Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
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Police say 13 killed as small plane viewing Nazca Lines in Peru crashes | Aviation News
Those killed included 11 passengers and two pilots flying over the famous archeological site, recognised by UNESCO. Published On 1 Aug 20261 Aug 2026 At least 13 people have been killed in a small plane that crashed in Peru, according to police. The crash on Saturday came as the plane was carrying passengers, described by…
Driving SA’s transport into the intelligent era: Huawei launches 12 solutions across rail, road, ports, aviation
Huawei hosted customers and partners at the Smart Transportation Summit, part of Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, to discuss how intelligent technologies can help improve the safety and efficiency of South Africa’s transport network. Held under the theme Driving Mobility and Logistics into the Intelligent World, the summit saw Huawei launch 12 solutions across four…
Africa: ACI Africa Training Puts Tanzania At the Centre of Aviation Safety Drive
Dar es Salaam — Tanzania’s hosting of the Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) Inspection and Audit Training has drawn attention from aviation stakeholders, who see the event as a sign of the country’s growing role in advancing technical expertise and safety standards within Africa’s aviation industry. The five-day programme, being held in Dar es Salaam under…
Africa: Airbus Africa Director Praises Ethiopian Airlines As Continental Aviation Success Story
Addis Ababa — Airbus’s Airline Marketing Director for Africa, Joep Ellers, has described Ethiopian Airlines as Africa’s true aviation success story. Ellers highlighted the group’s long-standing contribution to connectivity and economic development across the continent. Speaking to ENA on the airline’s role in Africa’s aviation sector, Ellers said the airline–operating for more than 80 years,…
Africa: Sita Executive Warns – Tech, Not Terminals, Will Determine Africa’s Aviation Future
The Namibian government is doubling down on aviation infrastructure as part of its growth strategy, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi highlighting major upgrades at Hosea Kutako International Airport, including a third terminal and plans for a new national carrier, Namibia Air. “These developments are critical to ensuring that Namibia remains competitive and capable…
Africa: Nigeria Now Africa’s 2nd Largest Domestic Aviation Market, Records 10 Percent Growth – FAAN
The managing director and chief executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has disclosed that Nigeria emerged as the second-largest domestic passenger market in Africa, recording over 10.5 million passengers and a 10 per cent year-on-year growth. Kuku made this known during her closing address at the ACI Africa Regional Conference…
Africa: 75th ACI-Africa Conference Closes With Focus On the Future of African Aviation
Talatona — The 75th Conference of the Airports Council International Africa (ACI-Africa) closes this Friday, in Luanda, after seven days of debates, workshops and masterclasses with an emphasis on strengthening the African airport sector. The event, considered one of the most important sector forums on the continent, brought together more than 400 delegates, including airport…
Africa: Fears of a Faltering Aviation Climate Scheme Raise Stakes for Africa’s Carbon Economy
As regulators prepare to rule on the future of a global aviation climate program, a growing number of experts and project developers are warning that the outcome could determine whether the system succeeds collapses. The decision, expected from the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, will shape the supply of carbon credits available under…
Africa: How Nigeria Can Reclaim Its Place As Africa’s Aviation Hub – Ex-CEO of Adc Airlines
Speaking of Nigeria’s aviation history, Mr Okon recalled a period when Nigerian pilots and engineers operated intercontinental flights and performed major aircraft maintenance locally. He said Nigerian professionals once flew Boeing 707s, 747s, and DC-10s on long-haul routes to Europe and North America and performed full C-check maintenance on Boeing 737 aircraft in Lagos. Former…