Humanitarian Aviation in Action, UNHAS 2024 Report
- Global Reach: UNHAS transported over 355,000 passengers and nearly 5,000 metric tonnes of cargo across 394 destinations in 21 countries, supporting 615 humanitarian organisations.
- The majority of UNHAS operations took place in Africa, with major missions in countries...

Humanitarian Aviation in Action, UNHAS 2024 Report
UNHAS celebrates 20 years of humanitarian aviation, reaching 394 destinations in 21 countries with innovative, climate-aware operations across Africa.

WFP Airdrops Food to Prevent Catastrophe as Hunger Surges in Conflict-Hit Parts of South Sudan
The World Food Programme has resumed emergency food airdrops in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, where conflict has displaced thousands and pushed over 32,000 people into catastrophic hunger. Urgent funding and access are needed to prevent famine.

CFS Aviation Group Announces Strategic Shareholding Restructure and Brand Evolution
CFS Aviation Group, formerly Comair Flight Services, has restructured its ownership and brand following approval from South Africa’s Competition Commission. The group is now fully independent under Parrot Aviation and CEO Justin Reeves.

Jotron Supplies Full VHF Coverage for Angola’s Luanda FIR
Jotron has completed the installation of a nationwide VHF radio communication system for Angola’s Luanda FIR, enhancing aviation safety and modernising the country’s air navigation infrastructure under an ICAO and ENNA partnership.

African Airlines’ Performance Updates by AFRAA – June 2025
AFRAA’s June 2025 update highlights African airline traffic growth, market share trends, infrastructure investments, regulatory developments, and passenger revenue gains across the continent.

Insect Season: An Overlooked Threat to Aircraft Efficiency
Insect buildup on aircraft surfaces during warmer months can raise fuel consumption by up to 4.4%. Discover how robotic cleaning is helping airlines combat this hidden threat.

Ethiopian Airlines Launches a New Passenger Service to Abu Dhabi
Ethiopian Airlines expands its Gulf network with a new daily service connecting Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, strengthening ties with Etihad Airways.

Bell to Build X-Plane for Phase 2 of DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane Programme
Bell Textron has been selected for Phase 2 of DARPA’s SPRINT X-Plane programme, advancing high-speed VTOL technology with a new demonstrator featuring stop/fold rotor innovation

Cirrus Invests $13M to Expand Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility
Cirrus is investing $13 million to expand its Grand Forks facility by 30,000 sq ft, supporting increased production of the SR Series and Vision Jet, with new jobs and capabilities coming by 2026.

Pretoria Airshow 2025: Airshow Adds “Gees” to the Fees
The Pretoria Fees is held annually over the Easter weekend at Legends Adventure Farm. This year, a touch of spirit and magic was added with the inclusion of a seriously well-planned and executed airshow. Saturday also featured the SAPFA Speed Rally, hosted by David le Roux from Pilot Insure. Overall, the show was a great…
