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Airlink’s CEO and managing director, Rodger Foster, has announced he will step down at the end of March 2025 after leading the airline for nearly 33 years. Current CFO, de Villiers Engelbrecht, will take over as CEO on April 1, 2025, ensuring a smooth transition for the airline’s future. Foster, however, will retain his stake […]
The 56th Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) concluded in Cairo, Egypt, on November 17th and 19th, marking a pivotal moment for the future of African aviation. Hosted by EgyptAir under the high patronage of the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the event brought together over 600 delegates from
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The expanded collaboration builds on their initial agreement to improve border management, now focusing on baggage management and operational efficiency in airports. Following the recent announcement of their collaboration to enhance digital travel credentials and biometric solutions in border management, SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, and IDEMIA Public Security, a world leader
On the 5th of December, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the 80th anniversary of the signing of an agreement establishing the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the United Nations agency that regulates international air navigation and promotes the safe development of global aviation standards. “Even as World War II raged on, there was
NBAA JOINS INTERNATIONAL AVIATION COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATING ICAO’S 80TH ANNIVERSARYRead More »
As flight disruptions continue to affect the aviation industry, travel insurance has become an essential safeguard for passengers facing the uncertainties of delays, cancellations, and diversions. The ongoing approval process for the flight procedures for runway 11 at George Airport has added a layer of risk for travellers, with no definitive timeline for resolution from
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to October 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.1% year-on-year. The October load factor was 83.9% (+0.8ppt compared to October
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Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has reached a major milestone in the DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technology (SPRINT) program, completing wind tunnel tests to validate its innovative Stop/Fold rotor system. Conducted at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University, the tests aimed to confirm the stability and control
Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) continues its drive to shape the future of urban air mobility with the signing of a letter of intent with Helicopters Inc., a major U.S. vertical lift operator. This agreement includes the potential purchase of up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, service support, and Eve’s
EVE AIR MOBILITY PARTNERS WITH HELICOPTERS INC. TO ADVANCE EVTOL ADOPTION IN THE U.S.Read More »
With the aviation industry’s dynamic landscape, Muirhead Avionics/AMETEK MRO is adapting to a new reality where fleet renewal is delayed, and the demand for legacy equipment maintenance is surging. As one of Europe’s leading avionics repair facilities for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, the company is spearheading innovative strategies to sustain and enhance its services amidst
MUIRHEAD AVIONICS/AMETEK MRO: INNOVATING LEGACY AVIONICS FOR A CHANGING INDUSTRYRead More »
In 1978, the U.S. military’s F-14, F-15, and new F-16 fighter jets all relied on a single engine manufacturer — but it wasn’t GE Aerospace. The “Great Engine War” of the 1980s changed that, and it marked the beginning of GE Aerospace’s F110 engine, a powerhouse that continues to drive the world’s most advanced fighter
