Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 41, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 15th October 2024) Introduction. Week 41 of 2024 marked Global Customer Service Week, with many organizations in both aviation and other sectors celebrating employees who have gone “Above and Beyond.” This year’s theme inspired reflections on the customer experience journey. At AeroTrail, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all […]
Uganda signs major construction deal with Turkish company
(Posted 14th October 2024) Standard gauge electric railway line to be built between the Kenyan border in Malaba to Kampala (Phase 1) Turkish construction company Yapi Merkezi and Uganda government sign contract for the SGR extension to link Kampala to the Kenyan capital Nairobi and the Indian Ocean port city of Mombasa […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 11th October 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS United Adds Eight New Destinations in Largest International Expansion in History United Starting in May 2025, United will launch five new nonstop flights* from its hub in Newark/New York to destinations no other U.S. airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal and Faro, Portugal. The airline is also adding […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 40, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 08th October 2024) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and Aero Trails Ltd. Introduction. The inaugural International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) took place from October 1-3, 2024, at Mövenpick Hotel & Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco hosted by Royal Air Maroc. The event brought […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 39, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 01st October 2024) Introduction. On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona, confirmed that the country had ratified and acceded to four key international civil aviation conventions. President Mnangagwa officially signed the 1999 Montreal Convention, the 2010 Beijing Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 38, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 24th September 2024) Introduction. South Africa, was Africa’s aviation hotspot during week 38, hosting two major events and an airshow that brought the industry together. First, Johannesburg welcomed the Aviation Africa 2024 Summit from September 16-17, drawing over 1,300 delegates from 24 African countries and beyond. Under the theme “Bridging Skies […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 36, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 11th September 2024) Introduction. Egypt recently hosted its inaugural International Air Show at El Alamein International Airport in El Dabaa, Matrouh. The event, opened by President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, drew over 300 aviation and aerospace companies and agencies from around 100 countries and regions. This landmark airshow aims to “accelerate industrialization, digitalization, […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 35, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 07th September 2024) Introduction. At a workshop held at the Golden Tulip in Kampala, Uganda, Civil Aviation regulators from across Africa, including representatives from Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Tunisia, gathered to tackle pressing issues in passenger protection. The focus was on developing a […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 34, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 27th August 2024) Introduction. On August 22, 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organization‘s Regional Safety Group convened a pivotal meeting of East African aviation leaders in Arusha, Tanzania. The discussions centered on optimizing regional upper airspace management, rehabilitating airports, and strengthening compliance with global aviation standards. There were also strong calls […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 33, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 21st August 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. The ICAO Eastern and Southern African Regional Office and WACAF Regional Offices, in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), recently held the APIRG Infrastructure and Information Management Sub-Group meeting in Dakar, Senegal. The event focused […]
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA for July 2024
(Posted 13th August 2024) Africa’s aviation industry continues to perform strongly, with increased passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency. Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. Regarding seat availability in Global Africa, there was a notable 7% increase from 16 million seats in July […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 32, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 12th August 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction The US law firm Ribbeck Law Chartered is now pursuing up to $58 billion in compensation for the families of victims from the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash—more than double the original $24.8 billion […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 30, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 30th July 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trails Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Africa’s aviation industry is surging, as evidenced by recent reports from various nations. The Mozambique Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) released its 2023 air transport outlook, indicating a rise in passenger and aircraft movements. Moroccan airports recorded improved traffic […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 29, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 23rd July 2024) In the past week, a major continental convention took place in Libreville, Gabon, bringing together key aviation stakeholders. Meanwhile, the world experienced the largest IT outage in history, severely impacting airline operations globally. Namibia released its 2023 Tourist Report, highlighting significant growth in arrivals. Tanzania renewed its Bilateral […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 28, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 16th July 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Week 28 saw several notable aviation developments emerge in Africa. Two new airlines took to the skies after securing their Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), and Egyptair