20 February 2026
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 targets…
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MRO – Maintenance, Refurb & Overhaul
12 February 2026
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key aviation…
6 February 2026
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 A330…
5 February 2026
Boeing Sees Continued Growth Across African Aviation Markets
Boeing forecasts demand for more than 1,200 new aircraft for African airlines over 20 years, highlighting…
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African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Aviation Financing, Skills Development and Sustainability
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire sign an LOI to advance aviation financing, skills…
Mauritania Airlines Outlines 2026 Maintenance and Engine Procurement Priorities
Mauritania Airlines has published its 2026 Annual Procurement Plan, detailing engine leasing, maintenance activity 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…
Ethiopian Achieves Major MRO Breakthrough with First A350-900 Full Strip and Paint Program in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has completed Africa’s first Airbus A350-900 full strip-and-paint programme, marking a major milestone…
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,…
TAAG’s Roadmap for 2026 and Setting Ambitious Targets for 2030
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…
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…
Boeing: Africa’s Rising Passenger Air Traffic will spur Region’s Fleet to more than Double by 2044
Boeing forecasts 6% annual passenger traffic growth in Africa, with the region’s commercial aircraft fleet…
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering Invests in Operational Excellence with Boeing Tailored Parts Package
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering has signed a Tailored Parts Package agreement with Boeing to secure…
Kenya Airways boosts 787 fleet reliability with Boeing Airplane Health Management
Kenya Airways has extended its agreement with Boeing to use the Airplane Health Management system,…
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Strengthens its Regional Presence with Renewed US FAA and African Approvals
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has renewed its FAA and multiple African civil aviation approvals,…
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IATA and Oliver Wyman Sound the Alarm on Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain
IATA and Oliver Wyman expose $11 billion in costs from global aircraft supply chain delays,…
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Completes ADS-B Installations on Various Business Jets
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has completed ADS-B upgrades across several business jet platforms, supporting…
Botswana’s NDP 12 Prioritises Aviation Reform and Infrastructure Development
Botswana’s NDP 12 outlines aviation reforms, airport upgrades, and Air Botswana’s turnaround to strengthen the…
SalamAir and Mach Aerospace International Partner to Provide Aircraft Wheels and Brakes Maintenance Services
SalamAir and Mach Aerospace International sign a 10-year MOU to establish aircraft wheels and brakes…
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Expand Partnership with Codeshare Flights to 19 Destinations
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways expand their partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations, enhancing…
BAE Systems and Aviation Concepts, LLC Renew International Distributor Agreement
BAE Systems and Aviation Concepts renew their international distributor agreement, strengthening global access to aerospace…
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…
Veryon AIRE Redefines Aviation Maintenance with AI-Powered Intelligence Across the Entire Fleet
Veryon launches AIRE, an AI-powered aviation intelligence platform delivering predictive maintenance, smarter fleet management, and…
Yingling Aviation Completes First Winglet Installation on Falcon 900
Yingling Aviation completes its first Falcon 900 winglet installation ahead of schedule, showcasing precision engineering…
Acron Aviation and Flight Data Technologies Join Forces to Deliver an Innovative Vision for Flight Data Management
Acron Aviation and Flight Data Technologies partner to enhance flight data management, improving safety, efficiency,…
Continental’s AvGas Engine Training Returns to Lanseria, South Africa
Continental returns to Lanseria for AvGas engine training, equipping African mechanics with hands-on skills and…
Minister of Aviation Performs Groundbreaking of Air Peace MRO Facility in Lagos
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo breaks ground on Air Peace’s new MRO facility in Lagos,…
HUBTEX to Present New Work Platform for Aircraft Maintenance at MRO Europe 2025
Discover HUBTEX’s new omnidirectional EPL platform for safe, precise aircraft maintenance and assembly, debuting at…
The Rise of Pilot Maintenance: The IFALPA Weighs In
IFALPA’s new position paper on pilot maintenance sparks debate in Africa, balancing safety, training and…
FL Technics Becomes Official Channel Partner of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
FL Technics has been appointed as an official Honeywell Aerospace Technologies channel partner, allowing the…
