IATA Comments on Misguided Solidarity Levy Proposal
IATA criticises the GSLTF’s proposed air travel tax, warning it could derail global connectivity, hurt developing economies, and undermine aviation’s path to net zero by 2050
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South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with major investment in ACSA and SAA’s regional growth.
Shift5 and Avionica Partner on Real-Time GPS Integrity Solutions for Commercial Aviation
Shift5 and Avionica join forces to deliver GPS threat detection for commercial aviation, enhancing safety without hardware changes.
Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May
Passenger demand rose 5% in May 2025, with African airlines reporting 9.5% growth. The Africa–Asia corridor leads international traffic expansion.
The Hidden Turbulence Pilots Face Beyond the Skies
Beyond the cockpit, pilots face hidden pressures—fatigue, fear of reporting, and environmental change—raising urgent questions about aviation safety culture.
Embraer Offers New Scholarships to Train Master’s Students in Aeronautical Engineering
Embraer and ITA launch 2025 MSc in Aeronautical Engineering with monthly scholarships for 45 new students.
ACMI in Africa: Insights from AviaDev panel
At AviaDev Africa 2025, aviation leaders discussed how ACMI leasing can help African airlines scale operations amid rising costs and supply chain constraints.
Kenya Airways & Qatar Airways Ink An Exciting Strategic Partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways sign MoU for a strategic partnership, expanding codeshare, cargo, and connectivity between Africa and the Middle East.
Ethiopian Expands Cargo Network in Asia with the Addition of Urumqi in China
Ethiopian Airlines cargo, Urumqi cargo flights, Africa Asia air freight, Ethiopian China cargo, Addis Ababa cargo hub, air cargo Africa, African airline logistics, Ethiopian Airlines network, aviation supply chain Africa, China Africa cargo corridor
