Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
In a poignant moment marking the end of an illustrious 81-year service, the Douglas C-47 Dakota, a stalwart of the South African Air Force (SAAF), is set to retire. Renowned for its durability and versatility, the C-47 Dakota has been a cornerstone of military aviation in South Africa since its introduction in 1943. The decision […]
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The United Kingdom’s ambitious plan to implement a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate for the aviation sector is encountering hurdles in production feasibility. The mandate, unveiled recently, sets annual targets for jet fuel suppliers, starting at 2% in 2025 and progressively increasing to 22% by 2040. However, concerns are emerging regarding the availability of sufficient […]
UK’S SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF) MANDATE FACES PRODUCTION HURDLESRead More »
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) sent a strong message to Congress, bolstered with signatures from hundreds of business aviation stakeholders, urging lawmakers to move forward a long-delayed, long-term reauthorization measure for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “We encourage Members of the House and Senate to support the bipartisan, bicameral, compromise Amendment in the Nature […]
BUSINESS AVIATION COMMUNITY JOINS IN NBAA’S URGENT CALL TO PASS FAA REAUTHORISATION BILLRead More »
The skies above Edwards Air Force Base recently bore witness to a historic moment as Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, took to the air in the X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA). With Kendall in the front seat, the aircraft demonstrated its autonomous flying capabilities, a testament to the U.S. military’s commitment […]
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Emirates, the Middle East carrier, has firmly established its presence in South Africa, marking nearly three decades of uninterrupted service. With strategic expansions, innovative offerings, and key partnerships, Emirates has become a preferred choice for travelers to and from the country. Decades of Growth Emirates embarked on its South African journey in 1995 with just […]
Tanzania’s aviation sector is experiencing a significant upswing, with a remarkable surge in airline passenger numbers, marking a promising trajectory for the nation’s air travel industry. According to the Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, the first nine months of the fiscal year witnessed a substantial increase of nearly 24% in airline passengers. This surge […]
New Survey Unveils Progress The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled a comprehensive global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking, shedding light on the efforts to mitigate baggage mishandling incidents. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which mandates baggage tracking at various stages of the journey, the survey encompasses insights from 155 […]
INDUSTRY STRIVES TO CURB BAGGAGE MISHANDLING: IATA REPORTRead More »
MAViO solidified its status as Malta’s premier aviation event, attracting over 60 companies and entities from the local aviation industry. Hosted at the Salini Resort, the Enemed MAviO Conference & Awards drew more than 120 delegates, making it the largest aviation meetup on the island. One of the highlights of the event was the debut […]
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will begin introducing New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024. The transition to NDC version 21.3 comes after over a year of meticulous work by Airlink’s commercial department to modernize and elevate the airline’s distribution capabilities, aligning them with the latest global […]
AIRLINK INTRODUCES NEW DISTRIBUTION CAPABILITY (NDC) TO ENHANCE TRAVEL TRADE TRANSACTIONSRead More »
In a significant milestone for Poland’s defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has officially approved the completion of five offset projects as part of the WISLA programme’s first phase. Collaborating closely with Lockheed Martin, local industrial partners have contributed to enhancing technical capabilities and fostering manufacturing expertise related to the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 […]
POLISH INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS COMPLETE FIVE MAJOR OFFSETS PROJECTSRead More »
