Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
In an exciting move ahead of the festive season, Checkers has become the first South African grocery retailer to launch a branded airplane. The teal Airbus A320, featuring the “Sixty60” logo on its sides and “Checkers” on its belly, made its debut flight on Thursday, 24 October 2024. The maiden flight, in partnership with award-winning […]
StandardAero recently renewed its engine service agreement with the Pinnacle Air Network, an alliance of 18 strong, reputable independent fixed base operator (FBOs), maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) providers and aircraft sales & charter companies located across North America. StandardAero supports the Pinnacle Air Network and its members with MRO services for a range of engine
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The National Business Aviation Association’s 2024 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) concluded an extraordinary week in Las Vegas, marking a pivotal moment for the business aviation industry. With a lineup of the latest aircraft innovations, sustainability initiatives, and policy advancements, NBAA-BACE solidified its role as a key platform for industry visionaries and policymakers. “Shaping
California-based startup Natilus has unveiled its ambitious plans to develop a 200-seat blended wing body (BWB) airliner, dubbed the “Horizon,” aimed at the underserved mid-market sector. This project will leverage ongoing design work from the company’s autonomous cargo aircraft, Kona, to achieve breakthrough efficiencies in commercial aviation. The Horizon promises a 50% reduction in CO2
Air France is revolutionising its onboard Wi-Fi service, a major step in its move upmarket. From 2025 onwards, the airline will progressively roll out an ultra-high-speed connectivity service for a “ground-like” experience. This new service, completely free of charge in all travel cabins, will be accessible to customers by logging into their Flying Blue* account.
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Commercial airline operations in Africa are on the verge of significant growth and development. Aircraft manufacturers like Boeing have forecasted that African air traffic will grow by 7.4% annually, outpacing the global average growth rate of 6.1%. While the region’s aviation sector is expanding, the market has unique features and nuances that distinguish flying and
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Textron Aviation’s Citation Ascend business jet and Beechcraft Denali turboprop programs are progressing toward certification in 2025, the company says. Two Citation Ascend flight-test aircraft, including Prototype (Proto) and P1, have amassed more than 200 flights and nearly 600 flight hours. Delivery is on track for 2025, company officials said during a briefing during NBAA-BACE
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As if it didn’t have a distinctive enough look already, Boeing’s remarkable 757 Flying Test Bed — better known as “The Catfish” due to its unique and highly modified nose profile — has got some striking new colours. The red, white, and blue scheme is a direct reference to the livery this very same aircraft
BOEING’S 757 ‘CATFISH’ FLYING F-22 AVIONICS TESTBED EMERGES WITH RETRO LOOKRead More »
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic buzzword in aviation—it’s rapidly reshaping the skies above us. From streamlining aircraft maintenance to pushing the boundaries of flight automation, AI is becoming a cornerstone of modern aviation. But the question remains: how can the industry harness AI’s power while navigating challenges like safety, trust, and the
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The agency rules establish criteria for pilot training and operational requirements. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. The Federal Aviation Administration published highly anticipated final regulations for electric vertical
AIR TAXIS AND OTHER ELECTRIC-POWERED AIRCRAFT CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF WITH FINAL FAA RULESRead More »
