10 August 2026
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 Achieves First Flight, Advancing Next-Generation Light Jet Toward Certification
The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype has completed its first flight, putting all three Citation Gen3…
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10 August 2026
King Air B300/B300C FAA Airworthiness Directive Takes Effect 10 August 2026
FAA AD 2026-15-05 introduces revised wing inspection and component-replacement limits for specified heavyweight Textron Aviation B300…
10 August 2026
Hartzell Navigator Propeller STC Expanded for a Wide Range of Beechcraft Bonanzas
Hartzell Propeller has expanded its Navigator carbon fibre propeller STC to most Bonanza A36, G36 and…
9 August 2026
Bristell Plans Garmin AXIS for Classic and B23 Models
Bristell plans to introduce Garmin AXIS displays on its Classic line from Q4 2026 and B23…
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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…
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Completes Fully Digital Assembly Readiness Review for NGAP Engine
Pratt & Whitney has completed a fully digital technical assessment of its XA103 engine for…
Catalina Aircraft Company Advances Modern Amphibious Aircraft Platform for Global Multi-Mission Operations
Catalina Aircraft Company has established U.S. operations in Vero Beach, Florida, to develop the Catalina…
Nigeria Advances Aviation Financing Reforms Through Cape Town Convention Compliance
Nigeria is strengthening its position as a more competitive market for aircraft financing and leasing…
Inside EAMS: How FL Technics Turns Ageing Aviation Assets Into Market Opportunities
FL Technics’ Engines, Airframes & Materials Services division is helping airlines and lessors turn ageing…
Ontic Tackles Parts Availability Head-On with Launch of New Strategic Teardown Programme
Ontic has launched a proactive teardown procurement programme to strengthen long-term parts availability for established…
Airlink to Launch First Ever Non-Stop Cape Town-Zanzibar Service
Airlink will launch the first-ever non-stop Cape Town-Zanzibar service from 03 October 2026, operating weekly…
Hormuz Crisis Shows Clean Energy Is Key to Reducing the Economic Cost of Fossil Fuel Dependence
The Energy Transitions Commission says the Hormuz crisis shows that fossil fuel dependence is not…
New Cessna Caravans to Boost USDA’s Fight Against Crop-Damaging Insects
USDA APHIS has ordered three Cessna Caravan aircraft from Textron Aviation to release sterile insects…
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Provides Update on Jet Fuel Conversion Kit, the CD-300 STC Development for Cessna 206
Continental Aerospace Technologies and FTI have completed the first tests of the CD-300 Jet-A engine…
Defence Committees Commend Denel Aeronautics for Operational Effectiveness and Stability
South Africa’s defence committees have commended Denel Aeronautics as a critical strategic partner to the…
EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX Jet
EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX, marking the arrival of the…
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Air Ghana Expands Freighter Capacity with Boeing 737-400 Special Freighter
Air Ghana adds a Boeing 737-400SF freighter in Accra, increasing capacity for charter, perishables, and…
NAF Reinforces Air Power Through Advanced Technical Training on AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker Helicopter
Nigerian Air Force advances operational readiness with AW109 Trekker helicopter technical training, enhancing maintenance capability,…
Continental Aerospace Technologies 2026 Factory Training Academy Schedule
Continental Aerospace Technologies announces its 2026 Factory Training Academy, offering hands-on AvGas and Jet-A piston…
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,…
Abelo Confirms Three Additional ATR 72-600 Options
Abelo confirms three additional ATR 72-600 options, strengthening its regional aviation strategy and expanding sustainable…
Orqa Launches H7 WingCore: The High-Performance, Fully NDAA-Compliant Flight Controller for Fixed-Wing and VTOL Platforms
Orqa launches the NDAA-compliant H7 WingCore flight controller for fixed-wing and VTOL platforms, delivering high…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…