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Air Botswana has announced the launch dates for its new routes connecting Botswana and South Africa, marking a significant expansion of its network. The move aims to enhance flight connectivity within Southern Africa and offer passengers more flexibility. Starting 1 October, the Gaborone-Durban route will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. From 1 November, three […]
The investment will further cement Qatar Airways’ position as a key driver in realising economic and business potential on the African continent Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink. The announcement is a continuation of the multi award-winning airline’s ambition to further develop its operations across
The rules are designed to combat cybersecurity threats targeting aircraft, engines and networks aviation systems. The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comment on proposed updates to its cybersecurity standards for future airplanes and critical equipment, according to a Federal Register notice published on Wednesday. The outlined rules “would impose new design standards to address cybersecurity threats
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Chicago Police Department plans to utilize their Bell 429 and two Bell 407GXis for emergency response across the third largest city in the U.S. Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of one Bell 429 and a signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXi aircraft for the Chicago Police Department.
Career opportunities in business aviation are limitless and provide substantial growth potentional for young professionals. This message will be on display during the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Collegiate Connect program, which will shine the spotlight on all the industry has to offer. Took place on Oct. 24, admission to the one-day
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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in exploratory talks with aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus for a new cargo airline, according to media reports. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks to buy aircraft from Boeing and Airbus to establish a new air cargo company, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. According to the news agency,
Boeing says it has halted certification flight testing of the 777-9 following the failure of a thrust link mounting component attached to one of the two GE Aerospace GE9X engines powering a test aircraft. The discovery was made during post-flight inspections of the third test aircraft, WH003, following its return to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, from a 5
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New technologies are revolutionising field science, with drones playing a key role in Southern Cross University’s research to lessen bleaching stress on the Great Barrier Reef by reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching the corals. These advanced drones are essential for observing and measuring lower atmospheric conditions in areas like reef lagoons, which are
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Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh El-Hafny, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority, on Tuesday 20/8/2024, to assess progress of ongoing projects, aimed at improving Egypt’s civil aviation system. Minister El-Hafny toured various departments within the Authority, including those responsible for air operations, aircraft and equipment standards, and airport safety. He
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Air Expo Abu Dhabi is proud to announce the inclusion of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Pavilion at the upcoming event set to take place from 19th to 21th November, 2024, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This premier global aviation showcase has been a pivotal platform for the aerospace industry’s innovations, networking, and
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