The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), in partnership with the four leading African MROs: Ethiopian MRO, Egyptian Maintenance & Engineering, Kenya Airways MRO, and South African Airways Technical, is proud to […]
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TUNISAIR and Etihad Airways sign a codeshare agreement
Today, Friday, January 16, 2026, Ms. Halima Ibrahim Khouaja, in charge of TUNISAIR’s Executive Management and the Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, Mr. Antonoaldo Neves, signed a commercial codeshare […]
Chapman Freeborn Named International Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year
Global charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has been awarded International Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year, recognizing its long-standing leadership in global air cargo charter solutions, operational excellence, and […]
Royal Air Maroc ouvre une nouvelle base aérienne à Tétouan pour renforcer son ancrage dans le Nord du Royaume
Tétouan est désormais reliée à Paris, Londres Gatwick, Bruxelles, Barcelone, Madrid et Malaga Renforcement de la connectivité du Nord du Maroc avec le reste du monde […]
Hahnair enters 2026 after record year with 29 new airline partnerships
Dreieich, 20th January 2026. Global distribution specialist Hahnair begins 2026 with momentum after closing the record‑breaking year 2025. The Germany‑based company welcomed 29 new partner airlines to its network, the […]
Airbus launches demonstrator to test global 5G connectivity in orbit
Toulouse, France, 14 January 2026 – Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new demonstrator called Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN (Space Radio Access Network). Its mission is to enable […]
Structural trade imbalances and limited export diversification impact air cargo in Africa
Concerns have re-emerged across Africa over the widening imbalance between inbound air freight and lower-value outbound cargo, with Zambia providing a recent case in point. Zambia Airports Corp (ZACL) recently […]
CALC orders 30 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
Toulouse, France, 30 December 2025 – China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft to satisfy strong demand for the […]
TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES TAKES DELIVERY OF THE FOURTH BOEING 787 DREAMLINER AT DR. ANTÓNIO AGOSTINHO NETO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NBJ)
Luanda, December 20, 2025 – TAAG Angola Airlines is empowering its operational capacity with the arrival of another state-of-the-art […]
AirCairo Strengthens TPConnects Astra Partnership to Unlock Greater Value from New Distribution Capability (NDC) Gateway and Agency Portal
Enhanced collaboration introduces advanced modern air retailing capabilities, empowering AirCairo to distribute branded fares and ancillaries through Astra NDC API Gateway and B2B Portal to global travel sellers. December […]