Nigerian investigators probe Hawker 900XP dual-engine power loss
Nigerian investigators are probing an apparent dual-engine power loss involving a Hawker 900XP business jet bound for the Ghanaian capital Accra.
Ethiopian Airlines to manage DRC start-up joint venture Air Congo
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed it is to manage a newly-launched carrier, Air Congo, for the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Flight-training programme among concerns behind Air Tanzania blacklisting
Air Tanzania’s blacklisting by the European Commission centres particularly on failure to maintain adequate control of its flight-training programme, and inability to understand the root causes behind safety deficiencies.
Namibia takes delivery of two Y-9E tactical transports
Namibia has become the first international customer of the Shaanxi Y-9E tactical transport, taking delivery of two examples.
Air Tanzania banned in latest revision to European blacklist
Air Tanzania has been formally blacklisted by the European Commission, following safety concerns identified at the flag-carrier.
Investigation opens as Allied 737 freighter damaged in Nigerian runway excursion
Nigerian investigators have opened an inquiry after a Boeing 737-400 freighter suffered a runway excursion while landing at Abuja.
SAA pilots start returning to work after suspending industrial action
Pilots at South African Airways have suspended their industrial action which has disrupted the carrier’s services since 5 November.
South African Airways rejigs schedule ahead of pilot strike
South African Airways has amended its schedule following the decision by cockpit crews to embark on industrial action from 5 December.
SAA pilots threaten strike over salary demands despite carrier’s fragile finances
South African Airways is warning that it is not financially strong enough to support a salary demand from pilots, who have threatened to strike from 5 December.
Airlink finance head to lead carrier as veteran chief Foster steps down
South African regional carrier Airlink has named its finance head, de Villiers Engelbrecht, as the successor to long-term chief executive Rodger Foster who is stepping down next year.