29 April 2026
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, Casablanca,…
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Manufacturing
19 April 2026
Special Flux for Nitinol and Nickel in High-Performance Military Applications
EO-M-026 flux enables reliable soldering of nitinol and nickel alloys, supporting high-performance military, UAV and aerospace…
10 April 2026
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, Piper,…
10 April 2026
Abelo Confirms Three Additional ATR 72-600 Options
Abelo confirms three additional ATR 72-600 options, strengthening its regional aviation strategy and expanding sustainable fleet…
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ATR Reports Strong 2025 Demand, Prepares 2026 Ramp-up
ATR reports 60 gross orders, $1.2 billion revenue and 32 deliveries in 2025, as it…
Airbus Posts Landmark FY2025 Results, Raises Dividend and Targets 870 Deliveries in 2026
Airbus reports FY2025 EBIT Adjusted of €7.1bn, 793 deliveries, record backlog of 8,754 aircraft and…
Safran Establishes a New Landing Gear Facility in Morocco
Safran will invest €280 million in a 26,000 m² landing gear facility in Casablanca, supporting…
Trump’s Threat to Decertify Canadian Aircraft: Could African Aviation Feel the Shockwaves?
Trump Canada aircraft decertification, Bombardier aircraft Africa, African aviation impact US Canada trade, Bombardier CRJ…
Daher Confirms Its Expertise in Cabin Outfitting with the Renewal of Its Contracts for the Airbus A350 and A330
Daher confirms its expertise in cabin outfitting with the renewal of its Airbus A350 and…
IATA and CFM International Renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance
IATA and CFM International extend their MRO agreement to 2033, supporting open competition, easing supply…
IATA Warns of Supply Chain Risks as African Airlines Face Grounded Fleets
Africa’s aviation sector is already feeling one of IATA’s five key global risks, as supply…
African Airlines Association Secretary General Sets Out Strategic Direction for 2026 and Beyond
AFRAA outlines strategic priorities for African aviation to 2026, covering safety, market reform, connectivity, sustainability,…
Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…
Embraer Develops Artificial Intelligence Solution to Increase Data-Driven Operational Efficiency
Embraer and Aquarela Analytics have developed Smart Planning, an AI-based solution that improves inventory management,…
Rolls-Royce Powers Air Algérie’s New Era of Growth with the A330neo
Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first A330neo, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000…
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…
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Airbus Highlights Path to Growth and Decarbonisation at Aviation Africa Summit
Airbus outlines customer support expansion, supply chain recovery, and its plan for decarbonisation and growth…
Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing, and ThinkYoung Open Doors to Fulfilling Careers for Ethiopian Youth
Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing, and ThinkYoung empower Ethiopian youth with STEM training, hands-on aviation experience, and…
AISI – Aerospace Industry Support Initiative
AISI, an initiative of the dtic and hosted by the CSIR, invites companies in aerospace,…
Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of Its First Rolls-Royce Powered Airbus A330neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000…
GKN Aerospace Accelerates Additive Fabrication Ramp-Up With US Expansio
GKN Aerospace expands its Newington, Connecticut site with a new additive fabrication line for Pratt…
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets receive SACAA type certification, paving the way for Airlink’s fleet…
Greene Tweed to Deliver Advanced Thermoplastic Composite Components for Next-Generation Jet Engines
Greene Tweed secures a 10-year aerospace agreement to supply lightweight Xycomp® DLF™ thermoplastic composite components…
South Africa Joint Statement on US Tariffs
South Africa has announced a comprehensive five-point strategy to address the United States’ 30% tariffs,…
South Africa Strengthens Position in Afreximbank with Cabinet Approval of Class A Shareholding
South Africa has secured Cabinet approval to join the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a…
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…
Safran Chooses France for New Carbon Brake Production Facility
Safran announces new €450 million carbon brake facility in France, set to open in 2030…
Navigating Discrete Manufacturing in South Africa Through Digitalisation
Discover how South Africa’s discrete manufacturing sector is embracing digitalisation to overcome infrastructure challenges, improve…
Air Algérie Places Major Order for 16 New ATR 72-600s
Air Algérie orders 16 ATR 72-600s and Africa’s first ATR 72-600 simulator, strengthening regional connectivity…
South Africa: AISI Calls for Aerospace and Defence Manufacturers to Apply for Supplier Development Support
South Africa’s Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) invites aerospace and defence manufacturers to apply for…
Tariff Wars Are Shaking the Aviation Industry — and Rippling Down to Africa
As global tariff wars disrupt aviation supply chains, Africa faces higher costs, delivery delays, and…