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Ethiopian Airlines 78-Year Legacy of Distinguished Servant Leadership
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, celebrated its 78th anniversary, highlighting a legacy of resilience and...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read


New Executive Positions at SAA include Permanent CEO
After the failed deal between South African Airways and the Takatso Consortium as equity partners, the airline is now searching for a...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20242 min read


From Passenger to Cargo: The Transformation of the E-Jet
The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (E-Freighter), completed its first flight in São José dos Campos,...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Virgin Atlantic 40th Birthday - Aircraft Named After Sir Richard Branson
Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by Sir Richard Branson, is celebrating its 40th anniversary by naming its latest aircraft, Ruby...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Embraer’s E2 Cleared For ETOPS-120 Operations
Embraer has received approval for 120-minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) for its E190-E2 and E195-E2 planes from Brazil's...
Garth Calitz
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Mango Sale Gets the Green Light from the Supreme Court of Appeal
The business rescuer of Mango Airlines, Mr Sipho Sono, is proceeding with the sale of the state-owned budget carrier to the Ubuntu...
Garth Calitz
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Takatso SAA Deal Cancelled
The South African government has ended its agreement to sell 51% of South African Airways (SAA) to the Takatso Aviation consortium. The...
Garth Calitz
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Cross-Border Transferability of Aircraft and Compliance with the Cape Town Convention
Recognizing the importance of harmonized regulations, practices, and streamlined processes in the context of cross-border aircraft...
Garth Calitz
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Ethiopian Airlines is the First African Customer of Highly Fuel-Efficient 777X
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the East African airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger aircraft and...
Garth Calitz
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Passenger Air Traffic Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
In the first quarter of 2024, ICAO projects that passenger air traffic levels will be around 2% higher than in 2019, with airlines...
Garth Calitz
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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