Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
In a decisive move to expand its presence in Africa, VistaJet, the world’s premier global business aviation company, is launching its inaugural East and South Africa Static Display Roadshow. This landmark event will feature the renowned Bombardier Global 7500, the largest and longest-range business jet, underscoring VistaJet’s commitment to the continent’s growing business aviation market. […]
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The Czech Republic’s largest aircraft manufacturer, AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, has officially named its most advanced trainer aircraft the L-39 Skyfox. Celebrating over a century of aviation innovation, Aero draws on its storied legacy with iconic aircraft such as the L-29 Dolphin and L-39 Albatros, while introducing a modern marvel tailored for multi-role performance. A Legacy […]
AERO L-39 SKYFOX: THE CZECH FOX SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTSRead More »
Proflight Zambia has announced its first interline agreement with a European carrier, partnering with Turkish Airlines to bolster connectivity between Southern Africa and Europe. This milestone deal, launching in November 2024, facilitates seamless travel from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Lusaka and Livingstone, integrating Proflight’s regional routes with Turkish Airlines’ vast global network. Turkish Airlines […]
PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA AND TURKISH AIRLINES JOIN FORCES TO ENHANCE AFRICA-EUROPE CONNECTIVITYRead More »
GE Aerospace, in partnership with Boeing, NASA, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is spearheading a groundbreaking project to model the integration of Open Fan engine technology with an aircraft. This initiative, awarded 840,000 supercomputing hours through the US Department of Energy’s INCITE program, marks a significant step forward in advancing fuel-efficient aviation technologies. Open Fan […]
GE AEROSPACE DRIVES INNOVATION WITH OPEN FAN ENGINE DESIGN STUDYRead More »
Pilatus has signed a contract to deliver 19 PC-21 training aircraft. The PC-21 will not only provide Canada with the most technically advanced training system but also a very cost-effective, environmentally friendly training platform for military pilots. Pilatus is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a major contract with KF Aerospace as part of […]
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE TO USE 19 PC-21 NEXT GENERATION TRAINERS IN THE FUTURERead More »
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will undergo a change of leadership following the decision by current CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster, to step down at the end of March 2025 after almost 33 years at the company’s helm. Airlink’s current Chief Financial Officer, de Villiers Engelbrecht, will take over from Mr Foster as the […]
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in collaboration with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, has issued a crucial warning to the aviation community as new unleaded fuels begin entering the market. The advisory highlights the potential for misfuelling incidents, urging pilots, aircraft owners, and service personnel to exercise heightened vigilance during […]
AOPA ISSUES URGENT ADVISORY ON FUELING RISKS AMID INTRODUCTION OF UNLEADED AVGASRead More »
CommuteAir, a regional airline based in the United States, has deepened its collaboration with Brazilian aerospace leader Embraer by signing a contract for the Exchange Plus Program. This agreement provides CommuteAir with comprehensive inventory management and repair services tailored to its fleet of E-Jet aircraft, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability The partnership builds on an […]
COMMUTEAIR EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH EMBRAER TO STRENGTHEN E-JET FLEET SUPPORTRead More »
Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace, a pioneering developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced a significant investment that secures the company’s future. The $50 million (£39 million) capital injection from U.S. investor Mudrick Capital will provide critical funding to continue development of the VX4 flying taxi, a four-passenger electric aircraft capable of traveling […]
Swedish hybrid-electric aviation innovator Heart Aerospace is setting its sights on 2025 for a groundbreaking milestone: the first fully electric experimental flight of its demonstrator aircraft, the Heart Experimental 1 (Heart X1). This pioneering event will take place at Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York, a region emerging as a hub for next-generation transportation […]
HEART AEROSPACE EYES 2025 FOR HISTORIC ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT TEST FLIGHTRead More »
