All Africa news – Page 49
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Boeing lowers forecast for global pilot, technician demand
Boeing forecasts that 635,000 new commercial airline pilots will be required globally between 2018 and 2037, down slightly from last year's projection of 637,000.
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New Zambia Airways to build 12-aircraft fleet
Newly-created Zambia Airways aims to build a fleet of a dozen aircraft over its first decade of operations.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airline start-ups and failures – 2018 update
An update on latest developments in the progress of some of the planned airline start-ups, together with those airlines that have suspended or ceased operations in recent months
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OpinionOPINION: Interpretation of airline 'big data' must be objective
The history of in-flight service is rich with – in some cases apocryphal – tales of carriers removing one peanut or piece of fruit per passenger and consequently saving tens of thousands of dollars a year. Such decisions were straightforward, born of a desire to save money.
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Nigeria's Overland Airways launches Lagos-Cotonou-Lome service
Overland Airways has begun a new triangular service between Lagos in Nigeria and the capitals of Benin and Togo.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How more airlines are sharing in sector's good fortune
While operating profits were, overall, down slightly among the 100 biggest airline groups in 2017, there was the widest-ever spread of those enjoying billion-dollar returns, FlightGlobal's annual World Airline Rankings reveals.
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Comair picks FL Technics for 737 check
Lithuanian MRO provider FL Technics is in the process of completing a C-check on a Boeing 737 for South African carrier Comair.
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Embraer takes E2 on African tour
Embraer is conducting an African tour with its re-engined 190-E2 model, including demonstration flights for key E-Jet customer Kenya Airways.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Charting a course for the NATCA
National Air Traffic Controllers Association director of safety and technology Jim Ullman emphasises keeping up with change in an increasingly crowded US airspace
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Analysis
FARNBOROUGH: Busy show for deals – but firm business dips
Total firm-order, tentative-commitment and option announcements during the Farnborough air show, at nearly 1,500, outstripped any major air show since Paris 2013, though the number of new firm orders are lower than last year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Farnborough air show order tracker 2018 - updated
FlightGlobal's order tracker provides regularly updated details of all the firm and LoI commercial air transport announcements made during this year's Farnborough air show
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FARNBOROUGH: Undisclosed customer signs for 100 Max jets
An unidentified customer has agreed to take 100 additional Boeing 737 Max aircraft, the airframer announced at Farnborough air show today.
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FARNBOROUGH: Nigeria seeks lessor and MRO investors
Nigeria’s government is keen to establish new aircraft leasing operations and maintenance companies as part of its effort to modernise civil aviation, an effort which includes creating flag-carrier Nigeria Air.
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FARNBOROUGH: A330-800 interest revived by Uganda deal
Uganda Airlines has placed the first commitment for the Airbus A330-800 since the backlog for the variant was wiped out when its only customers cancelled their orders.
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FARNBOROUGH: Uganda orders four CRJ900s for revived flag carrier
Uganda National Airlines has placed a firm order for four Bombardier CRJ900s.
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FARNBOROUGH: L-3 Q400 MMA makes air show debut
L3 Technologies has introduced its Q400 multimission aircraft at this year’s show, acknowledging a pressing market demand for aircraft to patrol the maritime domain.
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FARNBOROUGH: US takes lion’s share of $838bn global aerospace industry
The global aerospace industry in 2017 was worth $838 billion, with US industry accounting for 49% of the total, according to a new report from the Teal Group and Aerodynamic Advisory.
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FARNBOROUGH: Disruptors the focus at industry leaders' gathering
The disruptive effects of long-haul low-cost carriers, the need to increase gender diversity and the glut of aircraft types on the market were all debated today during the Airline Chiefs Strategy Round Table at the Farnborough air show.
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FARNBOROUGH: L-3 Longsword gets some new kit
The L-3 802L Longsword on the static display is showing off two new systems for the first time at this year’s show.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Personalisation promises to unlock airline revenues
The rise of digital channels over the past decade or more has created a wealth of marketing and revenue opportunities for airlines. Their customers have also benefited from near-instant access to a vast choice of flights and ancillaries. The result, however, has turned out to be something of a mixed ...