Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Tragedy struck the aviation community as three lives were lost in a recent aircraft mishap near eMalahleni. Among the victims were two promising cadet pilots from the Kishugu Aviation Training Organisation, domiciled in Mbombela, sending shockwaves throughout the industry. The incident, occurring near Witbank Airfield on Sunday, April 21st, has left an indelible mark on […]
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is set to become the bustling hub of aviation discussions as the ninth edition of Routes Africa kicks off this weekend. From June 22nd to June 24th, the event will converge key players in the aviation industry, including airports, airlines, tourism authorities, policymakers, and stakeholders, all with a common objective: fostering the
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Delta Airlines is set to solidify its position as a leading American carrier to Africa this winter season. The airline has announced plans to reintroduce daily flights to Lagos, Nigeria from its New York-JFK hub starting December 1. Additionally, significant improvements are being made to services in other African destinations, including Accra, Ghana, and various
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South African private charter company, Fireblade Aviation hosted an immersive Career Exploration Day to mark World Pilots’ Day on 26 April. Learners were chauffeured from Edenvale’s Dowerglen High School to Fireblade’s premises where they met with pilots who fly some of the world’s most exclusive private jets and helicopters. “This experience opened our minds to
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China’s ambitious space endeavours faced a setback as its Tiangong space station encountered damage following a debris strike, leading the nation to intensify its protocols for mitigating space debris risks for astronauts, as reported by state media. China’s ambitious space endeavours faced a setback as its Tiangong space station encountered damage following a debris strike,
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In a significant move towards bolstering green and sustainable initiatives in Rwanda, the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the concessional lending arm of the African Development Bank Group, has approved a partial credit guarantee. This financial support aims to facilitate Rwanda’s mobilisation of funds to drive forward its ambitious agenda of green
In a significant move for aviation history enthusiasts, Coulson Aviation’s iconic Martin JRM Mars Waterbomber, the Philippine Mars, is set to touch down at the esteemed Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona later this year. This remarkable aircraft, one of only five of its kind ever produced, will join the museum’s distinguished collection,
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In the fast-paced world of factory and warehouse automation, Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) stands at the forefront, providing cutting-edge machine vision solutions. Their latest innovation? Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, propelling customers towards unprecedented levels of productivity and efficiency. Lavanya Manohar, Senior Vice President of Product at Cognex, expressed excitement over the positive feedback from customers.
In a move that could jeopardise aviation security and inconvenience travellers, Senators Jeff Merkley and John Kennedy have introduced an amendment targeting the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of automated facial matching technology at airport checkpoints. This controversial proposal, part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorisation bill, has sparked concerns among industry experts and
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Airbus Helicopters’ Racer demonstrator, developed in the frame of the European Research Clean Sky 2 project, has performed its first flight, in Marignane. The aircraft flew for about 30 minutes, allowing the flight test team to check the overall behavior of the aircraft. This important milestone launches the flight campaign which will take two years
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