25 June 2026
IATA Outlines Four Priorities to Strengthen the Aviation Supply Chain
IATA has identified four priorities to address aerospace supply chain failures, covering supply chain visibility, aftermarket…
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25 June 2026
Boeing Training Programme Strengthens Nigeria’s 737NG Engineering Capability
Boeing has launched an advanced technical training programme in Lagos for Nigerian airline engineers, with 16…
25 June 2026
Urgent Action Needed to Ease Engine MRO Bottlenecks
IATA and Emerton have released a study examining MRO bottlenecks affecting latest-generation single-aisle aircraft engines, including…
29 May 2026
Air Tanzania’s 2026/27 Strategic Expansion and Investment Plan
Air Tanzania’s 2026/27 strategic expansion plan includes major allocations for aircraft procurement, spare engines, hangar rehabilitation,…
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Advancing Flight Through Continental Jet-A Retrofit Engines
Continental Aerospace Technologies’ CD-155 Jet-A retrofit engine enhances efficiency, reduces fuel burn, and modernises Cessna,…
Azorra Acquires Nine GE CF34-10E Engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
On 2 April 2026, Azorra announced the successful acquisition of nine General Electric CF34-10E engines…
Hydrogen Aviation OEM Beyond Aero Reaches Key Aircraft Design Milestone
Beyond Aero completes Preliminary Design Review of its hydrogen-electric business jet, advancing certification under EASA…
FAA Publishes Special Conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600kW Electric Engine for Aircraft
The FAA issues special conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600kW electric engine, marking a key step towards…
Dassault Aviation Unveils Falcon 10X Its Most Ambitious Business Jet to Date
Dassault Aviation unveils the Falcon 10X, its most advanced business jet featuring a 7,500 nm…
Africa’s Aviation Growth Will Be Defined by Fleet Age and Maintenance Demand
Africa’s aviation growth to 2036 will be shaped by ageing fleets, rising MRO demand and…
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…
Airbus Posts Landmark FY2025 Results, Raises Dividend and Targets 870 Deliveries in 2026
Airbus reports FY2025 EBIT Adjusted of €7.1bn, 793 deliveries, record backlog of 8,754 aircraft and…
Rolls-Royce Powers EgyptAir’s Long-Haul Fleet Expansion With Delivery of First Airbus A350-900
EgyptAir’s first Airbus A350-900, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, has been delivered.
Lycoming Piston Aircraft Engines
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Boeing Sees Continued Growth Across African Aviation Markets
Boeing forecasts demand for more than 1,200 new aircraft for African airlines over 20 years,…
AELF Completes 2025 with $355 Million in New Financing to Support Strategic Growth
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. secured $355 million in new financing in 2025, strengthening its…
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IATA Warns of Supply Chain Risks as African Airlines Face Grounded Fleets
Africa’s aviation sector is already feeling one of IATA’s five key global risks, as supply…
TAAG’s Roadmap for 2026 and Setting Ambitious Targets for 2030
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…
Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…
Embraer and Airlink Expand Partnership with Component Pool Program for E2 Jets
Embraer and Airlink have expanded their partnership with a Component Pool Program agreement covering ten…
IATA and Oliver Wyman Sound the Alarm on Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain
IATA and Oliver Wyman expose $11 billion in costs from global aircraft supply chain delays,…
Rolls-Royce Powers Air Algérie’s New Era of Growth with the A330neo
Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first A330neo, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000…
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…
GE Aerospace Selects AerCap to Provide Lease Pool Management Services for GE9X Engine
GE Aerospace has signed a seven-year agreement with AerCap to manage lease pool services for…
Safran Strengthens Its Industrial Footprint in Morocco to Support Growth in Global Air Traffic
Safran expands in Morocco with new LEAP MRO and assembly facilities, investing €350m to boost…
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…
Mauritania Airlines Selects StandardAero for LEAP-1B and CFM56-7B Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Support
StandardAero will provide CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Mauritania Airlines’…
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to Manufacture Key Components for Pratt & Whitney’s F135 Engine Powering the F-35 Lightning II Aircraft
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to produce key F135 engine components for Pratt &…
Acron Aviation and Flight Data Technologies Join Forces to Deliver an Innovative Vision for Flight Data Management
Acron Aviation and Flight Data Technologies partner to enhance flight data management, improving safety, efficiency,…
Continental’s AvGas Engine Training Returns to Lanseria, South Africa
Continental returns to Lanseria for AvGas engine training, equipping African mechanics with hands-on skills and…
IATA Highlights Aviation’s Strategic Role in Rwanda’s Economic Growth
IATA’s Value of Air Transport study shows aviation contributes USD 160m to Rwanda’s GDP, supports…