Kenya Airways is set introduce flights to Livingstone in Zambia in June this year
Aviation
IATA calls for increased African aviation connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called upon African governments to enhance industry relations to improve safety and encourage competitiveness and liberalisation
Nigeria to get a new helicopter hanger

Flight Source International and AvonHeli System are currently studying the Nigerian helicopter market for establishment of the hanger. (Image source: Tobyotter/Flickr)
US-based Flight Source International has entered into a partnership with Nigeria’s AvonHeli System to establish a helicopter and aircraft maintenance hangar in Nigeria
SAA to acquire long-haul aircrafts

SAA has recently launched flights to new destinations and cut prices to attract more travelers to South Africa. (Image source: Deanster1983/Flickr)
South African Airways (SAA) has outlined plans to invest between US$4bn and US$7bn for the acquisition of 25-30 long-haul aircrafts to meet increased air travel demands in South African air travel industry
New Boeing 737-700 acquired by RwandAir
RwandAir has taken ownership of a new, US$40mn Boeing 737-700 NG