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Air Côte d'Ivoire Secures $49.4M Loan for Airbus A330neo Acquisition

Air Côte d'Ivoire has secured a $49.4 million loan to finalize its acquisition of an Airbus A330neo. This financial step marks a significant move in expanding its fleet with the fuel-efficient wide-body jet, enhancing its service capabilities on international routes.

2025-03-31T05:56:43.117459-07:00

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Emirates Expands A350 Network to Seven New Global Destinations

2025-03-18T23:11:27.360320-07:00

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Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake in South Africa's Airlink

2024-08-20T04:08:00.336067-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines to Build Africa's Largest Airport with $6 Billion Investment

2024-08-13T20:44:41.837378-07:00

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Air Côte d'Ivoire Secures $49.4M Loan for Airbus A330neo Acquisition Air Côte d'Ivoire has secured a $49.4 million loan to finalize its acquisition of an Airbus A330neo. This financial step marks a significant move in expanding its fleet with the fuel-efficient wide-body jet, enhancing its service capabilities on international routes.

2025-03-31T05:56:43.117459-07:00

Air Côte d'Ivoire Secures $49.4M Loan for Airbus A330neo Acquisition

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Tanzania Acquires CN235M Aircraft from UAE On February 4, 2025, Tanzania's Minister of Defence confirmed the reception of a CN235M aircraft from the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant enhancement to the country's air fleet capabilities.

2025-03-30T13:36:09.930649-07:00

Tanzania Acquires CN235M Aircraft from UAE

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Emirates Expands A350 Network to Seven New Global Destinations Emirates has announced that seven new destinations across Europe, Africa, and Asia will be served by its A350-900 aircraft starting from June 2025. The additional cities, including Tunis and Ho Chi Minh City, will bolster Emirates' presence in short and medium-haul markets.

2025-03-18T23:11:27.360320-07:00

Emirates Expands A350 Network to Seven New Global Destinations

Via Satellite

Orange and Eutelsat to Expand Digital Inclusion via Satellite in Africa and Middle East Orange Africa and Middle East and Eutelsat have launched a multi-year partnership to deliver satellite broadband access in isolated regions of Africa and the Middle East. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity in areas with limited access to digital infrastructure.

2025-03-04T11:58:33.048635-08:00

Orange and Eutelsat to Expand Digital Inclusion via Satellite in Africa and Middle East

South China Morning Post

China Strengthens Military Ties in Africa with New Defense Attaché in Niger China's appointment of a new defense attaché in Niger represents a strategic initiative to enhance military collaborations and security presence in Africa's Sahel region, signifying Beijing's growing geopolitical interests in the area.

2025-02-25T10:02:31.442248-08:00

China Strengthens Military Ties in Africa with New Defense Attaché in Niger

Aviation Week

Kenya Airways CEO Advocates for African Airline Consolidation Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka emphasizes the need for African airlines to consolidate, projecting that such measures could lead to significantly accelerated growth in the continent’s aviation sector. Currently, Africa’s aviation growth falls short of potential, necessitating strategic collaborations.

2025-02-19T00:44:21.450877-08:00

Kenya Airways CEO Advocates for African Airline Consolidation

Reuters

China Expands Space Influence in Africa Amid US Aid Cuts China is reinforcing its presence in Africa by developing space infrastructure and forming strategic satellite partnerships. This move enhances China's ability to compete with the U.S. in the space domain, as the latter reduces foreign aid to developing countries.

2025-02-11T04:10:36.434979-08:00

China Expands Space Influence in Africa Amid US Aid Cuts

Aviation Week

Baykar's Moroccan Facility Poised to Capture African Defense Market The establishment of Baykar's Moroccan facility positions the company to capitalize on the increasing demand for defense systems in Africa. The TB2 drone, a staple in Baykar's product lineup, is projected to dominate regional sales, underlining its strategic importance.

2025-02-06T16:43:25.506890-08:00

Baykar's Moroccan Facility Poised to Capture African Defense Market