Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The Piper Aircraft’s new turboprop-single M700 Fury is the aircraft that enthusiasts and professionals alike have been eagerly anticipating. With an upgraded engine delivering 100 more shaft horsepower than its predecessor, the M600 SLS, the M700 Fury not only boosts performance but also maintains impressive efficiency. This May, I had the opportunity to fly the […]
ICAO boosts African aviation with key partnerships, driving sustainable development, safety, and compliance through new capacity-building agreements. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has taken a decisive step to bolster aviation’s contribution to sustainable development across Africa. During the AFI Week in Gabon, ICAO entered into four critical capacity-building and implementation support agreements with Member
AOPA has been actively advocating for solutions to keep senior pilots flying longer, particularly pilots age 70 and older who are finding traditional aircraft insurance policies—those that include both hull and liability coverage—either unaffordable or unavailable. Among the options AOPA has been discussing with aviation insurance underwriters and brokers is liability-only insurance for senior pilots
Garmin has achieved a significant milestone with the certification of its latest runway occupancy awareness (ROA) software, Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA). The announcement, made on August 14, marks a crucial advancement in aviation safety technology. The SURF-IA software harnesses ADS-B traffic information to detect and alert pilots of potential runway incursions, whether from airborne
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The First Flight Society and Wright Brothers National Memorial will be celebrating the eighty-fifth anniversary of National Aviation Day on August 19, with a fly-in and day of aviation and family fun in the state where it all began. The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and the adjacent First Flight Airport
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South Africa has been selected to host the annual Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition taking place in Sandton next month. South Africa is set to host the eighth Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, which will take place in Johannesburg this September. The event, being held in Sandton, is expected to draw the largest number of
Emirates is intensifying recruitment in Cape Town to address increased customer demand. The airline will hold a pilot recruitment roadshow in Johannesburg, targeting experienced commercial pilots. The upcoming roadshow will be held at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town on the following dates; 25 August at 10am, 25 August 1 pm and 26 August 10 am.
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Nick Fadugba, a towering figure in African aviation and a passionate advocate for the industry’s growth and development across the continent. Nick’s life was one of remarkable dedication and impact, with his contributions leaving an indelible mark on the aviation sector in Africa
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced the signing of a strategic teaming agreement for the production of solid rocket motors that will bring security and resiliency to a vital domestic supply chain. “Maintaining a robust and diverse supply chain for solid rocket motors is critical to advancing our 21st Century Security® vision
NASA hopes that the new technology could provide video communication for future missions like Artemis. A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station and then back to Earth using laser communication. This feat opens the opportunity to broadcast live video coverage
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