11 August 2026
Strong El Niño Could Heighten Operational Risks for African Aviation
A strong El Niño developing during 2026 could expose African aviation to operational risks ranging from…
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11 August 2026
SAM AIRWAYS Development and Addition of a Falcon 8X to Its Fleet Under ANACIM Supervision
SAM AIRWAYS has begun the ANACIM-supervised process to add a Falcon 8X to its fleet, with…
11 August 2026
Catalina Aircraft Company Announces Engineering and Technology Center in Vero Beach
Catalina Aircraft Company plans a multi-tenant Engineering and Technology Center in Vero Beach, bringing the Catalina…
11 August 2026
Turkish Airlines Balances Regional Headwinds Through Agile Capacity Management; Delivers R3.6 Billion Net Profit in Q2 2026
Turkish Airlines recorded a USD 197 million (approximately R3.6 billion) net profit in Q2 2026 as…
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Azorra Completes Acquisition and Placement of EGYPTAIR A220-300 Portfolio
Azorra has completed the acquisition of 12 Airbus A220-300 aircraft from EGYPTAIR, with the final…
African Development Bank Governors Back Aviation Transformation Platform
The African Development Bank Group has presented its Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme, which aims to…
African Aviation’s Next Test is Not Demand, but Integration
Captain George Kamal has warned that African aviation’s greatest test is no longer demand, but…
Why Navigating Market Turbulence Needs the Right Financial Co-Pilot
Armand Willemse, Absa Aviation Finance Specialist, examines how geopolitical pressure, supply chain disruption, currency movement,…
TAAG Targets Operational Turnaround in 2026 With Fleet, Training and Partnership Drive
TAAG Angola Airlines is targeting 2026 as a key year in its operational turnaround, with…
Menzies Aviation Supports TaxiBot Electric Aircraft Towing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for easyJet
Menzies Aviation is supporting the roll-out of TaxiBot electric aircraft towing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport,…
Tanzania Set to Strengthen Aviation Training Pipeline
Tanzania is expanding its aviation skills pipeline through CATC, the National Institute of Transport, TCAA…
Deutsche Aircraft to Showcase D328 ® Multi Role Portfolio at ILA Berlin 2026
Deutsche Aircraft will present its D328 Multi Role aircraft and a new uncrewed aircraft capability…
Open R&D Opportunity for Aerospace Innovation
The Transnational Eureka Lightweighting Call 2026 is open for international R&D projects, with aerospace among…
Successful First Flight of the World’s First Unmanned Airborne Early Warning Solution
SAAB and GA-ASI have completed the first flight of an unmanned Airborne Early Warning solution,…
Eve Completes Hover & Low-Speed Flights Block, Advancing eVTOL Toward Transition Flight Testing
Eve has completed the hover and low-speed flight test block for its full-scale eVTOL engineering…
Intellisense Systems Selected by Boeing for $400M+ C-17 Flight Deck Replacement Program
Intellisense Systems has been selected by Boeing to provide Data Concentrator Units and Multifunction Displays…
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TECNAM Elevates the Four-Seat Experience with the Launch of the P2010 MkIII
Tecnam has launched the P2010 MkIII upgrade, introducing a redesigned interior, factory-designed air conditioning for…
ITA Airways to SAVE FUEL and reduce Emissions in 2026 thanks to AI-Powered Tool
ITA Airways is deploying SITA OptiFlight® across its fleet to optimise climb performance using AI,…
The Future of Aviation Depends on Empowering the Modern Pilot
As aviation becomes more advanced and data-driven, the role of the pilot is becoming more…
Aviation Capital Group Delivers First of Six New Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Aviation Capital Group has delivered the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal…
Nacelle Improvement Elevates Bell Boeing V-22 Readiness
Bell Textron has reported a 75% reduction in maintenance hours for the CV-22 Osprey following…
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Engine Powers Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue Autonomous Wingman
Pratt & Whitney is supplying a PW500-series engine to power Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue…
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Casablanca, Morocco
Pratt & Whitney Canada has opened a new manufacturing facility in Nouaceur’s Midparc Industrial Zone,…
AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China
AutoFlight has completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL trial for dedicated spring tea transport, demonstrating a…
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ Engine Certified for Airbus A320neo Aircraft Family
European Union Aviation Safety Agency has certified the GTF Advantage engine from Pratt & Whitney…
Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options for Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft into Firm Orders
Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders, strengthening its…
PC-12 Pro Simulator Certified for Pilot Training
Pilatus PC-12 PRO simulators gain EASA and FAA approval, advancing pilot training with cutting-edge cockpit…
Cessna SkyCourier Strengthens Mission Versatility with New In-Flight Operable Door Option
Cessna SkyCourier introduces an in-flight operable door, enhancing versatility for military, humanitarian and commercial missions…
Beyond Aero Selects Luxaviation as Launch Operator to Prepare Entry into Service of Its Hydrogen-Electric Business Aircraft
Beyond Aero partners with Luxaviation to advance hydrogen-electric business aviation and prepare for real-world entry…
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Officially Named MV-75 Cheyenne II
US Army names its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft the MV-75 Cheyenne II, marking a…
GISS 2026 Concludes with Global Commitments to Strengthen Aviation Implementation and Capacity
GISS 2026 concludes in Marrakech with global commitments, partnerships, and agreements to strengthen aviation implementation,…