20 April 2026
African Aviation MRO: From Capital Flight to Continental Capability
Africa’s aviation growth is constrained by limited MRO capacity, capital flight, and regulatory fragmentation. A shift…
African Pilot Magazine
MRO – Maintenance, Refurb & Overhaul
20 April 2026
African MRO Capacity Constraints and the Case for a Continental Network
African airlines face structural MRO capacity constraints, rising costs, and limited negotiating power, reinforcing the need…
20 April 2026
Africa’s MRO Imperative: Retaining Value and Building Capability
As African aviation enters a new growth phase, the development of a competitive MRO ecosystem has…
20 April 2026
AFRAA’s African MRO Conference
AFRAA’s inaugural African MRO Conference in Addis Ababa brought together 450 delegates from more than 50…
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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,…
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…
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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…
ATS Continues Growth Through Q2 With Expansion of Client Base and Regulatory Approvals
ATS Group continues its 2025 growth with new regulatory approvals, key leadership appointments, and international…
Airbus A330-900neo “Aapravasi Ghat” Returns to Mauritius After an Extended Maintenance Visit
Air Mauritius’ Airbus A330-900neo, Aapravasi Ghat, has returned to Mauritius after a three-month maintenance visit…
FlyMachine is Reinventing Aircraft Refurbishment. One 3D Render at a Time
Discover how FlyMachine is revolutionising aircraft refurbishment through cutting-edge 3D modelling, eliminating costly surprises and…
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.…
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…
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…
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Completes Dassault-Approved Modification Work on Falcon 900EX
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed a 2C heavy…
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Completes its First Gearbox Replacement on Challenger 604
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has successfully completed its first engine accessory gearbox (AGB) replacement…