Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
San Jose, California-based Archer Aviation has completed 402 test flights so far this year, surpassing the 400 test-flight goal it set for 2024 approximately four months ahead of schedule. The 400-plus flights were conducted throughout the last eight months as the company ramps flight test operations in advance of for-credit flight testing with the FAA. Adam Goldstein, […]
The first direct and non-stop charter flight operated by Sichuan Airlines, from Chengdu Province in China to Seychelles in November, was officially launched by Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan during his recent visit to China. Ramkalawan led a Seychelles delegation to the Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, which took place from September 4 to 6, and
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With the wake of global conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine War and the Israel-Hamas conflict, the continent of Africa has been at the forefront of modernising its defense strategies among key areas. Recognizing the importance of updated fleets, demonstrations, and training efforts, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda have made strategic investments to incorporate advanced
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At the Egypt International Air Show, Lockheed Martin announced that it will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) facilitated by the U.S. Air Force. Egypt becomes the 23rd country to join the global Super Hercules fleet. The C-130J-30, an extended version of
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On Sunday, Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister, Sameh el-Hefny, expressed his appreciation for South Sudan’s participation in Egypt’s International Airshow 2024. The event, which showcases the latest innovations in aviation, provided a platform for expanding ties between Egypt and South Sudan in the aviation sector. In a meeting with South Sudanese Transport Minister Madut Biar Yel,
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In a move to bolster military cooperation, the Nigerian and Egyptian Air Forces have pledged enhanced collaboration, particularly in pilot training and maintenance of Alpha Jet aircraft. This agreement was solidified on September 4, 2024, during a meeting between Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, and Egypt’s Lieutenant General Mahmoud Foaad
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RwandAir has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Africa World Airlines (AWA), a move set to enhance connectivity across the African continent. The Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) between the two airlines strengthens travel links between West Africa, Rwanda, and international destinations, providing seamless connections and reduced travel times. “This partnership reflects our shared vision of a
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the theme for its 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC), which will focus on “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations.” The conference is set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 1 to 3, with Royal Air Maroc serving as the host
African airlines reported a notable 7.4% year-on-year increase in demand during July 2024, as the continent’s aviation sector experiences a surge in summer travel. According to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), airline capacity in Africa also saw a 6.7% year-on-year rise, with load factors improving to 74.3%, up by 0.5 percentage
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South African low-cost carrier (LCC) LIFT, a subsidiary of Global Aviation, has announced a strategic pivot as it moves into a consolidation phase. The airline, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, was designed with a flexible operating model that catered to the challenging aviation landscape at the time. The airline’s founding management team—Gidon Novick,
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