Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
In the ever-evolving landscape of aviation, Ethiopian Airlines Group stands tall as a beacon of resilience and innovation, marking its 78th anniversary with a celebration of its rich legacy. Since its inception in 1946, Ethiopian Airlines has not only pioneered African aviation but has also set global standards for excellence, safety, and customer service. On […]
There have been some alarming stories recently of airline passengers behaving badly. For many, air travel is a stressful adventure. When fellow passengers misbehave, this not only creates major anxiety – it compromises safety. Two recent examples include the opening, or attempted opening, of emergency exit doors when the aircraft was still on
FlySafair, a leading low-cost airline, inaugurated a fresh flight path linking Cape Town with Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit) on April 2, marking the 15th destination served by the carrier. This addition promises to enrich tourism opportunities in the Lowveld region and across the province. The tourism landscape in Mpumalanga is poised for significant growth as KMI
Bell showcases High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) technology capabilities upon completion of testing efforts at Holloman Air Force Base. The team has utilised the Holloman High-Speed Test Track to demonstrate the folding rotor, integrated propulsion, and flight control technologies at representative flight speeds. “The successful sled test completion is a culmination of Bell’s HSVTOL
Greece has taken a significant stride towards acquiring 35 Sikorsky-built Black Hawk helicopters through a Foreign Military Sale, following the signing of a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) in April. The Government of Greece has formalised its intention to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters manufactured by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), via a
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A Southwest Airlines flight departing from Denver was compelled to return after its engine cover ripped off, striking the wing flap during takeoff, as confirmed by the Civil Aviation Authority. The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, led to the safe landing of the Boeing 737 aircraft. Southwest Airlines assured passengers destined for Houston that
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2024 is undeniably proving to be a year of recovery for aviation. Airlines’ operations have surpassed pre-Covid levels both in terms of capacity and the volume of traffic carried. The number of seats offered in the region increased by 12.6%, from 14.3 million in March 2019 to 16.1 million in March 2024, owing to the
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TCab Tech has announced the successful closure of its Series A financing, raising an additional £20 million. The investment has been secured from a strategic investment fund, with plans to introduce the air-taxi application in the Middle East region. TCab’s passenger-carrying E20 eVTOL features a tilt-rotor configuration, accommodating five individuals (one pilot and four passengers).
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Despite China’s borders reopening and relaxation measures implemented in January 2023, the nation’s three state-owned airlines—Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines—all concluded 2023 with losses, albeit with narrowed deficits. With domestic air traffic surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the outcomes starkly depict the slow recovery of the carriers’ international operations. It could also signify
The Airports Council International (ACI) Europe is advocating for a boost in the budget of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) specifically dedicated to transportation, highlighting the importance of supporting airports and the wider air transport sector. Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI Europe, has emphasized the need for greater EU financial backing to facilitate the
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