New Ag. Deputy MD of Ghana Airports Company Assumes Office
New Ag. Deputy MD of Ghana Airports Company Assumes Office | The newly appointed Acting Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Madam Obuobia Darko-Poku, has officially assumed office. Madam Darko-Poku was introduced to the management and staff of the airport operator by the Managing Director of GACL, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, on Wednesday, 2 April...
US FAA approves United’s first Starlink-equipped aircraft
US FAA approves United's first Starlink-equipped aircraft | The US aviation sector regulator, the FAA, has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May, less than eight months after the deal was first announced by United Airlines. The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Embraer 175 and the airline...
Passenger Demand Growth Slows Slightly in February
Passenger Demand Growth Slows Slightly in February | The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) data for February 2025 show that global passenger demand slowed marginally in February. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to February 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 2.0% year-on-year. The February load factor was 81.1%...
Musk’s AI firm acquires X for $33 billion
Musk’s AI firm acquires X for $33 billion | Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI, has acquired the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, for $33 billion in an all-stock transaction that further consolidates Musk’s control over his diverse business empire. The announcement, made on Friday, merges two of Musk’s key ventures, which also include Tesla and SpaceX,...
Ethiopian Airlines to roll out Africa’s first Air Taxi network
Ethiopian Airlines to roll out Africa’s first Air Taxi network | Ethiopian Airlines and Archer Aviation are set to deploy an all-electric air taxi network in the East Africa region, utilising Archer’s Midnight aircraft. The companies will collaborate to establish an air taxi network in the region over time, with Archer planning to provide Ethiopian Airlines with a team...
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),...
