Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks partner at DSEI to develop modular uncrewed air systems with electronic warfare capability.
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International: Joby To Bring Blade’s Air Mobility Services To The Uber App
Joby and Uber to integrate Blade flights into the Uber app, paving the way for Joby’s quiet, zero-emissions air taxi service worldwide.
New Collaboration To Tackle Air Travel Growth And Innovate Africa’s Passenger Experience
Ethiopian Airlines partners with SITA to drive innovation, enhance passenger experiences, and shape the future of African aviation.
Air Charter Service Gives Half Year Sales Update
Air Charter Service reports 14% revenue growth in H1 2025, driven by private jets, cargo and group charter, with global expansion plans underway.
Avidyne Announces Certification of Vantage 12 for Cirrus
Avidyne secures FAA certification for its Vantage 12 Flight Display System, offering a cost-effective upgrade for more than 4,000 Cirrus SR20/22 aircraft.
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney and PBS Group to Develop Next-Generation Auxiliary Power Unit
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and PBS Group will co-develop a next-generation auxiliary power unit (APU) for commercial and military aircraft, enhancing power density and efficiency.
High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
IATA has submitted 14 working papers to the 42nd ICAO Assembly, focusing on SAF production, CORSIA, aviation taxes, consumer protection, spectrum, safety, and pilot age limits.
Judgement Reserved for Three Weeks in Application Against 12-Year Engine Rule
Judgement on the 12-year engine overhaul rule case has been reserved for three weeks, leaving 1,372 aircraft idle as industry braces for potential impacts.
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.
Decarbonising Aviation: European Commission Supports Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The European Commission, in partnership with AFCAC, is driving sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in Africa, supporting net-zero aviation by 2050.
Riyadh Selected as Host for Routes World 2026
Saudi Arabia will host Routes World 2026 in Riyadh, highlighting its aviation growth, Vision 2030 agenda, and rising status as a global tourism and air connectivity hub.
The Rise of Pilot Maintenance: The IFALPA Weighs In
IFALPA’s new position paper on pilot maintenance sparks debate in Africa, balancing safety, training and operational realities across the continent.
Aviation Africa Summit 2025: How Must Africa Move Forward on SAF?
Aviation Africa 2025 will showcase expert-led strategies to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and policy across Africa.
SA’s Aviation: Strategic Driver of Economic Growth
In 2023, aviation contributed USD 5.7 billion to South Africa’s economy, supporting 46,000 jobs. Government and industry drive growth through skills, infrastructure, and regional cooperation.
Avolon Orders 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo Airbus Aircraft
Avolon has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, including 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo, reinforcing its confidence in the long-term growth of the aviation sector and expanding its partnership with Airbus.
Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June
Global air travel demand rose by 2.6% in June 2025, according to IATA. Capacity grew 3.4%, with the global load factor at 84.5%. African and Middle Eastern carriers saw marginal declines.
Botswana: Aircraft Movements and Passenger Numbers Decline in Q1 2025
Botswana’s air transport sector recorded a 22.4% drop in aircraft movements and a 19.9% decline in passenger numbers in Q1 2025, per official stats.
CILTSA ESG Conference Drives Industry-wide Transformation
CILTSA’s ESG Conference unites industry leaders to address sustainability challenges and drive impact across South Africa’s transport and logistics sectors.
AFCAC to Host High-Level Strategic Meeting with African Aviation Leaders during Aviation Africa 2025 in Kigali
AFCAC will host a High-Level Briefing with African aviation leaders during Aviation Africa 2025 to align policy, strategy and leadership on key continental priorities.
IATA Outlines Priorities to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Growth
IATA calls on African states to boost aviation’s role in economic growth by improving safety, reducing costs, unblocking airline funds, and supporting CORSIA.
Creating a Safety Toolkit: Lessons from the Cockpit at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium
Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium, urging pilots to build their own safety toolkit.
IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports
IFALPA calls for urgent improvements to safety standards at alternate aerodromes worldwide. This article examines key incidents and infrastructure challenges, with a focus on African airports, highlighting the need for coordinated investment in navigation, emergency services, and passenger facilities.
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.
AIC 18.19 Task Team Update 6
The AIC 18.19 Task Team has filed an urgent interdict after SACAA failed to respond to concerns over changes to engine regulations. The move follows missed deadlines, a lack of consultation, and growing concern for general aviation safety and sustainability in South Africa.
IATA Comments on Misguided Solidarity Levy Proposal
IATA criticises the GSLTF’s proposed air travel tax, warning it could derail global connectivity, hurt developing economies, and undermine aviation’s path to net zero by 2050
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with major investment in ACSA and SAA’s regional growth.
Injunction to Be Sought as 12-Year Aviation Engine Crisis Brings the Industry to a Halt
The AIC 18.19 Task Team, representing five major aviation bodies in South Africa, is pursuing urgent legal action against the 12-year engine overhaul ruling, which has grounded over 1,400 aircraft and threatens R2 billion in direct losses.
Balancing Regulation and Safety in Aviation
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie outlines a call for balanced, collaborative regulation in African aviation at the AFBAA Safety and Training Workshop during Aero SA.
