2 September 2026
voestalpine Secures EUR 1 Billion in Aerospace Orders Including Airbus
voestalpine’s High Performance Metals Division has secured aerospace orders worth around EUR 1 billion over the…
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26 August 2026
Airbus Kicks Off Wing Facility Extension with Major Investment into Belfast Site
Airbus has started construction on a 6,221 square metre extension to its Belfast wing facility, the…
26 August 2026
Terra Industries Closes US$52 Million Seed Round Ahead of Ghana Drone Factory Opening
Terra Industries has closed its seed round at US$52 million and plans to open Pax-2, its…
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…
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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…
Airbus Streamlines Its Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Offering
Airbus consolidates its tactical uncrewed aerial systems, creating a unified portfolio under Airbus Helicopters to…
Safran Strengthens Its Industrial Footprint in Morocco to Support Growth in Global Air Traffic
Safran expands in Morocco with new LEAP MRO and assembly facilities, investing €350m to boost…
Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More Than $11 Billion in 2025
IATA and Oliver Wyman warn that aircraft supply chain delays could cost airlines $11 billion…
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…
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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…