
Freight Ethiopian and DHL Global Forwarding form joint venture
Ethiopian Airlines and DHL Global Forwarding have signed an agreement to form a joint venture company. DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services Ltd. is to be the leading cargo logistics provider in Africa and will be based in Ethiopia. Logistics operations will cover the entire continent of Africa.
Airlines Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines join forces in Africa
Lufthansa Group and Brussels Airlines have announced, that the group will join forces in the African market.
Airlines Ethiopian resumes flight to Eritrea’s capital Asmara
Ethiopian Airlines resumes a nonstop connection to Eritrea after 20 years of conflict between the two African countries. Starting with one flight daily, higher frequency is planned.
Airlines Air Tanzania receives first Boeing 787-8
Air Tanzania has received its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The carrier aims to eventually serve long-haul destinations.