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The ARTEX ELT 5000 distress tracking (DT) Emergency Locator Transmitter ACR Electronics reports seamless Entry into Service performance for Distress Tracking ELT with the latest major transport platform approval milestone

GADSS-Compliant ARTEX ELT 5000 Achieves Certification on Boeing 787 Aircraft

ARTEX ELT 5000 secures Boeing 787 certification, delivering GADSS-compliant distress tracking and enhanced safety for global aviation operators.
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  • uAvionix and VOTIX Announce Integration of FlightLine ADS-B Data Service to Advance Drone as First Responder Operations

    uAvionix and VOTIX integrate FlightLine ADS-B data into the VOTIX platform, enhancing safety, efficiency, and situational awareness for DFR and AAM.

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    9 September 2025

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  • How Dual-Role Pilots Increase Learning and Line Flying

    Active airline pilots who also instruct bring real-world expertise into training, improving pilot skills, safety, and operational performance.

    Pilots in Full Flight Simulator
  • MOI International Airport, Mombasa Completes Full Scale Safety and Security Emergency Drills

    Moi International Airport, Mombasa, has completed full-scale emergency drills simulating aircraft and sabotage incidents to test preparedness and coordination.

    Kenya Airports Authority
  • Kenya and Somalia Move Towards MoU on Aviation Accident Investigations

    Kenya and Somalia plan MoU to enhance cooperation on aviation accident investigations, aiming to boost safety across the Horn of Africa region.

    Aircraft Accident Investigation Department - Kenya
  • Mauritania and Turkey Sign Civil Aviation Cooperation Agreement

    Mauritania and Turkey sign an MoU to enhance civil aviation through training, technical assistance, and strategic collaboration.

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  • ICAO, Universal Postal Union Strengthen Airmail Security Against Rising Threats

    ICAO and the Universal Postal Union have strengthened their partnership to enhance global airmail security, introducing advanced screening technologies, improved training, and data sharing to safeguard international mail operations.

    ICAO Universal Postal Union strengthen airmail security against rising threats
  • Signia Aerospace Acquires Precise Flight, Expanding Capabilities in Aviation Safety and Performance

    Signia Aerospace has acquired Precise Flight, a leading developer of aviation safety systems, expanding its capabilities in innovative aerospace technology and enhancing service to global aviation customers.

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  • 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.

    IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports
  • FAA Study Led by Embry-Riddle Warns of Drone Risks to Aircraft

    An FAA-backed study by Embry-Riddle warns that drones are often flown above 400 feet, raising safety risks near manned aircraft and heliports.

    Sang-A Lee, an Aviation Ph.D. candidate and graduate research assistant at Embry-Riddle, briefs the research team about drone sightings and registration data. (Photo: Embry-Riddle/David Massey)
  • EMAS: The Runway Safety Net Pilots Still Aren’t Using

    Why are pilots avoiding EMAS during runway overruns? Explore how Africa can lead the way in safety innovation with proper pilot training and local solutions.

    EMAS: The Runway Safety Net Pilots Still Aren’t Using
  • Single-Pilot Concept Stalls on Safety Grounds – For Now

    EASA halts progress on single-pilot flights, citing unresolved safety risks. Two-pilot crews remain

    Single-Pilot Concept Stalls on Safety Grounds – For Now
  • CAASA
  • Turning Practice into Action: How Spot Landings and Rally Flying Prepared Tarryn Myburgh for an In-Flight Emergency

    Pilot Tarryn Myburgh shares how rally flying and spot landings equipped her to handle an engine failure mid-flight. Safety is built through practice.

    Turning Practice into Action: How Spot Landings and Rally Flying Prepared Tarryn Myburgh for an In-Flight Emergency
  • 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.

    Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying. Photo credit © African pilot // Craig Dean
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