20 March 2026
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 across…
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13 March 2026
Seven Bell 407GXis to Join South Africa’s Transmission Company
NTCSA has signed to acquire seven Bell 407GXis to support powerline maintenance, emergency management and grid…
12 March 2026
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 range,…
12 March 2026
Bristow Receives First Airbus H160s From Milestone for Offshore Transportation in Nigeria
Bristow receives the first two Airbus H160 helicopters in Nigeria under a Milestone lease, introducing the…
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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…
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Robinson Helicopters has Launched its First Design in 15 Years and It’s the Biggest Ever
Robinson Helicopters unveils the R88, its first new design in 15 years and its largest…
Blackhawk Aerospace Receives FAA STC Approval for the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade on Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion® Equipped King Airs
Blackhawk Aerospace has received FAA STC approval for the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade on Collins Aerospace…
What is the Most Popular Turboprop in Africa?
Discover why the Cessna Grand Caravan 208 is the most popular turboprop in Africa. Explore…
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Completes its First Gearbox Replacement on Challenger 604
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has successfully completed its first engine accessory gearbox (AGB) replacement…
Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney Engine Receives EASA Type Certification
The Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines has received its Type Certificate…
Bombardier’s Global 8000: The Fastest Civil Aircraft Since the Concorde
Discover the Bombardier Global 8000, the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde. With a top…
Embraer Phenom 300 Series Named World’s Best-Selling Light Jet for 13th Consecutive Year
Embraer’s Phenom 300 series has been named the world’s best-selling and most delivered light jet…
Final Gulfstream G650 Completes Production
Gulfstream Aerospace announces the final production of the iconic Gulfstream G650, marking the end of…
DAE Delivers Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways, Marking 20 Years of Partnership
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) delivers a Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways, celebrating 20 years of…
Thinking of Private Aircraft Chartering? Choosing Between Jets vs. Turboprops
Choosing between a private jet and a turboprop for your next charter? Explore the differences…
EASA STC for Beech B24R and C24R with 3-blade MT-Propeller
MT-Propeller has received EASA STC 10086373 for the installation of the 3-blade constant speed propeller…
Pilatus A Strong Financial Year in 2024 – Marked by Achievements and Challenges
Pilatus achieved strong financial growth in 2024, with increased aircraft sales and strategic investments in…
IADA Welcomes Growth in New Aircraft Deliveries
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) reports strong growth in new aircraft deliveries in 2024,…
GE Aerospace T901 Engine Powers Black Hawk for First Time in Successful Ground Runs
GE Aerospace successfully completed initial ground runs of the T901 engine on a U.S. Army…
ZeroAvia Confirms First Sale of Standalone Electric Propulsion System
ZeroAvia confirms the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system to Jetcruzer International, supporting…