Angola and Tanzania Sign Air Transport Agreement as Direct Flight Plans Progress
Chapman Freeborn Supports Air Congo’s Fleet Development With Boeing 787-9 Lease
11 November 2026
HEGGEMANN AG and Deutsche Aircraft Advance New-Generation Landing Gear Certification for D328 Fleet and D328eco
HEGGEMANN AG and Deutsche Aircraft have completed low- and high-speed taxi tests and an initial flight-test…
11 November 2026
World Bank Recommends South Africa Set Helicopter Rules for Offshore Wind Farm Operations
A World Bank framework for offshore wind in South Africa recommends specific regulations for helicopter operations…
11 November 2026
DRC Signs Contracts to Modernise 13 Airports With Four Civil Engineering Firms
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed contracts with SAFRICAS, SAFRIMEX, SOKERICO and Modern Construction…
11 November 2026
Ethiopia Announces 12 Su-35 Fighters and Plans to Acquire S-400 Air Defence Systems
Ethiopia has begun receiving Russian-built Su-35 fighters under an announced 12-aircraft acquisition and plans to acquire…
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Kenya Airways Selects PROS AI Technology to Improve Revenue Forecasting and Commercial Performance
Kenya Airways has selected PROS Revenue Management Advantage, an AI-powered solution that combines advanced forecasting…
Rolls-Royce and UK Government Plan £2.5bn Jet Engine Technology Programme
Rolls-Royce and the UK Government have announced plans for a joint 10-year, £2.5 billion research…
98 Airport Firefighters Graduate from the KAA Training Academy
Kenya Airports Authority has welcomed 98 airport firefighters following a four-month training programme. The graduates…
Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister Meets Airbus Helicopters to Discuss Market Opportunities
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr Sameh El-Hefny, has met Airbus Helicopters’ Sales Manager for…
Zipline Raises US$1.5 Billion to Build Nationwide Drone Delivery Network
Zipline has raised US$1.5 billion to expand its US drone delivery network, while continuing autonomous…
Robinson Helicopter Company Receives FAA Approval for Extended R44 Component Service Lives
Robinson Helicopter Company has received FAA approval to extend fatigue life-limited component service lives on…
Nigerian Senate Urges Renegotiation of China Air Services Agreement to Secure Direct Flights for Nigerian Airlines
11 November 2026
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