Africa

BAR Aviation takes flight for wildlife conservation

Uganda-based BAR Aviation has pioneered elephant collaring for wildlife conservation, merging aviation services with environmental stewardship

From Nairobi to Madrid: Kenya Airways Partners with Air Europa

Kenya Airways has this month announced a partnership with Air Europa, that will enable further connectivity between Nairobi & Madrid.

Kenya Airways Cargo Launches Sharjah-Mogadishu Flights

Kenya Airways Cargo have recently announced launched new flights between Sharjah and Mogadishu, as demand for their services grow. This

Royal Air Maroc Flight to Rome Cabin Pressure Loss in Casablanca

Last weekend, a Royal Air Maroc flight bound for Rome had to u-turn back and declare an emergency to Casablanca

Air Algerie flight Lille to Oran declares emergency

Air Algerie flight AH1079 from Lille (LIL) to Oran (ORN), Algeria has declared an emergency over southern France and appears

Global air travel demand continued bounce back in 2023

IATA data for 2023 reveals a steady resurgence of air travel, with total traffic for the year having edged even

oneworld Celebrates 25th Anniversary: 9bn Passenger Handled

The oneworld alliance celebrated it's 25th anniversary this week, handling nearly nine billion passengers since 1999. A member airline of

Ibom Air Gets Financing Over The Line for Airbus A220 Aircraft

Nigerian carrier Ibom Air has secured the financing it needs for it's inaugural Airbus A220 aircraft, which was delivered in

Air cargo demand sees surge of 10.8% in December

IATA data for global air freight market shows that despite challenges, full-year demand for 2023 reached a level just slightly

Air France A330 from Yaoundé to Paris declares emergency

Air France flight AF907, an A330 enroute from Yaounde, Cameroon has declared an emergency whilst on descent into Paris (CDG).

Expert team believe they have found Amelia Earhart’s aircraft

A team of underwater archaeologists and marine robotics experts believe they have located the remains of pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart's

Rwandair signs to IATA Safety Leadership Charter

Rwandair has become the second African airline signatory to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter, which aims to strengthen safety culture.