10 April 2026
Azorra Acquires Nine GE CF34-10E Engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
On 2 April 2026, Azorra announced the successful acquisition of nine General Electric CF34-10E engines from…
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7 April 2026
The African Airlines Association MRO Conference 2026 Concludes with Strong Call for Collaboration, Capacity Building and Digital Transformation
AFRAA’s inaugural MRO Conference 2026 in Addis Ababa brought together 450+ delegates to advance collaboration, skills…
7 April 2026
Heads Up: Air Côte d’Ivoire Aircraft Maintenance Centre (MRO) – Côte d’Ivoire
BOAD approves XOF35 billion for Air Côte d’Ivoire’s aircraft maintenance centre in Abidjan, strengthening regional MRO…
7 April 2026
Hydrogen Aviation OEM Beyond Aero Reaches Key Aircraft Design Milestone
Beyond Aero completes Preliminary Design Review of its hydrogen-electric business jet, advancing certification under EASA CS-25…
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Seven Bell 407GXis to Join South Africa’s Transmission Company
NTCSA has signed to acquire seven Bell 407GXis to support powerline maintenance, emergency management and…
Dassault Aviation Unveils Falcon 10X Its Most Ambitious Business Jet to Date
Dassault Aviation unveils the Falcon 10X, its most advanced business jet featuring a 7,500 nm…
Bristow Receives First Airbus H160s From Milestone for Offshore Transportation in Nigeria
Bristow receives the first two Airbus H160 helicopters in Nigeria under a Milestone lease, introducing…
Africa’s Aviation Growth Will Be Defined by Fleet Age and Maintenance Demand
Africa’s aviation growth to 2036 will be shaped by ageing fleets, rising MRO demand and…
IATA 2025 Safety Report Highlights Africa’s Aviation Safety Challenges and Progress
IATA’s 2025 Safety Report shows improving accident rates globally while Africa records the highest regional…
Deutsche Aircraft Appoints Nils Heuer as Director of Global Sales
Deutsche Aircraft appoints Nils Heuer as Director of Global Sales to lead commercial expansion as…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
AfDB Unveils Africa-Wide Aviation Financing Platform to Turn Growth into Sustainable Profit
The African Development Bank unveils the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program to mobilise capital and strengthen…
TAAG Implements Cost Control Measures
TAAG Angola Airlines introduces temporary cost control measures under its PALANCA restructuring programme to strengthen…
Uganda Airlines Wet Leases Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to Restore Long-Haul Operations
Uganda Airlines wet leases an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to restore long-haul flights to London…
AFG Announces Placement of Airbus A320-232 with Buraq Air in Libya
AFG places an Airbus A320-232 with Libya’s Buraq Air, supporting the airline’s fleet expansion and…
The World’s First PC-12 PRO Aeromedical Delivered to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
Pilatus delivers the world’s first PC-12 PRO aeromedical aircraft to the Royal Flying Doctor Service…
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Nigeria: Aviation Minister Presents ₦184.39bn 2026 Budget
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister presents ₦184.39bn 2026 budget proposal, outlining safety upgrades, digital modernisation and sector…
ATR Reports Strong 2025 Demand, Prepares 2026 Ramp-up
ATR reports 60 gross orders, $1.2 billion revenue and 32 deliveries in 2025, as it…
Malawi Sets Out 2026/27 Transport Programme Across Road, Rail, Aviation and Lake Infrastructure
Malawi outlines its 2026/27 transport programme covering road rehabilitation, rail corridors, aviation expansion and lake…
Investec Corporate & Investment Bank Supports Global Airways and LIFT’s Fleet Flexibility with A320 Financing
Investec finances Airbus A320 for Global Airways, enhancing fleet flexibility between LIFT’s domestic services and…
Air Congo Receives Boeing 737-800 As DRC Advances Regional Aviation Hub Strategy
Air Congo receives a Boeing 737-800 in Kinshasa as the DRC advances plans to position…
TAAG Angola Airlines Receives Its Fifth Airbus A220-300 Keeping Momentum in Fleet Modernisation
TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its fifth Airbus A220-300, strengthening intra-African connectivity and advancing…
Airbus Posts Landmark FY2025 Results, Raises Dividend and Targets 870 Deliveries in 2026
Airbus reports FY2025 EBIT Adjusted of €7.1bn, 793 deliveries, record backlog of 8,754 aircraft and…
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key…
The Bell 505: Introducing the Height of Military VTOL Pilot Training
The Bell 505 is being used by multiple air forces as a military VTOL training…
Trump’s Threat to Decertify Canadian Aircraft: Could African Aviation Feel the Shockwaves?
Trump Canada aircraft decertification, Bombardier aircraft Africa, African aviation impact US Canada trade, Bombardier CRJ…
HondaJet Elite II Certified by FAA to Become First Production Model Twin-Turbine Very Light Business Jet Available with Emergency Autoland
HondaJet Elite II becomes the first twin-turbine very light jet certified with Emergency Autoland, enhancing…
EGYPTAIR Takes Delivery of Its First of 16 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft
EGYPTAIR receives its first Airbus A350-900, advancing long-haul fleet modernisation and efficiency from its Cairo…
Rolls-Royce Powers EgyptAir’s Long-Haul Fleet Expansion With Delivery of First Airbus A350-900
EgyptAir’s first Airbus A350-900, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, has been delivered.
Cirrus Unveils New G3 Vision Jet
Cirrus Aircraft unveils the new Generation 3 Vision Jet, featuring a reimagined interior, expanded seating,…
Embraer Appoints Leandro Marc Pienaar as Business Development Director in Southern Africa Region
Embraer strengthens its Defence & Security presence in Southern Africa with the appointment of Leandro…