I was in Toulouse in 2000 for the first Airbus A330 to Africa. Air Afrique was taking delivery of this beautiful airplane. …
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Aviation: The rise of European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to become the greatest rival of American Boeing
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsWhen it comes to commercial aircraft, two names stand head and shoulders above all others. Although one is much older and has …
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Africa: Ethiopian Airlines delays airplane orders from Boeing and Airbus
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsEthiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier has said it has delayed the delivery of its initial ordered airplanes from Boeing and Airbus until …
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Aviation: Ethiopian Airlines to Oversee Maintenance Service for Airbus A350 Fleet in Africa
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe largest aviation group in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines has been tasked with the maintenance service for all A350 XWB fleets within the …
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Africa: Ex-Nigeria Airways Airbus 310 aircraft for sale at N39.9m in Belgium
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsOne of the four Airbus A310-200 aircraft belonging to the former national carrier, Nigeria Airways, has been put up for sale in …
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Aviation: Airlines To Offer Cargo Hold Beds On Long Haul Flights By 2021
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsAirbus is planning to launch a new concept in economy class long haul flying. Presented at this year’s Crystal Cabin Awards, the …
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Uganda Airlines will have to wait even longer to take to the skies after engine maker Rolls-Royce announced potential delays in delivery …
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News: Airbus releases aerospace tech impact white paper
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsAircraft manufacturer Airbus has released a white paper on the role of aerospace technologies and their impact on socio-economic development in Africa. …
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Aviation: Airbus forecasts Africa to need 1,100+ new aircraft through 2038
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Airbus Global Market Forecast predicts passenger traffic from and to Africa will increase by 4.9% annually over the next 20 years. …
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Aviation: Middle East and European Airlines benefit more from Africa than Africans as Airbus Boss says it grows fleet to 243 in Africa
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsAirbus’ top salesman for Africa, Hadi Akoum, believes that a clear dialogue with governments could be the key to unlocking Africa’s aviation …