expanded its network with three new intra-African routes. ITA Airways added its […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 26, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 02nd July 2024) Week 26, marking the midpoint of 2024, wasn’t a major news week for African aviation. Despite a relatively slow week, an airline secured its Aircraft Operating Certificate, and another resumed intra-Africa flight operations after a 16-year hiatus. The highlight of the week was the Skytrax 2024 airline recognitions. […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 25, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 25th June 2024) In week 25, aviation professionals converged in Windhoek, Namibia, to foster and enhance air connectivity across the continent. New intra- and inter-continental routes were introduced. In Côte d’Ivoire, the aviation industry celebrated the emergence of the first black woman commercial pilot. Ethiopia received significant recognition with an award. These […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 24, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 18th June 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech In week 24, the aviation industry saw a flurry of activity with the unveiling of several new routes, a major airline celebrating 32 years of navigating African skies, a nation mourning a tragic crash, and the end of […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 23, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 11th June 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Week 23 has been packed with a myriad of activities, with IATA painting an optimistic outlook on airline operations and Airbus ramping up its production capabilities by utilizing its facilities in an African country (discover which one below) […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 22, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 04th June 2024) The previous week was marked by several positive developments. Nigeria cleared a significant portion of airline blocked funds, injecting a financial boost into the industry. Demand continued its ascent, with both passenger and cargo traffic experiencing an upward trend. Pratt & Whitney made history by breaking ground for […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 21, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 27th May 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Week 21 in African aviation saw few announcements on new airline routes and fleet upgrades. However, positive news emerged from Kenya with the release of their 2023 economic survey. The document highlights a significant increase in post-pandemic travel, […]
Africa Hospitality Investment Forum #AHIF2024 to be opened by Namibian President
(Posted 27th May 2024) AHIF welcomes delegates from over 50 countries for three days of high-level networking, formal business meetings and discussion of all the latest trends and developments and is followed by #AviaDevAfrica2024 With just over a month to go before the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum opens its doors on 25th of June, […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 20, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 21st May 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech In week 20, significant conferences took place: the Aviation Stakeholders Convention in Addis Ababa, the East Africa Aviation Transport Forum in Zanzibar, and the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. Additionally, the US-Nigeria Open Skies agreement is nearing reality, […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 19, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 15th May 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech Week 19 brought several notable developments in the aviation sector, including Egyptair’s commemoration of a significant milestone, Kenya’s aviation regulator validating country regulations in collaboration with industry stakeholders, the signing of air service agreements, unveiling of new routes, […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 18, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 09th May 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech In our latest update on African aviation trends, we highlight significant developments showcasing Africa’s aviation regulators’ commitment to capacity building, safety, and security. This commitment was evident through the agreements signed during the recent ICAO Global Support Symposium. Additionally, […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 17, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 30th April 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech In the previous week, Africa witnessed the convening of two significant conferences. Additionally, three nations unveiled their aviation statistics, revealing a notable growth in passenger numbers. Moreover, new bilateral air service agreements and partnerships were forged, accompanied by announcements […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 15, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 17th April 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech The past week was a rollercoaster ride for African aviation! While Ethiopian Airlines celebrated a momentous achievement, Air Peace found itself navigating hazy new skies. From allegations of sabotage to exciting fleet additions and new route announcements, there’s plenty […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 14, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 09th April 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Alex Koech Exciting developments emerged in week 14, with projections indicating that passenger traffic by African carriers is set to soar to 98 million for the year 2024. Additionally, South Sudan is poised to achieve a significant milestone as it prepares to […]
First Speakers Announced for #AHIF2024
(Posted 12th February 2024) We are delighted to share the senior industry leaders who have already confirmed to speak at AHIF, taking place in Windhoek, Namibia on 25-27 June. From exploring Africa’s role in the new global geopolitical order to fostering diversity and sustainability, our speakers will cover topics such as government support, sustainable […]
#AviaDevAfrica2024 – What topics would you like to hear about ?
(Posted 01st December 2023) What topics would you like to hear about at AviaDev 2024? We are currently in the planning stages for AviaDev 2024, and we want to ensure that the event addresses your specific interests and needs. Please share with us your preferences for speakers you’d like to hear from and […]
