The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), a trade association of airlines from the member states of the African Union (AU), and Air Mauritius have once again advocated for policies that will help develop the continent’s aviation sector.

The two organisations kicked off the 8th African stakeholder’s convention mid-this month with a call for enhanced collaboration in order to accelerate the development of the industry in Africa.

Juba International Airport resumed normal operations on Monday afternoon after it had temporarily suspended some flights due to poor visibility resulting from heavy rains, an official said.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Monday, the airport’s general manager, Kur Kuol Ajieu said heavy rains and flooding covered the 700 meters extension which was added to the 2,400 meters runway.

“When"...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the appointment of Captain Hamisu Rabiu Yadudu as the new Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

His appointment was conveyed through a letter, referenced FMA/PSAPPT/CEO/014/VOL.I/3 and dated May 20, 2019 from the Federal Ministry of Transportation.

In a press statement by the General Manager,"...

Ecofin Agency) - Angola will rely on French aircraft manufacturer Airbus’ earth observation satellite to monitor its territory. An agreement was signed in that regard on May 17, 2019, in Paris, by Angolan minister of foreign affairs Manuel Augusto and his French peer Jean-Yves le Drian.

Angola will use Airbus’ satellites for military reconnaissance, meteorology, natural resource inventory, climate studies and modelling, natural disaster"...

Once global regulators clear Boeing Co’s 737 MAX to fly again after deadly crashes, airlines, which have put their fleets into mechanical hibernation since March will scramble to begin the biggest ungrounding effort in history.

Quickly reintegrating Boeing’s 737 MAX, a fast-selling model because of its fuel efficiency, longer range, and passenger capacity, is crucial for optimizing airlines’ routes and improving margins after having to cancel thousands of flights.

Global airlines"...

(SUNA) - Sudan Airways’ (Sudanair) Chief Executive Yasir Timo has said that the company was in contact with the government following the promises it received from the Islamic Development Bank to fund its planes’ repairs with $ 110 million. Timo the fund would be paid in case the company committed to repay the previous debts, which do not exceed $ 50 million. He pointed out that the coming days would witness the resumption of air traffic and the transfer of pilgrims. He stressed that the arrangements and contacts"...

South African Airways (SAA) is set to introduce direct flights between Johannesburg and Guangzhou in China.

“The decision to launch this direct service between Johannesburg and Guangzhou means we remain on track in executing our strategy to transform SAA into a 'fit for the future' airline that will operate both efficiently and competitively,” said SAA Chief Executive Officer Vuyani Jarana.

SAA"...

Kenya Airways has not considered switching its future plane orders to Airbus following Boeing’s 737-MAX jet crisis, the airline’s chairman said after it posted a rise in last year’s revenue.

The airline, in which Air France-KLM holds a 7.8 per cent stake, reported revenue of 114.45 billion shillings ($1.13 billion) for the 12 months to Dec.31, up from 106.17 billion a year earlier.

The carrier, which narrowed its pretax loss for the period to 7.59 billion shillings from 9.44 billion,"...

Paris, Apr.29 (BNA): Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has ceremonially signed a number of agreements with French based companies during His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain’s visit to France.

The ceremonies took place during a business lunch organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and the MEDEF,"...