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Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Gulfstream surpasses 3 million nautical miles on SAF as its next-generation aircraft fly to NBAA-BACE 2025, advancing business aviation sustainability.
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  • Botswana Air Access Welcomes New Proflight Zambia Service Connecting Lusaka, Livingstone and Maun

    Proflight Zambia’s new Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route enhances regional air connectivity, tourism, and business cooperation between Zambia and Botswana.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • ATNS Says It’s Making Good Progress to Stabilise and Rebuild

    ATNS reports significant progress in stabilising operations, restoring flight procedures, and rebuilding core capacity under new leadership and expert guidance.

    Photo credit ©ATNS
  • ATNS Integrated Financial Report 2024/2025: Stabilisation, Accountability and Modernisation

    ATNS reports modest profits amid major reforms, modernisation plans, and leadership changes to restore stability in South Africa’s air navigation system.

    ATNS Integrated Financial Report 2024/2025: Stabilisation, Accountability and Modernisation
  • Avion Express Offers 250 Open Positions for Pilots Worldwide

    Avion Express, a leading global provider of narrow-body ACMI services and part of Avia Solutions Group, is announcing 250 new pilot positions available worldwide for commercial pilots holding either EASA or ICAO licenses. This announcement is part of the annual recruitment season, launched under the slogan “We take care of you. We take care of…

  • AirExplore Adds an Additional B737-800 to Its Fleet

    AirExplore expands its fleet with a new B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group, strengthening its ACMI operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

    Supplied: AirExplore_ OM-PEX_Author - Daniel Lences
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Avion Express Offers 250 Open Positions for Pilots Worldwide

    Avion Express, a leading global provider of narrow-body ACMI services and part of Avia Solutions Group, is announcing 250 new pilot positions available worldwide for commercial pilots holding either EASA or ICAO licenses. This announcement is part of the annual recruitment season, launched under the slogan “We take care of you. We take care of…

  • AirExplore Adds an Additional B737-800 to Its Fleet

    AirExplore expands its fleet with a new B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group, strengthening its ACMI operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

    Supplied: AirExplore_ OM-PEX_Author - Daniel Lences
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Liberia Airport Authority Opens Bidding for Domestic Airport PPP Investment

    Liberia Airport Authority invites bids for a ten-year Public-Private Partnership to finance, modernise, and manage five domestic airports under a Build-Operate-Transfer model.

    Liberia Airport Authority Opens Bidding for Domestic Airport PPP Investment
  • South Africa General Aviation: Industry Deliberating the Way Forward After Judgment on 12-Year Engine Rule

    The AIC 18.19 Task Team met to assess the legal implications of the 12-year engine rule judgment and to define a phased strategy for the South African aviation industry.

  • Leadership Update At Air Botswana

    Air Botswana confirms the departure of General Manager Ms Naomi Leungo Rasebotsa and continuation of Mr Boikanyo Ntwaagae as Acting General Manager.

  • A Reflection on the Outcomes of ICAO’s 42nd Assembly

    IATA’s Thomas Reynaert reflects on key outcomes from ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, highlighting global standards, sustainability, and alignment with IATA priorities.

    A Reflection on the Outcomes of ICAO’s 42nd Assembly
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Leadership Update At Air Botswana

    Air Botswana confirms the departure of General Manager Ms Naomi Leungo Rasebotsa and continuation of Mr Boikanyo Ntwaagae as Acting General Manager.

  • A Reflection on the Outcomes of ICAO’s 42nd Assembly

    IATA’s Thomas Reynaert reflects on key outcomes from ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, highlighting global standards, sustainability, and alignment with IATA priorities.

    A Reflection on the Outcomes of ICAO’s 42nd Assembly
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • International: Do228 Fleet Maintenance Contract Signed Between Bangladesh Navy and Do228 OEM General Atomics AeroTec Systems

    Bangladesh Navy and GA-ATS sign a new contract for heavy maintenance, pilot training, and radar upgrades for two Do228 special mission aircraft.

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    24 September 2025

    Supplied: General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS)
  • 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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    22 September 2025

    Uncrewed autonomous air system by Skunk Works and FalconWorks – modular and adaptable for different missions.
  • 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.

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    22 September 2025

    International: Joby To Bring Blade’s Air Mobility Services To The Uber App
  • 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.

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    22 September 2025

  • 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.

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    22 September 2025

    Chris Leach, Chairman and Founder of ACS
  • 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.

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    22 September 2025

    Avidyne Announces Certification of Vantage 12 for Cirrus
  • 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.

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    22 September 2025

    Pratt & Whitney has entered into an agreement with PBS Group to develop a next-generation auxiliary power unit (APU) for commercial and military applications.
  • 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.

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    21 September 2025

  • 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.

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    21 September 2025

  • 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.

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    15 September 2025

    Supplied Credit: https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/andrbk?mediatype=photography
  • 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.

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    14 September 2025

  • 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.

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    9 September 2025

    Riyadh Selected as Host for Routes World 2026
  • 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.

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    1 September 2025

    The Rise of Pilot Maintenance: The IFALPA Weighs In
  • 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.

    The Department of Transport