Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
An aircraft has been deployed over Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to support search and recovery operations following widespread flooding that has left tourist vehicles stranded. AERIAL SUPPORT FOR GROUND OPERATIONS Authorities initiated aerial patrols after weeks of heavy rainfall flooded roads and river crossings across the park. The aircraft is being used to scan […]
AIRCRAFT DEPLOYED IN SERENGETI FLOOD RESPONSE OPERATIONSRead More »
HAVELSAN has completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of a Boeing 737 MAX full flight simulator for Turkish Airlines, marking the third such device delivered to the carrier. SIMULATOR DELIVERY MILESTONE The latest simulator forms part of an ongoing programme supporting Turkish Airlines’ pilot training infrastructure. Once deployed, it will join six existing Boeing 737 […]
HAVELSAN COMPLETES TESTING OF THIRD B737 MAX SIMULATOR FOR TURKISH AIRLINESRead More »
Embraer will showcase its defence and security portfolio at FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, Chile, with the KC-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano forming the centrepiece of its exhibition. FIDAE AS A REGIONAL PLATFORM The biennial FIDAE airshow, held at Pudahuel Air Base from 7–12 April, remains a key platform for defence engagement in Latin America. […]
Bell to showcase multi-mission rotorcraft and regional support capabilities at FIDAE 2026 in Chile, highlighting its operational footprint across Latin America. REGIONAL FOCUS AND OPERATOR BASE Bell reports a strong footprint in Latin America, supporting nearly 2,000 military and commercial operators across a wide range of mission profiles. The company continues to expand its regional […]
BELL TO SHOWCASE VERTICAL LIFT SOLUTIONS AT FIDAE 2026Read More »
Artemis II crew surpasses Apollo 13 distance record during lunar flyby, validating Orion systems and advancing NASA’s deep space programme. RECORD-BREAKING DISTANCE On 6 April, the Orion spacecraft Integrity carried its four-person crew to a distance of approximately 406,770 km from Earth, surpassing the previous record set by the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. […]
ARTEMIS II CREW SURPASSES APOLLO 13 DISTANCE RECORD DURING LUNAR FLYBYRead More »
NASA’s Artemis II mission has successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking the first crewed journey towards the Moon since the Apollo era and a significant step in the agency’s long-term lunar exploration programme. Lift-off occurred at 18:35 ET on 1 April 2026, with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket performing as planned during the […]
ARTEMIS II LAUNCHES FIRST CREWED LUNAR MISSION IN OVER 50 YEARSRead More »
Phelan Green, through its subsidiary Phelan eFuels, has selected Honeywell’s renewable fuel process technology for a planned electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. The announcement, made on 1 April 2026, marks a further step in the development of South Africa’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel sector and its positioning within global low-carbon […]
PHELAN EFUELS SELECTS HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICA eSAF FACILITYRead More »
Qatar Airways has published a revised flight schedule, outlining a gradual expansion of its global network to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026. The updated schedule reflects a phased increase in operations to and from Doha, as the airline continues to restore connectivity across its international network. PHASED NETWORK EXPANSION The revised […]
QATAR AIRWAYS EXPANDS NETWORK TO OVER 120 DESTINATIONS IN REVISED SCHEDULERead More »
Pilatus has announced the acquisition of German-based Air Alliance GmbH, strengthening its presence in the European market and expanding its capabilities across aircraft sales, maintenance and operational services. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, builds on an established partnership between the two companies and reflects Pilatus’ strategy to enhance its direct engagement with […]
PILATUS ACQUIRES AIR ALLIANCE TO EXPAND EUROPEAN SERVICES NETWORKRead More »
Airbus has announced the creation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Skywise, combining its existing Skywise digital platform with Navblue’s flight operations solutions into a single integrated entity. The move, announced on 1 April 2026, reflects Airbus’ strategy to expand its digital services capabilities and provide end-to-end operational solutions across both Airbus and non-Airbus fleets. […]
AIRBUS LAUNCHES SKYWISE SUBSIDIARY TO CONSOLIDATE DIGITAL SERVICESRead More »
