Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Programme continues to expand global engineering talent pipeline The GE Aerospace Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati, has marked the graduation of 28 students from its Next Engineers Academy, reinforcing ongoing efforts to develop future engineering talent through structured STEM education initiatives. PROGRAMME BUILDS PATHWAYS INTO ENGINEERING The latest cohort represents the third […]
GE AEROSPACE FOUNDATION MARKS NEXT ENGINEERS GRADUATION MILESTONERead More »
Emirates and Wesgro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at increasing inbound tourism to Cape Town and the Western Cape through targeted international market development. STRATEGIC TOURISM PARTNERSHIP Emirates and Wesgro have formalised a partnership to promote travel to Cape Town and the Western Cape from key global markets. The agreement was signed […]
EMIRATES AND WESGRO SIGN AGREEMENT TO BOOST CAPE TOWN TOURISMRead More »
Textron Aviation has introduced a Gogo 5G connectivity upgrade for multiple Cessna Citation business jets, following FAA certification of the system. 5G CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE APPROVED Textron Aviation has announced the availability of a Gogo 5G connectivity upgrade for a range of Cessna Citation aircraft, enabled by the issuance of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from […]
TEXTRON AVIATION EXPANDS 5G CABIN CONNECTIVITY ACROSS CITATION FLEETRead More »
AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 will feature its largest-ever business aviation showcase, with increased aircraft representation, expanded partnerships and a broader industry programme. RECORD AIRCRAFT REPRESENTATION AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 will open on 22 April with a record 50 business aviation aircraft on display, up from 30 the previous year. The exhibition will include a mix of […]
AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN 2026 SEES RECORD BUSINESS AVIATION PRESENCERead More »
ANTAVIA has been awarded Authorised Repair Centre status by Héroux-Devtek, expanding landing gear MRO capability for Embraer business jets in Europe. AUTHORISATION FOR LANDING GEAR SUPPORT ANTAVIA, a business of AMETEK MRO, has been appointed as an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) by Héroux‑Devtek. The agreement covers the repair and overhaul of landing gear systems […]
ANTAVIA APPOINTED AUTHORISED REPAIR CENTRE FOR HÉROUX-DEVTEK LANDING GEARRead More »
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia has received regulatory approval to support Gulfstream G650ER aircraft registered in Vietnam, expanding regional maintenance capability. REGULATORY APPROVAL GRANTED Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia to perform line and base maintenance on Vietnam-registered Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. The approval includes the ability to conduct heavy maintenance […]
VIETNAM APPROVES EXECUJET MRO MALAYSIA FOR GULFSTREAM G650ER MAINTENANCERead More »
Boeing and Millennium Space Systems are expanding satellite production and introducing a new mid-class platform to meet growing demand. PRODUCTION CAPACITY EXPANDED Boeing and its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems are expanding satellite production capacity as demand increases across defence and commercial space markets. The initiative focuses on increasing manufacturing throughput while broadening the companies’ […]
BOEING AND MILLENNIUM EXPAND SATELLITE PRODUCTION TO MEET RISING DEMANDRead More »
IATA is calling for temporary airport slot relief as Middle East disruptions threaten airline operations and network stability. SLOT FLEXIBILITY UNDER REVIEW The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging governments to consider temporary slot relief measures as airlines navigate operational disruption linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis. Airport slots, which determine when […]
IATA CALLS FOR SLOT RELIEF AMID IRAN-RELATED DISRUPTIONSRead More »
Africa’s aviation sector faces mounting pressure as Middle East oil shocks increase fuel costs and expose supply and infrastructure constraints. SECTOR UNDER STRAIN South Africa’s aviation sector is facing renewed operational pressure as rising oil prices linked to conflict in the Middle East drive up jet fuel costs and impact airline economics. Several carriers have […]
MIDDLE EAST OIL SHOCK ADDS PRESSURE TO AFRICA’S AVIATION SECTORRead More »
Embraer has completed upgrades to SABER M60 radars for the Brazilian Army, enhancing air defence capability and system performance. UPGRADE PROGRAMME PROGRESSES Embraer has completed the upgrade of two SABER M60 radars to version 2.0 for the Brazilian Army, as part of an ongoing programme to modernise in-service equipment. The work forms part of […]
EMBRAER COMPLETES UPGRADE OF SABER M60 RADARS FOR BRAZILIAN ARMYRead More »
