30 April 2026
Rolls-Royce Wins Back LATAM Airlines with Order for Trent 1000 XE Engines
LATAM Airlines selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE engines for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with durability gains…
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29 April 2026
Africa Strengthens Foundations to Lead Its Own Financing as Domestic Pools Surpass External Flows, AFC Report Shows
Africa’s domestic capital base now exceeds external financing flows, with over US$2 trillion in non-bank capital…
12 February 2026
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key aviation…
12 February 2026
Indra Enhances the Performance of the Meteor Missile, One of the Most Advanced in the World and Operated by the Eurofighter, Rafale and Gripen
Indra upgrades the Meteor missile datalink, extending range, resilience and effectiveness across Eurofighter, Rafale and Gripen…
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Avidyne Announces Certification of Vantage 12 for Cirrus
Avidyne secures FAA certification for its Vantage 12 Flight Display System, offering a cost-effective upgrade…
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney and PBS Group to Develop Next-Generation Auxiliary Power Unit
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and PBS Group will co-develop a next-generation auxiliary power…
High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
IATA has submitted 14 working papers to the 42nd ICAO Assembly, focusing on SAF production,…
Judgement Reserved for Three Weeks in Application Against 12-Year Engine Rule
Judgement on the 12-year engine overhaul rule case has been reserved for three weeks, leaving…
Brigade Discusses How Tailored GSE Safety Systems Can Cut Ground Damage Costs by up to 42%
Discover how Brigade’s tailored GSE safety systems can reduce ground damage costs by up to…
Decarbonising Aviation: European Commission Supports Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The European Commission, in partnership with AFCAC, is driving sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in…
Riyadh Selected as Host for Routes World 2026
Saudi Arabia will host Routes World 2026 in Riyadh, highlighting its aviation growth, Vision 2030…
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…
Aviation Africa Summit 2025: How Must Africa Move Forward on SAF?
Aviation Africa 2025 will showcase expert-led strategies to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and…
SA’s Aviation: Strategic Driver of Economic Growth
In 2023, aviation contributed USD 5.7 billion to South Africa’s economy, supporting 46,000 jobs. Government…
Avolon Orders 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo Airbus Aircraft
Avolon has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, including 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo,…
Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June
Global air travel demand rose by 2.6% in June 2025, according to IATA. Capacity grew…
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AERO South Africa and AfBAA Announce Partnership and Safety & Training Workshop
AERO South Africa 2025 and the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) partner to host a…
Angola and Hungary Expand Aviation and Economic Cooperation
Angola and Hungary have signed a new Air Services Agreement, reinforcing bilateral cooperation in aviation…
Cirium and AFRAA Data Partnership to Drive Growth in African Aviation
Cirium and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have formed a strategic data partnership to enhance…
New AfBAA Leadership Shares Plans to Revitalise African Business Aviation Organisation at EBACE 2025
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) unveils a revitalised vision under new leadership. Chairperson Dawit…
Rescued Secretary Bird Flown to Safety in Easter Weekend Conservation Mission
A juvenile secretary bird rescued in the Karoo was flown to safety in Dullstroom by…
South Africa: Transport Ministry Advances Sector Transformation with Integrated Charter and New Development Funds
South Africa’s Department of Transport is advancing sector-wide transformation through revised Transport Sector Codes, a…
Kenya’s Aviation Sector Records Steady Growth in 2024
Kenya’s aviation sector recorded steady growth in 2024, with increases in international passenger traffic, aircraft…
Aviation Africa 2025 highlights the future of Advanced Air Mobility
Aviation Africa 2025 will spotlight the continent’s growing focus on advanced air mobility, featuring drones…
Ghana’s Chip-Embedded Passport Rollout Begins
Ghana has officially launched its chip-embedded passport system, meeting ICAO standards with advanced security features,…
How Digital Borders are Transforming Travel
Future-proof border control with digital transformation. Learn how biometrics, AI, and digital IDs create faster,…
International Aircraft Dealers Association Reports Strong Q1 Sales Amid Growing Market Caution
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) reports a 24% year-on-year increase in aircraft sales for…
Aviation Major Driver of Economic Growth and Connectivity in Egypt
IATA’s latest study highlights aviation’s major contribution to Egypt’s economy, supporting 1.4 million jobs and…
ACIA Aero Leasing Announces the Appointment of Bradley Gordon as SVP Banking & Capital Markets
ACIA Aero Leasing appoints Bradley Gordon as SVP Banking & Capital Markets. With over $2bn…
Preliminary Report Issued for ZU-IMP Impala MK1 Accident at West Coast Saldanha Airshow
The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)…
Zambia Positioning Itself to Become an Aviation Hub
Zambia is positioning itself as a regional aviation hub through major airport upgrades, regulatory reforms,…