10 April 2026
Jambojet Unveils Integrated Operations Control Centre to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Jambojet unveils an Integrated Operations Control Centre to enhance operational efficiency, improve reliability, and support fleet…
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10 April 2026
Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium Successfully Concludes Cold Weather Campaign in Sweden
Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium proves Arctic capability in Sweden, showcasing cold-weather performance and Agile Combat Employment readiness.
10 April 2026
TAAG Angola Airlines Operates First Commercial Flight to Abidjan and Strengthens Regional Connectivity
TAAG launches Luanda–Abidjan route, boosting regional connectivity, trade, and passenger links between Angola and Côte d’Ivoire.
10 April 2026
Embraer and ALADA Sign Agreement to Drive New Business Opportunities in Latin America and Africa
Embraer and ALADA sign an MoU to explore government-to-government defence opportunities, expanding aerospace exports and market…
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Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Nairobi, Helping Unlock Inbound Tourism Growth
Emirates will add a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi from March 2026, expanding…
KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E Successfully Complete Refuelling Certification Flights
Embraer and Saab, together with the Brazilian Air Force, have completed in-flight refuelling certification flights…
Eight for Eight: Gulfstream G800 Achieves Eighth City-Pair Speed Record en Route to Dubai Airshow
Gulfstream’s newly certified G800 has secured its eighth city-pair speed record en route to Dubai…
TAAG Angola Airlines on Strengthening African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
TAAG Chairman Clóvis Martins Rosa outlines how African airlines can strengthen their position under SAATM,…
Air Algérie Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A330neo
Air Algérie has received its first A330-900, beginning a major long-haul fleet modernisation programme and…
Bell at the Forefront of Vertical Innovation: Ready for the Dubai Airshow
Bell returns to Dubai Airshow showcasing the Bell 505 and SUBARU Bell 412EPX, reinforcing its…
SAATM: Morocco Highlights Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Aviation Growth and Infrastructure Integration at Luanda Finance Summit
At the Luanda Summit, Morocco outlined its long-term aviation vision focused on infrastructure, liberalisation, and…
FlySafair Unveils Protea Livery Designed by 22-Year-Old South African Student
FlySafair and Cricket South Africa unveil a Protea-themed aircraft livery by 22-year-old Dinika Naidu, marking…
Emirates Group Achieves Record Half-Year Profit for 2025–26, Maintains Position as the World’s Most Profitable Airline
Emirates Group posts record half-year profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for 2025–26.…
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in…
Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Gulfstream surpasses 3 million nautical miles on SAF as its next-generation aircraft fly to NBAA-BACE…
AirExplore Adds an Additional B737-800 to Its Fleet
AirExplore expands its fleet with a new B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group, strengthening its ACMI…
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HUBTEX to Present New Work Platform for Aircraft Maintenance at MRO Europe 2025
Discover HUBTEX’s new omnidirectional EPL platform for safe, precise aircraft maintenance and assembly, debuting at…
Savvy Aviation Unveils AI-Powered Anomaly Detection That Augments Expert Engine Analysis
Savvy Aviation launches GADFly, an AI-powered anomaly detection tool enhancing expert piston engine analysis for…
Rotortrade Delivers AS350 B3+ Utility Helicopter To MERAVO Luftreederei Fluggesellschaft, Germany
Rotortrade delivers an Arctic-proven AS350 B3+ utility helicopter from Air Greenland to Meravo, highlighting strong…
Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of Its First Rolls-Royce Powered Airbus A330neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000…
Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of Its First A330neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire receives its first A330-900, the airline’s first widebody, to expand routes to…
GKN Aerospace Accelerates Additive Fabrication Ramp-Up With US Expansio
GKN Aerospace expands its Newington, Connecticut site with a new additive fabrication line for Pratt…
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets receive SACAA type certification, paving the way for Airlink’s fleet…
The Next Step for SAA: An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share
South African Airways has wet-leased a 2016 Airbus A330-300 to modernise its fleet, but analysts…
Rotortrade Launches Market Analysis For Africa 2024–2025
Rotortrade’s Africa 2024–2025 market analysis highlights growth in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya, with rising…
International: OFIL Airborne and Nova Maps Team Up to Bring Wildfire Mapping to Utility Helicopters
OFIL Airborne and Nova Maps join forces to bring advanced wildfire mapping to utility helicopters,…
Narrow-Body Aircraft Leading the Way Toward Greater Energy Efficiency in the Air Cargo Industry
Magma Aviation highlights how new-generation narrow-body freighters, such as the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321-200,…
The Rise of Pilot Maintenance: The IFALPA Weighs In
IFALPA’s new position paper on pilot maintenance sparks debate in Africa, balancing safety, training and…
Embraer Achieves Major Milestone With 2,000th Business Jet Delivery
Embraer delivers its 2,000th business jet, a Praetor 500, marking a major milestone and reinforcing…
RwandAir Strengthens Operations With Added Aircraft
RwandAir boosts operations with two new Boeing 737-800s and returning aircraft, reducing delays and enhancing…
Greene Tweed to Deliver Advanced Thermoplastic Composite Components for Next-Generation Jet Engines
Greene Tweed secures a 10-year aerospace agreement to supply lightweight Xycomp® DLF™ thermoplastic composite components…