Week 26, marking the midpoint of 2024, wasn’t a major news week for African aviation. Despite a relatively slow week, an airline secured its Aircraft Operating Certificate, and another resumed intra-Africa flight operations after a 16-year hiatus. The highlight of the week was the Skytrax 2024 airline recognitions. Read on to discover more about the week’s developments below.
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Sam Airways, a charter specialist based at Yoff-Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport in Senegal, has obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the local civil aviation authority. The airline currently operates a single Falcon 7X, registered 6V-JMJ, which it received in mid-2023.
In collaboration with RwandAir Ltd, Airbus proudly organized the Airbus Fleet Connect for Africa event in Kigali, Rwanda, from June 23rd to 25th, 2024. The event brought together international aviation institutions and various African airlines to address the current challenges faced by African carriers. Through engaging working sessions, the event focused on Engineering and Maintenance, Material Management, Education and Leadership, Flight Operations, and Digital Solutions for safe operations.
African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.
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