Angola Selects Corporacion America Airports to Operate and Develop $3 Billion Luanda International Airport Angola’s government has awarded the contract to operate and develop Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport to a consortium led by Corporacion America Airports (CAAP), marking a major step in the country’s aviation and transport infrastructure strategy. The Luxembourg-headquartered airport operator will manage the $3 billion facility in partnership with Portuguese construction group Mota-Engil, which is CAAP’s
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Emirates Flight Training Academy Graduates 77 Cadet Pilots in Sixth Ceremony
Emirates Flight Training Academy Celebrates Graduation of 77 Cadet Pilots, Surpassing 300 Graduates Since Launch The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) has reached another significant milestone with the graduation of 77 cadet pilots at its sixth graduation ceremony, underscoring its growing role in shaping the future of global aviation. This latest cohort brings the total number of EFTA graduates to more than 300 since the academy’s launch in 2017. The
Air Tanzania Accelerates African Expansion With Strategic New Routes
Air Tanzania Expands Across Africa With New Routes to Accra, Cape Town, and Victoria Falls Air Tanzania has entered a new era of regional and continental growth with the launch of flights to Accra, Cape Town, and Victoria Falls, strengthening its position as one of Africa’s rising aviation players. These additions mark a significant shift from the airline’s traditional short-range network, positioning Dar es Salaam as a connecting hub for
TAAG and Boeing Strengthen Partnership With New Pilot Training Program in Luanda
TAAG Signs New Boeing Partnership to Enhance Pilot Training and Prepare for Modern Fleet Expansion TAAG Angola Airlines and the American multinational Boeing signed a new agreement on Monday in Luanda, during the “Dubai Airshow 2025” event, to expand and modernize pilot training programs, ANGOP has learned. The agreement focuses on strengthening pilot competencies and improving information management across multiple flight scenarios. The program will benefit both cadet pilots and
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Central African Strategy Through Air Congo Partnership
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Influence in Central Africa with Air Congo Fleet Upgrade and New ATR 72-600s Ethiopian Airlines is accelerating its strategic expansion across Africa—this time by reinforcing its presence in Central Africa through Air Congo, the young Congolese carrier in which it holds a 49% stake. While Ethiopian continues to increase its investments and aircraft orders, it is steadily consolidating regional influence through this growing partnership. Before its major
Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Autonomous Partner to Pioneer Drone-Powered Cargo Solutions
Emirates SkyCargo Teams Up with LODD Autonomous to Launch Next-Generation Drone Cargo by 2027 Emirates SkyCargo and Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, marking a significant step toward developing next-generation drone-powered cargo solutions. The agreement, signed by Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, and Rashid Al Manai, Chief Executive Officer of LODD Autonomous, will see both companies
Emirates Group Partners with OpenAI to Revolutionize Aviation with AI
Emirates Group Teams Up with OpenAI to Integrate AI Across Airline Operations Emirates Group has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to accelerate the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence across its airline operations. As part of the collaboration, Emirates will implement ChatGPT Enterprise organization-wide, supported by tailored AI literacy programs, technical exploration initiatives, and executive strategic alignment. The initiative is designed to embed AI capabilities throughout the company, from
Africa’s Aviation Growth Accelerates as Ethiopia and Senegal Order 20 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Ethiopia and Senegal Place Multi-Billion-Dollar Boeing 737 MAX Orders to Modernise Fleets and Expand Global Reach, Ethiopia and Senegal have placed a multi-billion-dollar order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, marking a major step toward modernising their fleets and expanding capacity across regional and international routes. The deals, unveiled during the Dubai Airshow, signal renewed momentum for Boeing in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. Air Senegal Commits to
Emirates and Air Canada Extend Alliance to 2032
Emirates and Air Canada Extend Strategic Partnership to 2032, Expanding Global Connectivity and Cargo Operations Emirates and Air Canada have announced a major expansion and early renewal of their strategic partnership, extending their cooperation until 2032. The strengthened agreement builds on the success of their collaboration since 2022, which has already connected more than 550,000 passengers across 56 codeshare routes spanning Canada, the United States, Dubai, and key global destinations.
Emirates Places US$38 Billion Order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at Dubai Airshow 2025
Emirates Orders 65 Boeing 777-9 Aircraft Worth $38 Billion, Expands Boeing 777X Fleet to 270 Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced a major purchase of 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE9X engines, in a deal valued at US$38 billion at list prices. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the show’s most significant orders. This latest agreement