German carrier Lufthansa has announced it has started the search for a local Nigerian partner as part of its plan to increase its air coverage in the West Africa country
Aviation
Boeing and SAA to set up biofuel supply chain in Africa
Boeing and South African Airways (SAA) have signed an agreement to establish a biofuel supply chain for the commercial aviation industry in Africa
Egypt Air to add more than 60 planes to fleet by 2022
Egypt Air has announced that it will add more than 60 aircraft to its existing fleet by 2022 in an effort to revamp its operations and enhance tourist inflows
CAE wins contracts to sell four aircraft simulators to Africa and China
Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE) has received contracts from African and Chinese custromers for four full-flight simulators and flight training devices worth US$50mn
ANA Aviation and Astral launch African venture
UK-based ANA Aviation Services and Kenya’s Astral Aviation have announced a new strategic partnership in Africa with the launch of an all-cargo service using a Boeing 747-400 Freighter aircraft wet-leased from Atlas Air