Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has reinforced its commitment to fleet modernisation with a firm order for two additional Airbus A220-100 aircraft. The latest announcement, disclosed from Toulouse on 28 May 2025, brings the airline’s total A220 commitments to eleven, following an initial order for six A220-100s in 2023 and lease […]
ARTICLE AND IMAGES BY KEITH FRYER The 2025 President’s Trophy Air Race (PTAR) soared to new heights this past weekend, captivating aviation enthusiasts and competitors alike at the scenic Bona Bona Game Lodge in South Africa’s North West Province. From May 22 to 24, the skies above the lodge buzzed with excitement as pilots navigated
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has commended the South African Police Service (SAPS) for their decisive action in intercepting a suspected drug trafficker at O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) on Friday, 23 May 2025. The arrest forms part of a broader campaign to stem the flow of narcotics through the country’s key aviation hubs. The
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In a strong demonstration of its commitment to aviation safety, AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a global provider of aviation services, recently hosted Jackie Black, Division Manager for Aircraft Maintenance at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), at its Illinois-based facilities The visit on May 20, 2025, began at AAR’s Wood Dale headquarters, where Black met with
Safran Electronics & Defence has taken a bold step in accelerating its energy transition with the signing of an innovative agreement on decarbonisation and eco-mobility. Inked in January 2025, the agreement is a first-of-its-kind initiative within the Safran Group, placing environmental responsibility at the heart of the company’s growth strategy while actively involving its workforce.
Textron Aviation continues to make significant strides in the development of its next-generation business jet, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, with the successful first flight of its second test aircraft, designated P1. This key milestone further strengthens the momentum of the CJ4 Gen3 flight test program, as the aircraft advances toward expected certification and entry
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Vertical Aerospace has etched its name into the history books with the successful piloted wingborne flight of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the VX4, in European open airspace — a first for the continent and a major leap forward for electric aviation. The historic flight took place at Cotswold Airport in the
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In a move aimed at strengthening the efficiency and legal certainty of aviation safety enforcement, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalised a rule requiring all foreign-based holders and applicants of certain FAA certificates to designate a U.S.-based agent for service of official documents. The rule, announced in early 2025, targets individuals with
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MOSCOW – Russian Helicopters has launched its first-ever “Immortal Regiment in the Sky” event, a nationwide airborne tribute held to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The commemorative flight featured fifteen helicopters adorned with portraits of World War II pilots, flying across the country from the Far East to the
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BOCA CHICA, TEXAS – SpaceX is preparing for the next major test of its Starship programme, with Flight 9 tentatively scheduled to launch no earlier than Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas. FAA-issued temporary flight restrictions point to a targeted launch window, although the company has
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