22 September 2026
South Africa Marks 20 Years of Aerospace Industry Support Initiative at AAD 2026
South Africa’s Aerospace Industry Support Initiative has supported 142 small and medium enterprises and enabled 148…
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11 September 2026
Armscor and Denel Strengthen Collaboration Ahead of AAD 2026
Armscor and Denel have committed to closer cooperation following their inaugural joint board meeting, with SANDF…
9 September 2026
NASA Establishes State Hubs to Grow Technical Aerospace Workforce
NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions to establish state-based pathways into skilled technical…
2 September 2026
voestalpine Secures EUR 1 Billion in Aerospace Orders Including Airbus
voestalpine’s High Performance Metals Division has secured aerospace orders worth around EUR 1 billion over the…
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STEM School Accelerates Aviation Career Opportunities for Ethiopian Youth
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have concluded the fourth edition of their six-week STEM School at…
AAD 2026 to Showcase Unmanned Systems as the Next Frontier for African Air Power
AAD 2026 will place unmanned aerial vehicles in focus at Air Force Base Waterkloof, with…
Space Weather Moves onto Africa’s Aviation Risk Agenda
At the AFRAA 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, Mpho Tshisaphungo of the South African National Space…
Boeing Unveils Advanced MQ-28 Capabilities, Extended Combat Reach
Boeing has unveiled expanded MQ-28 Ghost Bat capabilities, including a larger wing, increased payload capacity…
Open R&D Opportunity for Aerospace Innovation
The Transnational Eureka Lightweighting Call 2026 is open for international R&D projects, with aerospace among…
Catalina Aircraft Company Advances Modern Amphibious Aircraft Platform for Global Multi-Mission Operations
Catalina Aircraft Company has established U.S. operations in Vero Beach, Florida, to develop the Catalina…
NAF Reinforces Air Power Through Advanced Technical Training on AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker Helicopter
Nigerian Air Force advances operational readiness with AW109 Trekker helicopter technical training, enhancing maintenance capability,…
Nigus and Elmirate Announce $200m Initiative to Support Africa’s Security Sector
Nigus International and Elmirate Capital sign a $200m agreement to develop defence technology, satellite systems…
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
Global Aerospace Provides Insights on the Importance of Detailed Aviation Maintenance Records and How Maintenance Lapses Affect Claims
How aircraft maintenance records impact aviation insurance claims and why neglect can lead to costly…
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…
Safran Establishes a New Landing Gear Facility in Morocco
Safran will invest €280 million in a 26,000 m² landing gear facility in Casablanca, supporting…
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DAE Announces Long-Term Lease of 13 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has agreed to lease 13 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Royal Air Maroc,…
Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More Than $11 Billion in 2025
IATA and Oliver Wyman warn that aircraft supply chain delays could cost airlines $11 billion…
Boeing-Built X-37B Spaceplane Set for Eighth Mission
Boeing’s X-37B prepares for its eighth launch with new tech, including laser comms and a…
Navigating Discrete Manufacturing in South Africa Through Digitalisation
Discover how South Africa’s discrete manufacturing sector is embracing digitalisation to overcome infrastructure challenges, improve…
Continental Innovation Tender Launched Under Africa–EU Space Partnership Programme
ESA launches the Continental Innovation tender under the Africa–EU Space Partnership to boost EO training,…
NASA Welcomes Senegal as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Senegal joins NASA’s Artemis Accords, committing to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The agreement marks a…
Saft and Safran Co-Develop a High-Voltage Battery System for Aviation Electrification
Safran and Saft partner to co-develop a high-voltage battery system for aircraft electrification, advancing net-zero…
Embraer Offers New Scholarships to Train Master’s Students in Aeronautical Engineering
Embraer and ITA launch 2025 MSc in Aeronautical Engineering with monthly scholarships for 45 new…
Airbus to Design and Build ESA’s ExoMars Rover Lander Platform
Airbus has been selected to design and build key systems for the ESA’s ExoMars lander,…
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Commemorates 120 Years of Powering Legacies Forward
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ celebrates 120 years of innovation in aviation, marking a legacy of high-performance…
SANSA Hartebeesthoek Ground Station to Provide Critical TT&C Support for IM-2 Lunar Mission
SANSA’s Hartebeesthoek Ground Station is providing critical tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C) support for the…
Airbus-built Biomass Forest-measuring Satellite Shipped to Kourou
The Airbus-built Biomass satellite, part of ESA’s Earth Explorer programme, has been shipped to Kourou…