20 February 2026
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Launches 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority launches 40th anniversary celebrations, marking four decades of aviation safety, reform and…
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12 February 2026
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 safety…
12 February 2026
A New Airline Will Soon Be in Gabonese Skies
ANAC audit confirms Value Jet meets ICAO standards, paving the way for a new airline to…
6 February 2026
Lycoming Piston Aircraft Engines
Lycoming, Service Instruction 1042AI, approved spark plugs, Lycoming piston engines, aircraft engine maintenance, aviation service instruction,…
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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…
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…
Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO Launch Urgent Aviation Safety Reforms
Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO launch urgent aviation safety reforms to address ICAO audit concerns, modernise…
Power Bank Policy on Air Mauritius Flights
Air Mauritius updates its power bank policy, restricting use and storage on flights from 1…
Second uAvionix FlightStation Installed at Lanseria International Airport in Partnership with National Airways Corporation (NAC)
Second uAvionix FlightStation installed at Lanseria Airport with NAC, boosting ADS-B surveillance for safer, smarter…
Africa’s Runways: Can Tech Stop the Silent Threat of Overruns?
Runway overruns remain a major safety risk in African aviation. IFALPA calls for Runway Overrun…
Tackling the “Big Five”: Addressing the Border Challenges You Keep Hearing About
Border agencies face five major challenges. Digital solutions offer faster, safer, and smarter border management…
UNEP and ICAO Launch $82.5 Million Project to Eliminate Harmful Firefighting Foams in African Airports
UNEP and ICAO launch $82.5m project to phase out toxic PFAS firefighting foams in African…
When Normal Isn’t Normal: The Risks of Non-Routine Flight Operations
IFALPA warns of safety risks in non-routine flight operations. What does this mean for pilots,…
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,…
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…
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,…
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Balancing Regulation and Safety in Aviation
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie outlines a call for balanced, collaborative regulation in African aviation at…
Redefining Business Aviation in Africa: AfBAA’s Focus on Safety, Standards, and Inclusive Growth
AfBAA highlights inclusive growth, safety, and global standards at the AFBAA Safety & Training Workshop…
Pushback on ADS-B Data Misuse Raises Concerns
A U.S. bill limiting ADS-B data use is sparking global debate, with growing concerns in…
IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment Helps Kenya Airways Elevate Safety Culture
Kenya Airways becomes the first airline to adopt IATA’s I-ASC Light, using the safety culture…
Strengthening Safety with Peer-Led Communication
IFATCA’s Speak English Program & the Role of Professional Associations The IFATCA Speak English Programme…
Training Aircraft Skids Off Runway in Ilorin – NSIB Launches Investigation
A Diamond DA42 training aircraft skidded off the runway at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport,…
Cyber Threats in the Sky: Aviation Industry Steps Up Cybersecurity Efforts
The aviation industry is under cyber siege. Discover how global and African players are strengthening…
Strengthening Nigeria’s Skies: Progress and Prospects in Instrument Flight Procedure Design
Nigeria is making bold strides in aviation safety and air navigation through internalised Instrument Flight…
Global ATC Overhaul: A New Era in Aviation Infrastructure and Safety
Global air traffic control is being overhauled as the US commits $12.5B and South Africa…
Aircare International Launches Advanced Emergency Diagnostic Platform for Business Aviation
Aircare International launches the Aircare Emergency Diagnostic Platform (AEDP), a state-of-the-art inflight diagnostic solution offering…
IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks as Emerging Aircraft Enter Global Airspace
Pilots’ federation IFALPA calls for strict global safety standards as drones, air taxis, and supersonic…
Laser Strikes on Aircraft Soar, Threatening Aviation Safety
Laser strikes on aircraft are rising globally, posing serious risks to pilots and passengers. Learn…
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA Sign MoU
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding—the first of its kind…
Preliminary Report Issued for ZU-IMP Impala MK1 Accident at West Coast Saldanha Airshow
The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)…
Regulatory Authorities Wade into South Africa’s Turbulent Aviation Sector
Regulators are cracking down on South Africa’s aviation sector amid rising complaints, fuel supply instability,…