Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda
Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation Programme, with new cargo, PPP and infrastructure initiatives shaping long-term growth.
Rotortrade Delivers Two Airbus H145 D3 Helicopters to SAF Helicopters
Rotortrade has delivered two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters to SAF Hélicoptères for EMS operations in Catalonia, completing a time-sensitive acquisition and delivery process within two months.
Hi Fly Achieves Another First: Airbus A330 Lands in Antarctica
Hi Fly has completed the first-ever Airbus A330 landing in Antarctica at Wolf’s Fang Runway, marking a new milestone in polar aviation and expanding sustainable long-range operations.
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering Invests in Operational Excellence with Boeing Tailored Parts Package
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering has signed a Tailored Parts Package agreement with Boeing to secure reliable, cost-efficient access to critical spare parts, improving MRO operations and fleet availability.
TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways Expand Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement
TAAG and SAA sign a strategic codeshare agreement, expanding regional and global connectivity through shared routes and seamless travel across Africa and beyond.
Kenya Airways boosts 787 fleet reliability with Boeing Airplane Health Management
Kenya Airways has extended its agreement with Boeing to use the Airplane Health Management system, enhancing predictive maintenance and improving fleet reliability for its 787 Dreamliner operations.
Air Turbulence: Why Awareness and Communication Are Now Critical to Safety
Global air turbulence-related injuries are rising. This article highlights why turbulence is difficult to predict and outlines key mitigation strategies for pilots, crew, and passengers.
Daher Flies Its EyePulse MALE Drone
Daher has completed the first flight of its EyePulse MALE drone in Tarbes, meeting a DGA call for rapid capability development and demonstrating fast integration of autonomous technologies with Thales avionics.
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA Partner to Pioneer AI-Driven Total Airport Management
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA sign an MoU to co-develop an AI-driven Intelligent Total Airport Management platform, transforming operations and boosting efficiency.
Emirates Engineering Becomes First UAE Organisation to Receive Major Design Modification Approval from GCAA
Emirates Engineering becomes the first UAE organisation approved by the GCAA for major aircraft design modifications, enabling in-house STC capability and supporting fleet refurbishment and future MRO expansion at DWC.
Airlink Unveiled Skybucks-Liveried ERJ135 from New Polokwane Paint Facility
Airlink has rolled out its first Skybucks-liveried ERJ135 from its new Polokwane paint facility, with the aircraft entering service after an 18-day repaint completed by a six-person team.
The Cessna SkyCourier® Lands in Africa: Absolute Aviation Highlights Its Features
The Cessna SkyCourier® has officially arrived in Africa for its grand tour, and Justin van Tonder, Aircraft Sales Director at Absolute Aviation, provided an in-depth walk-through of the 19-seat, twin-engine turboprop aircraft during a recent static display held in their hangar at Lanseria.
Designed to maximise efficiency, reliability, and profitability for regional operators, the Cessna SkyCourier® combines a large payload with excellent short-field performance. It is ideally suited for commuter routes, charter services, and remote-access missions where capacity and flexibility are critical. The freighter configuration further enhances its operational versatility, providing additional value for operators.
