Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
By: Simon Murdoch The UK RAF have entered into a new wartime era with their first of three Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft ordered by the Royal Air Force being painted into RAF colours at Southend airport in October and then returning back to Birmingham October 18th to have specialist aerial surveillance equipment […]
Airbus, Kansai Airports, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Kawasaki) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure at three airports operated in the Kansai region – Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport. With this MoU, the three parties will conduct an initial feasibility study for the introduction
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, named Japan General Aviation Service (JGAS) as the new Bell 505 authorised reseller for the Japanese market. This appointment aims to continue the model’s momentum in the key Asian market. “We have seen the Bell 505 grow from strength to strength in the region over the last
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Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is pleased to announce the commencement of its new passenger service to Port Sudan, a significant Red Sea port city, in the Republic of the Sudan. The inaugural flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport today following a colorful ceremony graced by delegates from the
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Bell recently hosted their 2024 Law Enforcement Symposium’ in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together law enforcement operators from across southern Africa. The two-day event highlighted Bell’s ongoing commitment to supporting public safety and strengthening relationships with operators in the region, with a focus on safety practices and operational efficiency. This symposium is part of Bell’s broader
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Stronger air travel demand in Africa will drive a massive surge in aircraft orders, with Boeing forecasting that 82% of new purchases will be for expansion, not replacement. Africa’s aviation industry is set for takeoff, with rising demand for travel on the continent pushing the need for new aircraft at unprecedented rates. Boeing forecasts
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South African Airways launches five weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi, boosting business travel, trade, and cargo movement starting November 2024. South African Airways (SAA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing intra-African trade and business travel by announcing the launch of five weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi. This new route will connect OR
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Strategic collaboration formed to deliver cost-effective, high-performance A&D systems while streamlining time-to-market. Lynx Software Technologies (Lynx), a leader in solutions for the Mission Critical Edge, has announced a strategic collaboration with Lockheed Martin, a global aerospace and defence leader, aimed at delivering innovative and secure avionics systems that enhance customer capabilities. This partnership represents a
Ethiopian Airlines, recognised as one of Africa’s leading carriers, has announced plans to enhance its Lagos fleet with the introduction of its latest Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. This state-of-the-art addition promises to deliver unparalleled comfort, luxury, and advanced technology to passengers. The announcement coincided with Ethiopian Airlines’ 78th anniversary, celebrated at the 20th Akwaaba African Travel
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Air Botswana has announced an indefinite delay of its highly anticipated Gaborone-Windhoek-Durban service, which was originally slated to begin on October 1. The Namibia Airports Company cited unforeseen circumstances as the primary reason for the postponement. The airline attributed the delay to two major issues: the delayed delivery of the aircraft meant for the route
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