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A short roadmap to aviation in Africa
This article was originally published on January 31, 2022. Africa’s aviation sector is building up momentum in the…
How aviation helps deliver aid to those in need in Africa
Africa is not the easiest region to operate in when it comes to ease of transportation. Journeys to…
What is Africa’s most powerful air force? | Data
Africa is home to some of the world’s longest-running conflicts. For many countries on the continent, having a…
How have African safari flights changed during the pandemic?
American filmmaker and author John Heminway has returned to Africa nearly every year since 1960. He’s written books…
Why have African airlines never flown the Airbus A380?
Airbus A380 aircraft can be seen flying over various African countries including South Africa, Egypt and Algeria. But not one of the plane’s carriers is, or has been, based or registered in Africa. AeroTime investigates why…
A day in the life of an African bush pilot
Bush aviation plays an essential role in some parts of the world. In regions with scarce infrastructure, no…
SA airline BDS Airways offers N$1.4 billion for Air Namibia
BDS Airways, a new consumer airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has offered NAD1.4 billion (USD 94 million…
Top 10: What is the oldest passenger aircraft in Africa?
While some plane spotters look for rarer planes at the world’s largest airports, others collect photographs of popular…
Customer demand sparks return of SAA’s JNB-DUR route
South African Airways (SAA) is set to relaunch operations on its Johannesburg to Durban route, in response to popular…
Uganda Airlines sets sights on UK in long-haul expansion
Entebbe-based carrier Uganda Airlines is preparing to expand its long-haul operations to the United Kingdom. Reports from local…