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HENSOLDT, a sensor solutions provider, has announced a groundbreaking cooperation agreement with DFS, Germany’s air navigation service provider, to bring its Twinvis passive radar into the realm of civil air traffic safety. With plans to certify the Twinvis system for civil use by the end of 2026, the partnership aims to enhance airspace surveillance with […]
The aviation community is raising alarms over a new interpretation issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rulemaking Law Division, which could have wide-ranging effects on how aircraft maintenance is performed under the supervision of licensed mechanics. Dubbed the “Moss Interpretation,” this legal change now requires that Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics be physically present
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Toyota Motor Corporation is set to invest an additional $500 million in Joby Aviation, a leading developer of electric air taxis, to accelerate the certification and commercial production of its electric passenger aircraft. The investment will be made in two equal tranches, with the first closing later this year and the second in 2025. This
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CFM International, the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine manufacturer, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1974 as a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines (formerly Snecma), CFM International has made its mark in commercial aviation with its high-bypass turbofan engines, transforming air travel through remarkable advancements in fuel efficiency, emissions reduction,
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Australia’s national carrier Qantas has flown the superjumbo to Johannesburg for the first time, which is the airline’s only destination in Africa. Qantas will operate the Airbus A380 across the Indian Ocean six times per week from September 30. The aircraft seats up to 485 passengers across four classes, including first, business, premium economy, and
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced its plan to further expand its global footprint by adding five new international flight destinations during the current fiscal year. Mesfin Tassew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, shared details of the airline’s strategic growth plan, aimed at increasing passenger traffic and revenue. As a leading African aviation company, Ethiopian Airlines
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Africa World Airlines (AWA) has taken a significant step forward by launching a new mobile app and unveiling a new flight program called “Celebrations in the Air.” To mark this milestone, a three-man delegation from the Ghanaian airline, which also operates in Nigeria, paid a courtesy visit to Vice Admiral Seth Amoama at the Ghana
LIFT Airline has soared to new heights by claiming their first-ever Skytrax award, being named the “Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa” for 2024 at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards. The accolade, announced on 24 June, is a significant milestone for the South African carrier, which has been operational for less than four years. The
Able Aerospace Services, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company and a global leader in aviation repair, overhaul, and replacement parts for both fixed- and rotor-wing customers, has officially been certified as a Green Aviation Business by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). This certification marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability
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L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a significant contract by the U.S. Navy to provide depot maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the Navy’s P-8A Poseidon fleet. The fleet, consisting of 135 aircraft, specialises in maritime patrol and reconnaissance, long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The P-8A Poseidon is a
US NAVY SELECTS L3HARRIS TO MAINTAIN P-8A POSEIDON MARITIME PATROL FLEETRead More »