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Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Its Position as Africa’s Largest A350 Operator with Order for Six Additional A350-900s

Ethiopian Airlines has ordered six more Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest A350 operator and supporting its sustainable growth strategy. The agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow.
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  • Introducing Tecnam’s New Era of Light Aviation

    Tecnam Aircraft leads the industry as the new FAA MOSAIC rules take effect, transforming light aviation with expanded capabilities and greater accessibility.

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    19 November 2025

    Supplied Tecnam
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E Successfully Complete Refuelling Certification Flights

    Embraer and Saab, together with the Brazilian Air Force, have completed in-flight refuelling certification flights between the KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E, advancing operational integration and international capability.

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    17 November 2025

  • The EU’s Role in Advancing African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit

    The EU outlines its aviation support for Africa at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting Global Gateway priorities, EASA technical programmes, SAF cooperation and actions aligned with SAATM and Agenda 2063.

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    16 November 2025

    Speaking on behalf of the European Commission, Sergio Oliete Josa, Head of Sustainable Transport and Urban Development at European Commission (DG INTPA). Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean
  • European Cockpit Association Releases New Guidelines on Commander’s Discretion

    New ECA guidelines on Commander’s Discretion clarify when and how airline commanders can extend or reduce flight duty periods under EASA’s ORO.FTL.205(f). The update reinforces fatigue management, shared responsibility, and safety-first decision-making for pilots and operators worldwide.

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    15 November 2025

  • Emirates Group Achieves Record Half-Year Profit for 2025–26, Maintains Position as the World’s Most Profitable Airline

    Emirates Group posts record half-year profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for 2025–26. Emirates Airline and dnata both achieve double-digit profit growth, reflecting strong global travel demand and operational excellence.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E Successfully Complete Refuelling Certification Flights

    Embraer and Saab, together with the Brazilian Air Force, have completed in-flight refuelling certification flights between the KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E, advancing operational integration and international capability.

    Read

    17 November 2025

  • The EU’s Role in Advancing African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit

    The EU outlines its aviation support for Africa at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting Global Gateway priorities, EASA technical programmes, SAF cooperation and actions aligned with SAATM and Agenda 2063.

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    16 November 2025

    Speaking on behalf of the European Commission, Sergio Oliete Josa, Head of Sustainable Transport and Urban Development at European Commission (DG INTPA). Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Avion Express Offers 250 Open Positions for Pilots Worldwide

    Avion Express, a leading global provider of narrow-body ACMI services and part of Avia Solutions Group, is announcing 250 new pilot positions available worldwide for commercial pilots holding either EASA or ICAO licenses. This announcement is part of the annual recruitment season, launched under the slogan “We take care of you. We take care of…

  • AirExplore Adds an Additional B737-800 to Its Fleet

    AirExplore expands its fleet with a new B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group, strengthening its ACMI operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

    Supplied: AirExplore_ OM-PEX_Author - Daniel Lences
  • Riyadh Air Operates First Flight to London Heathrow

    Riyadh Air begins its first daily service to London Heathrow, marking a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the airline’s Pathway to Perfect plan.

    Supplied: Riyadh Air
  • Arlanda Becomes First Airport in Europe to Implement New Air Traffic Approach Concept

    Swedavia and LFV introduce Europe’s first Established on RNP (EoR) approach at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, enhancing capacity, efficiency, and sustainability.

    Flygtornet på Stockholm Arlanda Airport
  • Avion Express Offers 250 Open Positions for Pilots Worldwide

    Avion Express, a leading global provider of narrow-body ACMI services and part of Avia Solutions Group, is announcing 250 new pilot positions available worldwide for commercial pilots holding either EASA or ICAO licenses. This announcement is part of the annual recruitment season, launched under the slogan “We take care of you. We take care of…

  • AirExplore Adds an Additional B737-800 to Its Fleet

    AirExplore expands its fleet with a new B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group, strengthening its ACMI operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

    Supplied: AirExplore_ OM-PEX_Author - Daniel Lences
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Archer Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities

    Archer Aviation to join the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with United Airlines and US cities, paving the way for supervised air taxi trials.

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    15 September 2025

    Archer’s Midnight aircraft at San Francisco International Airport
  • Joby Plans to Jumpstart US Operations Through White House eVTOL Integration Program

    Joby joins the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to accelerate early US operations, advance FAA certification, and scale air taxi production.

