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Bombardier to digitally transform the aircraft engineering process from concept through to production with Siemens Xcelerator
Bombardier expands its use of Siemens Xcelerator software, including NX, Capital, and Mendix platforms, to…
Menzies Aviation strengthens position as world’s largest aviation services provider with $305m deal to acquire G2
Menzies Aviation, an Agility Global company, and the leading service partner to the world’s airports…
United Invests in Next Generation Blended Wing Aircraft Start-Up JetZero
United Airlines has invested in aviation start-up JetZero to advance the development of its next-generation…
Huawei Launches Five Solutions to Accelerate Aviation Intelligence
Huawei has unveiled five cutting-edge aviation solutions at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025, including the Smart…
South African Civil Aviation Authority Tables Strategic Plan for 2025–2030
The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2030 focuses on strengthening compliance with…
Historic MoU Strengthens Ties Between Commercial and General Aviation in Southern Africa
The Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA) and the Board of Airline Representatives of…
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,…
Think Before You Refurb: Common Pitfalls and How to Dodge Them
Refurbishing an aircraft can add real value when done right—but common mistakes can be costly.…
ExecuJet and Acher Aviation: Elevating Africa’s Helicopter and Fixed-Wing Services
ExecuJet and Acher Aviation have built a leading helicopter division serving Africa’s VIP, humanitarian, mining,…
The Global and African Airline Industry: A Closer Look at the Latest Report
The AFRAA Q3 2024 Air Transport Report reveals global airline recovery and rising African airline…
Paperless Cockpits Can Be a Double-Edged Sword for Initial Pilot Training
As aviation embraces paperless cockpits and Electronic Flight Bags, pilot training academies must balance digital…
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…
First Airbus A330 MRTT for the Spanish Air and Space Force Enters Into Service
The Spanish Air and Space Force has inducted its first Airbus A330 MRTT into service.…
Bucher to Supply Galley Solutions for Ethiopian Airlines’ Next-Generation Boeing 777-9 Fleet
Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with Bucher to supply advanced galley systems for its new Boeing…
LMS Partners With PT Dirgantara to Modernize the NC212i
LMS has partnered with PT Dirgantara Indonesia to modernise the NC212i aircraft with advanced Fuel…
INTEGRAL E Continues Its Test Campaign and Performs Its First Inverted Flight, a Major Step in the Certification Process of the First All-Electric Aerobatic Aircraft
AURA AERO’s INTEGRAL E, the world’s first all-electric aerobatic aircraft, has completed its first inverted…
Gulfstream G800 Earns FAA and EASA Certifications
Gulfstream’s G800 has received FAA and EASA certification, confirming its status as the world’s longest-range…
Predictive Maintenance Revolution: Why Digital Twins and Skilled Technicians Are a Winning Combo
Digital twins and predictive maintenance are transforming aircraft MRO, but a global shortage of skilled…
Kenya: Senator Abass Wants Answers on the Commercialisation and Accessibility of Wajir Airport
Senator Mohammed Abass has called for answers on the continued military control of Wajir Airport,…
Kenya Airways goes live with NDC content in Amadeus
Kenya Airways becomes the first airline in Sub-Saharan Africa to launch NDC content through the…
Namene Kalili Joins Namibia Airports Company to Steer Commercial and Strategic Direction
Namibia Airports Company has appointed economist Namene Kalili as Executive for Commercial Services and Strategy.…
FlyAngola Increases Flights From Namibia
FlyAngola has expanded its service from Windhoek to Angola, offering six weekly flights to Benguela,…
Air Legends Foundation bringing ‘Flight of the Cats’ to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
The Air Legends Foundation will showcase four historic Grumman fighter aircraft – the Wildcat, Hellcat,…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Engages Seabury Solutions to Automate Aviation Safety Security Regulation (ASSR) Functions
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has partnered with Seabury Solutions to automate its aviation…
Airlink Achieves IATA Environmental Assessment Certification
Airlink has earned IATA’s IEnvA environmental certification, affirming its commitment to sustainability and wildlife protection,…
Regulatory Authorities Wade into South Africa’s Turbulent Aviation Sector
Regulators are cracking down on South Africa’s aviation sector amid rising complaints, fuel supply instability,…
Zambia and Angola Strengthen Air Connectivity with New Bilateral Agreement
Zambia and Angola have signed a bilateral air services agreement to enhance regional connectivity, support…
Embraer and Kenya Airways Sign Collaborative Inventory Planning Agreement
Embraer and Kenya Airways have signed an agreement under the ECIP programme to optimise inventory…
BOC Aviation Orders 70 A320neo Family Aircraft
BOC Aviation has placed a firm order for 70 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking its…
Airbus Showcases Hydrogen Aircraft Technologies During Its 2025 Airbus Summit
Airbus highlights its progress in hydrogen-powered aircraft at the 2025 Airbus Summit, presenting updated plans…
Building a Safer Future: A Vision for Safety Management in Aviation
Lelani Austen of LAMM Safety shares her mission to improve aviation safety management systems within…
Airport and Runway Expansion in Africa: Africa’s Aviation Revolution?
Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand.…
Airbus to Design and Build ESA’s ExoMars Rover Lander Platform
Airbus has been selected to design and build key systems for the ESA’s ExoMars lander,…
Ethiopian Airlines selects Safran’s Z400 Economy seats for its B777-9 Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an MoU with Safran for Z400 economy class seats on eight…
A Pilot’s Insight into Navigating the World’s Most Daunting Airports
Discover how pilots navigate the world’s most challenging airports through expert training, simulator sessions, and…
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Announces Jet-A Piston Engines Reach 12 Million Flight Hours
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ celebrates over 12 million flight hours for its Jet-A piston engines, highlighting…
Africa’s Leading Aerospace and Defence Exhibition Returns in 2026
Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2026 returns to Air Force Base Waterkloof, offering a…
Modernising Air Traffic Management: The Global Challenge
Modernising global Air Traffic Management (ATM) is crucial as aviation traffic soars and infrastructure ages.…
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Commemorates 120 Years of Powering Legacies Forward
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ celebrates 120 years of innovation in aviation, marking a legacy of high-performance…
The IFALPA Tackles the Controversy of Reduced Crew Operations
The aviation industry faces growing debate over Reduced Crew Operations, including Single-Pilot and Extended Minimum…
Qatar Airways Nears Boeing 777 Fleet-Wide Starlink Upgrade, Set to Expand to Airbus A350 this Month
Qatar Airways nears completion of its Boeing 777 Starlink WiFi rollout and will soon begin…
Garmin Introduces GCO 14 – Its First Carbon Monoxide Detector for Aircraft
Discover the Garmin GCO 14, a certified remote-mount carbon monoxide detector for aircraft. Seamlessly integrated…
Ongoing Concerns About GNSS Interference – Where Does Africa Fall in This Global Challenge?
GNSS interference through jamming and spoofing is a growing threat to aviation safety. With Africa’s…
Helihacking: A New Approach to Ecosystem Restoration
Helihacking combines helicopter aviation and mountaineering to combat invasive species in South Africa’s Western Cape.…
Cessna Caravan Celebrates 40 Years of Adventures as One of the Most Versatile Aircraft in the Industry
Textron Aviation has announced that the company is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Cessna…
Air Methods Expands Its Fleet with Airbus, Including H140 Helicopters
Air Methods expands its fleet with new Airbus helicopters, including the H140, H125, and H135,…
IATA Has Promoted Increase in Digital Identity, But How Likely is a Swift Uptake in Africa?
The aviation sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation, with the International Air Transport Association…
Interministerial Meeting Addresses the Future of AIBD SA and Air Senegal SA
An interministerial meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko outlined strategic reforms to revitalise Air…
Embraer and Denel sign MoU to cooperate on the KC- 390 Millennium
Embraer and Denel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on the KC-390…
African Development Bank and Mozambique Launch Drone-Based Initiative to Boost Disaster Preparedness
The African Development Bank, Mozambique, and Korea’s Busan Technopark have launched a drone-based disaster management…
Uganda Airlines’ First Direct Entebbe–London Gatwick Flight Set for 18 May 2025
Uganda Airlines will launch direct flights from Entebbe to London Gatwick on 18 May 2025,…
Ethiopia and Uganda Sign Eight Bilateral Agreements — Three Focused on Aviation Cooperation
Ethiopia and Uganda signed eight bilateral agreements during the 4th Joint Ministerial Commission, including three…
