Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Following the demise of Air Gabon in 2006, Gabon is set to be revitalised with the launch of FlyGabon this August. Following the demise of Air Gabon in 2006, Gabon is set to be revitalised with the launch of FlyGabon this August. According to the national flag carrier, it will resume operations with its […]
TANZANIA celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday with the arrival of a new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, marking a major advancement in the country’s aviation sector. With a capacity of 262 passengers, this new addition is a major asset for the national flag carrier, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), bringing its fleet total to 16. This
Austrian Airlines is set to become the launch operator for Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK surface film on the Boeing 777-200ER, marking the first time this innovative technology will be applied to the aircraft model. The airline will equip four of its six 777-200ERs with AeroSHARK, a technology designed to mimic sharkskin, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag, cutting
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Vietnam has officially taken delivery of its first batch of Aero Vodochody L-39NG jet trainers, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of its air force. The delivery, announced by the manufacturer on August 16, follows the completion of initial site acceptance tests conducted by Aero Vodochody test pilots. These tests, performed after the aircraft
A rocket engine exploded during a test launch at Britain’s new spaceport in northern Scotland, officials said Tuesday, in a setback for the UK’s fledgling space sector. No one was injured in Monday evening’s incident at SaxaVord Spaceport on the remote island of Unst, said the operator, German rocket manufacturer Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA).
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In a bold move towards sustainability, Wastefront, a company focused on innovative environmental solutions, is set to revolutionise the aviation fuel industry by converting end-of-life tires (ELTs) into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Vianney Vales, the CEO of Wastefront, recently sat down with Aviation Week’s Jeremy Kariuki to discuss the company’s latest project—a state-of-the-art plant in
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Denmark has initiated the search for a replacement for its Bombardier Challenger business jet fleet, as the country grapples with operational issues and the ageing of its current aircraft. The Danish fleet, consisting of four Canadair-built Challengers, includes one VIP-configured jet and three multi-role aircraft utilised for a range of missions, including maritime surveillance, search
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As tensions continue to simmer over Moscow’s alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Aeroflot’s ambitious plans for fleet renewal have encountered a significant obstacle. The Russian flag carrier’s order for 22 Airbus A350 widebodies, placed seven years ago, now faces potential delays due to international sanctions. The sanctions, which include placing Kremlin-controlled financial
Gulfstream Aerospace has taken a significant step forward in the development of its G400, marking the official beginning of the flight test program for the large-cabin jet. On August 15, the G400 successfully completed its first flight, taking off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) at 9:04 a.m. and returning just under three hours later.
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By World Airnews Correspondent Given Chikeu Zambia is on the move to reviving its aviation industry, which collapsed after government owned Zambia Airways was liquidated due to its financial challenges in 1994. Now ,Zambia Airways was Re-launch in 2021 and the Zambian Government called for the revitalisation of the Zambia Air Service Training Institute (ZASTI)
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