
African Pilot Magazine:
Aircraft Engines

Mauritania Airlines Selects StandardAero for LEAP-1B and CFM56-7B Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Support
StandardAero will provide CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Mauritania Airlines’ Boeing 737 fleet.

IATA Highlights Aviation’s Strategic Role in Rwanda’s Economic Growth
IATA’s Value of Air Transport study shows aviation contributes USD 160m to Rwanda’s GDP, supports 42,000 jobs, and drives growth through tourism and connectivity.

Savvy Aviation Unveils AI-Powered Anomaly Detection That Augments Expert Engine Analysis
Savvy Aviation launches GADFly, an AI-powered anomaly detection tool enhancing expert piston engine analysis for safer, data-driven aircraft maintenance.

Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of Its First Rolls-Royce Powered Airbus A330neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, boosting long-haul connectivity and efficiency.

GKN Aerospace Accelerates Additive Fabrication Ramp-Up With US Expansio
GKN Aerospace expands its Newington, Connecticut site with a new additive fabrication line for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, creating jobs and boosting US manufacturing.

Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of Its First Rolls-Royce Powered Airbus A330neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, boosting long-haul connectivity and efficiency.

GKN Aerospace Accelerates Additive Fabrication Ramp-Up With US Expansio
GKN Aerospace expands its Newington, Connecticut site with a new additive fabrication line for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, creating jobs and boosting US manufacturing.

TotalEnergies, a Pioneer in Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Committed to the Decarbonisation of Air Transport
Total Energies is advancing sustainable aviation by expanding its SAF production across Europe and partnering with key industry players like Airbus and Safran. With plans to produce over 500,000 tonnes of SAF annually by 2028, the company is leading efforts to decarbonise air transport and meet future regulatory mandates.

TAAG Angola Airlines Advances Fleet Modernisation with US EXIM Bank Support
TAAG Angola Airlines advances its fleet modernisation with $297M EXIM Bank financing for Boeing 787-10 aircraft and GE engines, boosting efficiency and sustainability.

VoltAero’s HPU 210 Hybrid Power Unit
VoltAero unveils its HPU 210 hybrid power unit at EAA AirVenture, opening reservations for light aircraft propulsion slots. First U.S. appearance announced.

PBS Unveils Its Most Powerful Jet Engine to Date, the TJ200
PBS GROUP has unveiled its most powerful jet engine to date, the PBS TJ200, at the Paris Air Show. Designed for high-performance unmanned systems and marine applications, the TJ200 features advanced FADEC control, seawater resistance, and a compact footprint, marking a major innovation in aerospace propulsion.

VoltAero’s HPU 210 Hybrid Power Unit
VoltAero unveils its HPU 210 hybrid power unit at EAA AirVenture, opening reservations for light aircraft propulsion slots. First U.S. appearance announced.

PBS Unveils Its Most Powerful Jet Engine to Date, the TJ200
PBS GROUP has unveiled its most powerful jet engine to date, the PBS TJ200, at the Paris Air Show. Designed for high-performance unmanned systems and marine applications, the TJ200 features advanced FADEC control, seawater resistance, and a compact footprint, marking a major innovation in aerospace propulsion.
