The Next Step for SAA: An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share
South African Airways (SAA) has taken a significant step in its recovery and its ambition to rebuild its fleet by wet-leasing a 2016 Airbus A330-300, signalling a commitment to modernise and expand its operational capabilities.
However, aviation analysts caution that...
Boeing Opens New Engineering Centre at Embry‑Riddle Research Park
Boeing has opened a new 65,000-sq-ft Engineering Centre at Embry-Riddle Research Park, supporting Air Dominance programs and adding 400 high-paying jobs in Florida.
Brigade Discusses How Tailored GSE Safety Systems Can Cut Ground Damage Costs by up to 42%
Discover how Brigade’s tailored GSE safety systems can reduce ground damage costs by up to 42%, protecting aircraft and preventing costly AOG downtime.
Joby Completes Acquisition of Blade’s Passenger Business
Joby Aviation completes acquisition of Blade’s passenger business, accelerating entry into commercial eVTOL air taxi services in key global markets.
SalamAir Continues Expansion with 15th Aircraft “Barr Al Hikman”
SalamAir welcomes its 15th Airbus A321neo “Barr Al Hikman”, boosting Oman’s aviation growth and Vision 2040 goals with new routes and expansion plans.
GADSS-Compliant ARTEX ELT 5000 Achieves Certification on Boeing 787 Aircraft
ARTEX ELT 5000 secures Boeing 787 certification, delivering GADSS-compliant distress tracking and enhanced safety for global aviation operators.
Vertical Aerospace Prepares for Final Transition Testing After Successful Wingborne Flights
Vertical Aerospace completes Phase 3 piloted wingborne flights of VX4 prototype, collecting 22B data points and moving to final transition testing.
Archer Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities
Archer Aviation to join the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with United Airlines and US cities, paving the way for supervised air taxi trials.
Joby Plans to Jumpstart US Operations Through White House eVTOL Integration Program
Joby joins the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to accelerate early US operations, advance FAA certification, and scale air taxi production.
Air India Group Tackles Flight Efficiency and Emissions with Advanced Data-Driven Tech
Air India Group adopts SITA OptiFlight® and eWAS to cut fuel burn, reduce emissions by 35,000 tons annually, and enhance operational efficiency.
The Children’s Flight 2025: A Decade of Inspiration
Fly. Feed. Love. Inspire. On 25 July, 1,000 children experienced the magic of flight for the first time at Wonderboom Airport. Supported by 111 aircraft, 175 sponsors, and a committed community of pilots and volunteers.
The Children’s Flight 2025 marked ten years of transforming young lives through aviation. Led by Felix Gosher and his dedicated team, the event continues to demonstrate the incredible impact of collective goodwill and the aviation community’s capacity to inspire.
It was a privilege to witness such a powerful moment and to see the joy it brought to each child. We’re already looking forward to 2026.
