The Next Step for SAA: An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share
South African Airways has wet-leased a 2016 Airbus A330-300 to modernise its fleet, but analysts…
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South African Airways has wet-leased a 2016 Airbus A330-300 to modernise its fleet, but analysts…
Runway overruns remain a major safety risk in African aviation. IFALPA calls for Runway Overrun…
Discover how Mayday-SA is leading the way in aviation mental health support, helping pilots and…
AFG Aviation Ireland delivers two CRJ1000 aircraft on finance lease to Cally Air, boosting fleet…
Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB partner on a $10B Bishoftu International Airport, set to transform African…
Lanseria International Airport leads Africa with Avionix FlightLine, enhancing airspace safety and real-time aircraft monitoring.
African travellers are rejecting airline green fees. Who should pay for climate costs? A new…
Airlink confirms lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, boosting fleet capacity and…
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Discover Airlines joins Seychelles in 2025, boosting air connectivity, tourism growth, and direct links with…
Gulfstream delivers its first G800, the world’s longest-range business jet, certified by FAA and EASA,…
ACMI leasing, often described as an “airline in a box,” offers airlines flexibility without asset…
Gabon’s Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has appointed new directors as part of statutory reforms, including…
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) highlights its customer-centric strategy, digital transformation, and service excellence, driving…
Ethiopian Airlines has opened the new Yabello Airport in Oromia, Ethiopia, with a passenger service…
Embry-Riddle researchers create an AI system to transcribe and standardise pilot-controller radio communications, reducing errors…
Embraer delivers its 2,000th business jet, a Praetor 500, marking a major milestone and reinforcing…
Turkish Airlines completes its first Airbus A350 financing in Swiss francs via an Islamic finance…
RwandAir boosts operations with two new Boeing 737-800s and returning aircraft, reducing delays and enhancing…
UNEP and ICAO launch $82.5m project to phase out toxic PFAS firefighting foams in African…
Mango Airlines has flown its last flight, leaving a gap in South Africa’s budget travel…
Sakeliga secures a landmark Pretoria High Court ruling declaring it unlawful to tie air service…
Real-time runway friction reporting could transform aviation safety in Africa. We explore ICAO’s Global Reporting…
ACSA unveils plans for three aerotropolises and six smart airport cities, transforming South Africa’s airports…
IFALPA warns of safety risks in non-routine flight operations. What does this mean for pilots,…
Joby completes first piloted eVTOL air taxi flight between two public airports, marking a key…
Greene Tweed secures a 10-year aerospace agreement to supply lightweight Xycomp® DLF™ thermoplastic composite components…
Growthpoint Properties has partnered with FlySafair to launch SmartFlight, an industry-first travel benefit for Johannesburg…
The GöKHUN Unmanned Aerial System from ESEN is a tactical VTOL drone powered by Sky…
ICAO and the Universal Postal Union have strengthened their partnership to enhance global airmail security,…
Embraer Defense Europe has signed strategic MoUs with leading Lithuanian partners to strengthen aerospace cooperation,…
Hartzell Propeller’s three-blade Polaris carbon fibre propeller has earned EASA certification for the Diamond DA40…
General Atomics AeroTec Systems introduces Tartaric Sulphuric Acid Anodising (TSAA) to the Do228 NXT, delivering…
Active airline pilots who also instruct bring real-world expertise into training, improving pilot skills, safety,…
Textron Aviation now offers the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity option on the Cessna Citation CJ4…
Moi International Airport, Mombasa, has completed full-scale emergency drills simulating aircraft and sabotage incidents to…
In 2023, aviation contributed USD 5.7 billion to South Africa’s economy, supporting 46,000 jobs. Government…
TAAG Angola Airlines has launched an official recruitment portal to streamline hiring, improve transparency, and…
Kenya and Somalia plan MoU to enhance cooperation on aviation accident investigations, aiming to boost…
Global air cargo demand rose 0.8% in June 2025 despite trade tensions, with Asia-Pacific leading…
Avincis celebrates 10 years of offshore helicopter operations in Mozambique, expanding its Leonardo AW139 fleet…
FL Technics has been appointed as an official Honeywell Aerospace Technologies channel partner, allowing the…
Avolon has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, including 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo,…
Global air travel demand rose by 2.6% in June 2025, according to IATA. Capacity grew…
Protect avionics from corrosion and static during storage and transit. Discover Cortec®’s dual-protection VpCI® packaging…
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique invites bids for the short-term wet lease of five aircraft. Submission…
Guinea signs MoU with Gewan Africa to relaunch Air Guinée and modernise its aviation sector,…
Ghana inaugurates new Air Navigation Services Complex and launches API/PNR systems, advancing aviation safety and…