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    15 September 2025

    Joby’s aircraft arrives from Marina airport into Monterey airport, where it completed its first piloted flight between two public airports. Credit: Joby Aviation
  • Air India Group Tackles Flight Efficiency and Emissions with Advanced Data-Driven Tech

    Air India Group adopts SITA OptiFlight® and eWAS to cut fuel burn, reduce emissions by 35,000 tons annually, and enhance operational efficiency.

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    15 September 2025

    Air India Group Tackles Flight Efficiency and Emissions with Advanced Data-Driven Tech
  • News From China: Civil Aviation Transports 147 Million Passengers With Daily Passenger Volume Hitting A Record High During The Summer Travel Season

    Civil aviation carried 147 million passengers in summer 2025, with record-breaking daily volumes and strong growth in domestic and international flights.

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    15 September 2025

  • Bristell B23 Achieves FAA Certification, Strengthening Global Market Position

    Bristell B23 receives FAA Type Certification, adding to its EASA approval and boosting its global market position for flight schools and private pilots.

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    15 September 2025

    B23 Exterior Hero Shot
  • 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 Africa, supporting net-zero aviation by 2050.

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    14 September 2025

  • SkyAlyne Completes Factory Acceptance Of First Two Grob G 120TPs (CT-102B Astra II) Destined For RCAF

    SkyAlyne completes factory acceptance of the first two Grob G 120TPs (CT-102B Astra II) for the RCAF’s Future Aircrew Training programme.

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    9 September 2025

    SkyAlyne Completes Factory Acceptance Of First Two Grob G 120TPs (CT-102B Astra II) Destined For RCAF
  • Rotortrade Delivers AS350 B3+ Utility Helicopter To MERAVO Luftreederei Fluggesellschaft, Germany

    Rotortrade delivers an Arctic-proven AS350 B3+ utility helicopter from Air Greenland to Meravo, highlighting strong demand in Europe’s helicopter market.

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    9 September 2025

    Rotortrade Delivers AS350 B3+ Utility Helicopter To MERAVO Luftreederei Fluggesellschaft, Germany
  • International: OFIL Airborne and Nova Maps Team Up to Bring Wildfire Mapping to Utility Helicopters

    OFIL Airborne and Nova Maps join forces to bring advanced wildfire mapping to utility helicopters, boosting efficiency and real-time aerial firefighting data.

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    1 September 2025

    OFIL Airborne
  • Gulfstream Delivers First G800

    Gulfstream delivers its first G800, the world’s longest-range business jet, certified by FAA and EASA, with luxury design and advanced performance.

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    1 September 2025

    The Gulfstream G800
  • Europe’s New Era of Weather Forecasting Begins with Successful Launch of MetOp-SG A1

    Europe launches MetOp-SG A1, a next-gen satellite delivering unprecedented accuracy in weather forecasting and atmospheric monitoring into the 2040s.

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    1 September 2025

    Europe's new era of weather forecasting begins with successful launch of MetOp-SG A1: Optique video du CSG - S Martin - Copyright 2025 ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE
  • Embraer Achieves Major Milestone With 2,000th Business Jet Delivery

    Embraer delivers its 2,000th business jet, a Praetor 500, marking a major milestone and reinforcing its leadership in midsize and super-midsize aviation.

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    1 September 2025

    Embraer Achieves Major Milestone With 2,000th Business Jet Delivery
  • Turkish Airlines Completes a Landmark Deal for its Airbus A350 Financing with DIB

    Turkish Airlines completes its first Airbus A350 financing in Swiss francs via an Islamic finance lease with Dubai Islamic Bank, marking a strategic milestone.

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    1 September 2025

    Turkish Airlines Completes a Landmark Deal for its Airbus A350 Financing with DIB
  • ICAO, Universal Postal Union Strengthen Airmail Security Against Rising Threats

    ICAO and the Universal Postal Union have strengthened their partnership to enhance global airmail security, introducing advanced screening technologies, improved training, and data sharing to safeguard international mail operations.

    ICAO Universal Postal Union strengthen airmail security against rising threats
  • Signia Aerospace Acquires Precise Flight, Expanding Capabilities in Aviation Safety and Performance

    Signia Aerospace has acquired Precise Flight, a leading developer of aviation safety systems, expanding its capabilities in innovative aerospace technology and enhancing service to global aviation customers.