11 November 2026
HEGGEMANN AG and Deutsche Aircraft Advance New-Generation Landing Gear Certification for D328 Fleet and D328eco
HEGGEMANN AG and Deutsche Aircraft have completed low- and high-speed taxi tests and an initial flight-test…
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11 November 2026
World Bank Recommends South Africa Set Helicopter Rules for Offshore Wind Farm Operations
A World Bank framework for offshore wind in South Africa recommends specific regulations for helicopter operations…
11 November 2026
Ethiopia Announces 12 Su-35 Fighters and Plans to Acquire S-400 Air Defence Systems
Ethiopia has begun receiving Russian-built Su-35 fighters under an announced 12-aircraft acquisition and plans to acquire…
11 November 2026
Rolls-Royce and UK Government Plan £2.5bn Jet Engine Technology Programme
Rolls-Royce and the UK Government have announced plans for a joint 10-year, £2.5 billion research and…
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Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister Meets Airbus Helicopters to Discuss Market Opportunities
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr Sameh El-Hefny, has met Airbus Helicopters’ Sales Manager for…
Robinson Helicopter Company Receives FAA Approval for Extended R44 Component Service Lives
Robinson Helicopter Company has received FAA approval to extend fatigue life-limited component service lives on…
Bell Delivers 2,000th Bell 407 to White Saddle Air Services
Bell has delivered its 2,000th Bell 407 to Canada’s White Saddle Air Services, marking a…
Air Algérie and TAAG Take Airbus Deliveries in October as Manufacturer Hands Over 74 Aircraft
Airbus delivered 74 aircraft to 45 customers in October 2026, including an A330-900 to Air…
Avolon Finalises Order for 140 Boeing 737-10 Jets
Avolon has finalised its order for 140 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, a record 737 MAX order…
New Private Air Ambulance Service Launches in Polokwane
ROCKET has launched a private air ambulance service in Polokwane, operating from Polokwane Civil Airport…
SWISS Replaces A340 With A350 on Johannesburg–Zurich Route
SWISS has replaced the A340-300 with the A350-900 on its daily Johannesburg–Zurich service, introducing 27…
Western Aircraft Celebrates 300th PC-12 Delivery and 30 Years as an Authorised Pilatus Sales & Service Centre
Western Aircraft has delivered its 300th new PC-12 and 30th new PC-24 while marking 30…
TRU Simulation Introduces Cessna Grand Caravan EX Flight Training Device on Veris Platform
TRU Simulation has introduced a Cessna Grand Caravan EX configuration for its Veris virtual reality…
HALO-Flight Strengthens Its Texas-Based Air Med Fleet with Additional Bell 407GXi Purchase Order
HALO-Flight has ordered a Bell 407GXi intended to become its seventh IFR-equipped aircraft of the…
NYCO’s TURBONYCOIL® 600 Turbine Oil Qualified for GEnx-1B Engines
GE Aerospace has qualified NYCO’s TURBONYCOIL 600 for GEnx-1B engines following an Air France evaluation…
Global Medical Response Expands Bell Fleet with Additional Bell 407GXis
Global Medical Response has ordered additional IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi helicopters to support its helicopter air…
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Avsoft Selected by Dornier Aviation Nigeria for Dash 8 Q400 Pilot Training
Dornier Aviation Nigeria has selected Avsoft International’s online Dash 8 Q400 Aircraft Systems course, which…
Air Mauritius Seeks Up to Five Narrow-Bodies as Fleet and Network Review Advances
Air Mauritius has a request for proposals under way for up to five narrow-body aircraft,…
Angolan Police Aviation Unit to Receive Two New AW139 Helicopters
Angolan officials witnessed the acceptance of two AW139 helicopters at Leonardo’s facilities in Italy, part…
Airbus Projects Global Freighter Fleet to Grow 46% by 2045
Airbus forecasts demand for 2,670 freighter deliveries by 2045, including 90 for Africa, as fleet…
Kenya Army Boosts Air Power Through Modernised Helicopters and Strategic Defence Partnerships
The Kenya Army Corps of Aviation (KACA) obtained modernised MD500 helicopters from the Republic of…
Daher Aircraft Strengthens Its System Integration Capabilities for Multi-Mission Kodiak Aircraft
Daher Aircraft is expanding mission systems integration for Kodiak aircraft, including a communications-equipped Kodiak 900…
FL Technics Engine Services Partners with Lufthansa Group for CFM56 Engine Maintenance
FL Technics Engine Services has agreed to provide CFM56 engine repair and maintenance services for…
TVA Uses Tecnam P2012 SMP for LiDAR Surveys of its Power Grid
The Tennessee Valley Authority uses a LiDAR-equipped Tecnam P2012 SMP to survey transmission lines, identify…
SyberJet Unveils SJ36 at SyberJet World With Letters of Intent for More Than 50 Jets
SyberJet has unveiled its full-scale SJ36 mock-up and announced letters of intent for more than…
Embraer Backlog Reaches Record US$35.7 Billion in Third Quarter
Embraer reported a record US$35.7 billion backlog for the third quarter of 2026, with growth…
New ATR 72-600 Strengthens Inter-Island Air Connectivity in Cabo Verde
ATR has delivered a new ATR 72-600 to Singapore-based lessor Avation for CVsky, which operates…
Pratt & Whitney Canada Introduces Certified PT9 Turboprop Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada has unveiled its Transport Canada-certified PT9 turboprop, reporting increased power at…
FAA Certifies Boeing 737-10, Largest 737 MAX Variant
The US Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737-10, the largest 737 MAX variant,…
Bell Establishes New Independent Sales Representation in Morocco
Bell Textron has appointed Moroccan company AVIARAIL as an authorised independent sales representative for its…
Aviation Capital Group Orders 75 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Aviation Capital Group has placed a firm order for 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, with…