10 April 2026
NAF Explores Airbus C-295 Acquisition to Strengthen Tactical Airlift Capability
The Nigerian Air Force engages Airbus in Spain to evaluate the C-295 aircraft and enhance tactical…
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10 April 2026
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 from…
7 April 2026
The African Airlines Association MRO Conference 2026 Concludes with Strong Call for Collaboration, Capacity Building and Digital Transformation
AFRAA’s inaugural MRO Conference 2026 in Addis Ababa brought together 450+ delegates to advance collaboration, skills…
7 April 2026
Heads Up: Air Côte d’Ivoire Aircraft Maintenance Centre (MRO) – Côte d’Ivoire
BOAD approves XOF35 billion for Air Côte d’Ivoire’s aircraft maintenance centre in Abidjan, strengthening regional MRO…
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Botswana’s NDP 12 Prioritises Aviation Reform and Infrastructure Development
Botswana’s NDP 12 outlines aviation reforms, airport upgrades, and Air Botswana’s turnaround to strengthen the…
Diamond Aircraft Reintroduces the Beloved DA20i Katana to European Production
Diamond Aircraft resumes European production of the DA20i Katana in Austria, featuring a Rotax 912…
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…
Bell Textron Announces Letters of Intent to Explore Significant Cooperation with Ukraine
Bell Textron has signed Letters of Intent with Ukraine to explore cooperation on potential procurement…
Avolon Agrees to Lease Six Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Avolon will lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, supporting the airline’s…
Robinson Helicopter Company Appoints Glenn W. E. Ford as COO to Accelerate Manufacturing Expansion
Robinson Helicopter Company appoints veteran aviation executive Glenn W. E. Ford as Chief Operations Officer…
Embraer and Mahindra Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Introduce the C-390 Millennium to India
Embraer and Mahindra Group form a strategic alliance to advance the C-390 Millennium for India’s…
IndiGo Places Firm Order for 30 Additional Airbus A350-900 Aircraft
IndiGo finalises a firm order for 30 more Airbus A350-900s, expanding its total to 60…
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…
LAM Mozambique Airlines Acquires De Havilland Q400 to Strengthen Fleet Stability
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial…
Airbus Streamlines Its Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Offering
Airbus consolidates its tactical uncrewed aerial systems, creating a unified portfolio under Airbus Helicopters to…
Lockheed Martin and Belgium Celebrate Arrival of First Belgian F-35 Aircraft
Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Florennes Air Base. Lockheed Martin and the…
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Embraer Defense Europe Signs Strategic MoUs with Lithuanian Partners, Strengthening Aerospace Cooperation and Innovation
Embraer Defense Europe has signed strategic MoUs with leading Lithuanian partners to strengthen aerospace cooperation,…
EASA Certifies Hartzell Polaris Propeller for Diamond DA40 NG
Hartzell Propeller’s three-blade Polaris carbon fibre propeller has earned EASA certification for the Diamond DA40…
Do228 NXT with Modern Wing Coating – Maximum Durability and Reliable Corrosion Protection
General Atomics AeroTec Systems introduces Tartaric Sulphuric Acid Anodising (TSAA) to the Do228 NXT, delivering…
Gogo Galileo HDX Connectivity Option Now Available on Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3
Textron Aviation now offers the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity option on the Cessna Citation CJ4…
Avincis Marks 10 Years of Operations in Mozambique
Avincis celebrates 10 years of offshore helicopter operations in Mozambique, expanding its Leonardo AW139 fleet…
FL Technics Becomes Official Channel Partner of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
FL Technics has been appointed as an official Honeywell Aerospace Technologies channel partner, allowing the…
Wet Vs. Dry Aircraft Washing: All You Need to Know About Aircraft Cleaning Types
Discover the differences between wet and dry aircraft washing, including water usage, efficiency, and environmental…
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique Issues Tender for Short-Term Wet Lease of Five Aircraft
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique invites bids for the short-term wet lease of five aircraft. Submission…
FLYGABON Receives First ATR 42-600, Becomes Africa’s Youngest Fleet
FLYGABON has taken delivery of its first ATR 42-600, completing its fleet modernisation and confirming…
Airbus Expands its Footprint in Africa with a New Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, reinforcing its nearly 50-year partnership with…
Gabriel Semelas Reaffirms Airbus Commitment to Africa as New Support Centre Opens in Johannesburg
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg as Gabriel Semelas highlights the company’s…
Africa’s First H125 Virtual Reality Simulator Enhances Pilot Training in Southern Africa
Airbus Helicopters installs Africa’s first H125 virtual reality simulator in Johannesburg to support advanced pilot…
FAA Study Led by Embry-Riddle Warns of Drone Risks to Aircraft
An FAA-backed study by Embry-Riddle warns that drones are often flown above 400 feet, raising…
TotalEnergies, a Pioneer in Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Committed to the Decarbonisation of Air Transport
Total Energies is advancing sustainable aviation by expanding its SAF production across Europe and partnering…
TAAG Angola Airlines Advances Fleet Modernisation with US EXIM Bank Support
TAAG Angola Airlines advances its fleet modernisation with $297M EXIM Bank financing for Boeing 787-10…