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Aviation
Research reports rise in aircraft deliveries to Africa

The African aviation sector is expected to grow steadily in years to come according to the research. (Image source: nathanmac87/Flickr)
Research carried out by aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has revealed that the number of business aircrafts delivered to Africa grew by 25 per cent from 2007 to 2011
African freight surges
African airlines transporting freight in the region experienced a 10.2 per cent increase in demand in August, according to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
African airline organisation selects fuel supply partners

The joint fuel purchase was started in 2012 to increase the bargaining power of airlines and reduce their fuel costs. (Image source: Dave Heuts/Flickr)
The African Airlines Association (AfrAA) has selected 25 fuel suppliers for its joint fuel purchase deal in 2013
Austrian, French and German airlines to step into Nigerian market

Nigeria rivals China as one of the two fastest growing private jet markets in the world. (Image source: oatsy40/Flickr)
Austria-based chartered airplane provider Jetalliance, French Dassault Aviation and Spherus Aviation Germany have revealed plans to step into the Nigerian market