CHINA COMPLETES FULL GROUND TESTS OF MEGAWATT-CLASS LIQUID HYDROGEN AVIATION ENGINE

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China has completed full ground testing of a megawatt-class liquid hydrogen aviation engine, marking a technical milestone in the development of hydrogen-powered propulsion systems. ENGINE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING AEP100 turboprop reaches full-performance conditionsThe AEP100 turboprop, developed by a research institute under Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), has completed full ground tests, including ignition and […]

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TUNISIA JOINS MULTI-COUNTRY AFRICAN TOURISM PLATFORM TOICE 2026

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Tunisia has joined a multi-country tourism initiative, TOICE 2026 (Tourism & Open International Connectivity for Africa), alongside Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa, with the programme aimed at enabling simplified multi-country travel across participating destinations. PLATFORM STRUCTURE AND PARTICIPATION Multi-country tourism coordinationThe TOICE 2026 platform brings together eight African countries to facilitate […]

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BURKINA FASO LAUNCHES DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR STATE AIR TRAVEL PROCUREMENT

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Burkina Faso has launched a new digital platform, “e-Dimaakia”, designed to manage the acquisition of airline tickets for government use, with the system officially introduced on 24 March 2026. DIGITAL PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK Centralised ticket acquisition systemThe platform has been developed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transition. […]

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AFRICAN WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON SAF POLICY DEVELOPMENT AS EGYPT ADVANCES IMPLEMENTATION

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Egypt has begun introducing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of efforts to reduce aviation emissions, while a continental workshop in Pretoria has examined policy development and deployment frameworks for SAF across Africa. SAF IMPLEMENTATION IN EGYPT Initial adoption aligned with ICAO policy directionEgypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, under Minister Sameh El-Hefny, has initiated the […]

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MAJ GEN M.C. MOATSHE INDICATED FOR APPOINTMENT AS CHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE

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Major General M.C. Moatshe is indicated for appointment and promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General as Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), effective 01 April 2026, according to an official appointment notice. He is set to succeed Lieutenant General W.S. Mbambo, who is scheduled to retire on 31 March 2026.   LEADERSHIP […]

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SUN EUROPEAN AFFILIATE COMPLETES INVESTMENT IN AEROSPACE LOGISTICS FIRM B&H WORLDWIDE

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An affiliate of Sun European Partners has completed an investment in B&H Worldwide Ltd, a UK-based provider of aerospace and aviation logistics services. EXPANSION OF AVIATION LOGISTICS PLATFORM Sun European stated that the investment forms part of its broader strategy to expand its portfolio of business services companies through targeted acquisitions and development initiatives.   […]

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AVIATEK ACQUIRES TECNAM P2006T NG AIRCRAFT FOR SPECIAL MISSION OPERATIONS IN COLOMBIA

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Colombian aviation and technology company AVIATEK Group is expanding its special mission fleet with the acquisition of two Tecnam P2006T NG Special Mission Platform (SMP) aircraft, including the first of the type to be introduced in Colombia. FLEET EXPANSION ACROSS TWO REGIONS According to Tecnam, one of the newly acquired aircraft will support the launch […]

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ATAC RECEIVES 13TH CONSECUTIVE FAA DIAMOND AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE TRAINING

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Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) has been awarded the 2025 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William “Bill” O’Brien Diamond Award of Excellence, marking its 13th consecutive year receiving the recognition. RECOGNITION FOR TECHNICIAN TRAINING COMPLIANCE The FAA Diamond Award recognises organisations that achieve full participation in its Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) training programme. According to ATAC, […]

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BLACKHAWK VALIDATES XP67A UPGRADE COMPATIBILITY WITH PRO LINE FUSION FOR KING AIR 350 AND 360

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Blackhawk has completed validation testing enabling compatibility between its XP67A Engine+ Upgrade and Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line Fusion Phase 4++ / Version 3.7 avionics software for Beechcraft King Air 350 and 360 aircraft. UPGRADE COMPATIBILITY CONFIRMED The validation work was conducted at Blackhawk’s Performance Center in Columbia, Missouri, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace. The facility […]

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EUROPEAN AIRLINES INCREASE USE OF APS MCC IN FIRST OFFICER RECRUITMENT

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The Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) course is increasingly being specified by European airlines as part of First Officer recruitment requirements, reflecting a shift in pilot training expectations across the region. GROWING ROLE OF APS MCC IN RECRUITMENT APS MCC was introduced by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2017 and […]

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