A South African aviation forum, Avcom, posted pictures of what could be more parts from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 last Friday. A posting on the Avcom forum for enthusiasts of aircrafts and flying activities in general, with the topic name, “Aircraft parts wash up on local beach – Transkei”, refers to a […]

  South African Express (XZ, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) is close to finalizing a deal for the lease of twenty unspecified 90-seater aircraft airline Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Inati Ntshanga has told African Aerospace. In an interview, Ntshanga said talks with a number of lessors were currently at an “advanced” stage with firm agreements expected to be signed […]

  The African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, attended the official opening ceremony of the 28th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, which kicked off Monday in Addis Ababa. The meeting featured the announcement of the election of President Alpha Condé of Guinea as the new Chairperson of the African Union (AU) […]

  Running an airline in Africa is not for the faint-hearted, and there’s no shortage of carriers that have tried and failed to turn a profit. However, a band of nimble low-cost carriers is proving that the continent holds plenty of potential if you’re paying attention to the market. When South African low-cost carrier Mango – a […]

  Some shipments of white corn from Mexico have arrived in South African ports covered in mold after carriers opted for a longer route around the tip of South America instead of through the Panama Canal. Vessels carrying corn reached the South African port of Durban earlier this marketing season with cargo showing mold damage, […]

  Robert van de Weg has resigned as senior vice president of sales & marketing for Volga-Dnepr Group after only three months in the role. The Russian freighter operator said that van de Weg “will continue to co-operate with the Group on a strategic level”. Van de Weg’s surprise career change comes after he was […]

  The 28th African Union Summit is underway at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. From January 22-31, 2017, the African Union is holding its 28th Ordinary Session under the theme “Harnessing the demographic dividend through investments for youth”. African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina will attend the Summit from January 28-31, 2017. Highlights […]

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) announced that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard has now been fully integrated into ASYCUDAWorld, the UNCTAD automated customs management system used by 90 countries worldwide for their customs procedures. The integration of Cargo-XML in ASYCUDAWorld standardizes the electronic communications […]

  South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has transported three racing vehicles and spares for the Dakar Rally as part of a partnership deal with the Toyota Gazoo South Africa team. The cargo division transported the three vehicles from South Africa to Argentina via Sao Paulo for the 13 day race that covers Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina. […]

  More than $11m (£8.8m) is missing from The Gambia’s state coffers following the departure of long-time leader Yahya Jammeh, an adviser to President Adama Barrow has alleged. Mai Ahmad Fatty said financial experts were trying to evaluate the exact loss. Luxury cars and other items were reportedly loaded on to a Chadian cargo plane […]