Ethiopian and Archer to Launch Electric Air Taxis in East Africa
Ethiopian and Archer to Launch Electric Air Taxis in East Africa | Ethiopian Airlines and Archer Aviation are set to deploy an all-electric air taxi network in Ethiopia, utilising Archer’s Midnight aircraft. The companies will collaborate to establish an air taxi network in the East Africa region over time, with Archer planning to provide Ethiopian Airlines with a team...
Airlines are pouring millions into AI
Airlines are pouring millions into AI | Airline IT investment is at its highest level since 2019, with spending on AI and automation surging. British Airways (BA) alone has committed £100 million to such initiatives. The global AI market in aviation, currently valued at $1.6 billion, could reach $40.4 billion by 2033. Yet, commercial charter divisions are still drowning...
Parliament abolishes E-Levy, returns GH¢2 billion to Ghanaians
Parliament abolishes E-Levy, returns GH¢2 billion to Ghanaians | The Parliament on Wednesday officially approved the Electronic Transfer Levy Repeal Bill 2025, effectively abolishing the E-Levy. The Electronic Transfer Levy also known as E-levy, introduced in 2022, imposed a 1 per cent tax on electronic transactions, including mobile money payments, bank transfers, and inward remittances. This repeal is expected to ease...
Feature: A World Turned Inside Out
Feature: A World Turned Inside Out | By Stephen S. Roach | The world’s major growth engines are about to run in reverse. The policies and uncertainties of US President Donald Trump’s second administration have hit a sluggish global economy with a transformational exogenous shock. Risks are especially worrisome in both the United States and China, which have collectively accounted for...
Brussels Airlines unveils “Atomium”: the newest Belgian Icon
Brussels Airlines unveils "Atomium": the newest Belgian Icon | Brussels Airlines has introduced its newest Belgian Icon dedicated to the renowned landmark. After a contest launched in August last year, the winning design of architect Thomas Faes (Faes Architecture) was brought to life. The “Atomium” celebrates the nation's spirit of creativity, innovation, and pride. The OO-SNM (Airbus 320),...
Boeing 737 Max Crashes: Judge orders a June trial
Boeing 737 Max Crashes: Judge orders a June trial | A federal judge in Texas has set a June trial date for the U.S. government’s years-old conspiracy case against Boeing for misleading regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor did not explain in the scheduling order he issued on Tuesday...
United invests $3.5 billion to build and upgrade modern facilities at IAH
United invests $3.5 billion to build and upgrade modern facilities at IAH | United has announced another investment in its Houston hub by breaking ground on a new 140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and opening a new, state-of-the-art Technical Operations Training Center at the airport that will give employees a cutting-edge...
Bright Simons offers a blueprint for new “Ghana Airlines”
Bright Simons offers a blueprint for new “Ghana Airlines” | By Dominick Andoh | The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, says that there must be an “elite consensus” against arbitrary interference in the proposed new national carrier for it to succeed and emulate the shining example of Ethiopian Airlines. Ghana has been without a national airline since the...
ASKY Showcases Continued Support for Black Stars
ASKY Showcases Continued Support for Black Stars | In a significant display of commitment to Ghana's national pride, ASKY airlines has once again stepped up to support the Black Stars. The Pan-African airline flew the senior male national football team on their recent travel from Ghana to Morocco for their critically important FIFA World Cup group stage qualification match against...
Ghana and Morocco Explore Visa Waiver to Boost Tourism
Ghana and Morocco Explore Visa Waiver to Boost Tourism | In a significant move aimed at enhancing tourism and fostering closer diplomatic and economic ties, Ghana and Morocco have reached an agreement to initiate a visa waiver for all categories of travellers between the two nations. This decision promises to unlock a wealth of opportunities for both countries, enabling...
