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Emirates Engineering Becomes First UAE Organisation to Receive Major Design Modification Approval from GCAA

Emirates Engineering Becomes First UAE Organisation to Receive Major Design Modification Approval from GCAA

Emirates Engineering becomes the first UAE organisation approved by the GCAA for major aircraft design modifications, enabling in-house STC capability and supporting fleet refurbishment and future MRO expansion at DWC.
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  • Biometrics Could Save African Airports Millions, Says IATA

    A new IATA study shows African airports could save up to $80 million by integrating domestic and international passenger flows using biometric digital ID.

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    17 November 2025

    Biometrics Could Save African Airports Millions, Says IATA
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Yingling Aviation Completes First Winglet Installation on Falcon 900

    Yingling Aviation completes its first Falcon 900 winglet installation ahead of schedule, showcasing precision engineering and exceptional craftsmanship.

    Completed winglet install on a Falcon 900 in Yingling Aviation hangar
  • AISI – Aerospace Industry Support Initiative

    AISI, an initiative of the dtic and hosted by the CSIR, invites companies in aerospace, defence, marine and advanced manufacturing to apply by 20 March 2026.

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    15 September 2025

  • Lanseria International Airport Becomes First in Africa to Deploy Avionix FlightLine, Pioneering the Future of Surface and Airspace Awareness

    Lanseria International Airport leads Africa with Avionix FlightLine, enhancing airspace safety and real-time aircraft monitoring.

    SSASS Holdings
  • Ethiopian Airlines Group Inaugurates Major MRO Expansion with New Component Workshop, Central Warehouse, and Two Hangars

    Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new MRO facilities—component workshop, warehouse, and hangars—boosting Africa’s aircraft maintenance capacity.

    Ethiopian Airlines - Facebook Page
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Runway to Resilience: How Long-Term Commitment, Local Leadership, and Engineering Innovation Kept Tuvalu Connected to the World

    Tuvalu's Funafuti Airport overcomes rare subsurface failures with porous asphalt, securing vital air access through engineering innovation and persistence.

  • Engineered Fluids Partners With Dovetail Electric Aviation to Develop Immersion-Cooled Batteries for Electric Aircraft

    Engineered Fluids and Dovetail Electric Aviation collaborate to develop an advanced immersion-cooled battery system for electric aircraft, using AmpCool technology to improve safety, performance, and thermal stability in zero-emission aviation.

    Supplied: Immersion-cooled-battery-system
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  • 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 aviation technicians could limit their impact. Aerviva’s Jekaterina Shalopanova explores how airlines can harness this tech revolution while closing the growing skills gap.

    Predictive Maintenance Revolution: Why Digital Twins and Skilled Technicians Are a Winning Combo
  • Increasing Threats of GPS Jamming and Its Effects on Unmanned Aircraft

    The increasing threat of GPS jamming poses serious risks to unmanned aircraft, affecting navigation, safety, and operational efficiency. Discover how innovative anti-jamming solutions like Tualcom Elektronik’s ANTY can enhance GPS resilience and protect UAS operations.

    SSASS Holdings supplies a number of GPS Anti-jamming technology options for unmanned aircraft
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
    Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.