Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) has expanded its existing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to include Bell 206 and Bell 407 helicopters for its MTP136D and MTP138 radio systems. EXPANDED STC COVERAGE The updated STC, approved by Transport Canada, enables installation of the MTP136D P25 digital radio and MTP138 VHF FM radio across a broader range […]
AEM EXTENDS RADIO STC COVERAGE TO BELL 206 AND 407 HELICOPTERSRead More »
Textron Aviation will present the Cessna SkyCourier at FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, marking the aircraft’s debut at the Latin American aerospace exhibition. AIRCRAFT DISPLAY AT FIDAE 2026 The event, scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 April 2026, will include the SkyCourier in passenger configuration on static display. Textron Aviation will also exhibit […]
CESSNA SKYCOURIER TO MAKE SHOW DEBUT AT FIDAE 2026Read More »
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has selected the Pilatus PC-24, with a contract signed for twelve aircraft to support transport, training, and liaison missions. MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT FOR DEFENCE OPERATIONS The aircraft will be used by the Indonesian Air Force for transport pilot training, air transport, and liaison roles. The contract, signed with PT E-System […]
INDONESIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SELECTS PILATUS PC-24 WITH ORDER FOR TWELVE AIRCRAFTRead More »
APOC Aviation has expanded its global sales team with four new appointments, as the Netherlands-based aircraft parts, engines and landing gear specialist positions to support increased demand across its asset portfolio. TEAM EXPANSION AND REGIONAL COVERAGE New appointments across key asset segmentsThe company confirmed the addition of four sales professionals across its landing gear, components […]
APOC AVIATION EXPANDS GLOBAL SALES TEAM TO SUPPORT AFTERMARKET GROWTHRead More »
Airbus Defence and Space has completed the first demonstration flight of its uncrewed ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor drone, which autonomously detected and engaged a target drone during a test conducted in northern Germany. DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT AND MISSION PROFILE Autonomous detection and engagementThe demonstration involved a simulated operational scenario in which the interceptor drone autonomously searched […]
AIRBUS ‘BIRD OF PREY’ INTERCEPTOR DRONE COMPLETES FIRST DEMONSTRATION FLIGHTRead More »
China has completed full ground testing of a megawatt-class liquid hydrogen aviation engine, marking a technical milestone in the development of hydrogen-powered propulsion systems. ENGINE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING AEP100 turboprop reaches full-performance conditionsThe AEP100 turboprop, developed by a research institute under Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), has completed full ground tests, including ignition and […]
CHINA COMPLETES FULL GROUND TESTS OF MEGAWATT-CLASS LIQUID HYDROGEN AVIATION ENGINERead More »
Tunisia has joined a multi-country tourism initiative, TOICE 2026 (Tourism & Open International Connectivity for Africa), alongside Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa, with the programme aimed at enabling simplified multi-country travel across participating destinations. PLATFORM STRUCTURE AND PARTICIPATION Multi-country tourism coordinationThe TOICE 2026 platform brings together eight African countries to facilitate […]
TUNISIA JOINS MULTI-COUNTRY AFRICAN TOURISM PLATFORM TOICE 2026Read More »
Burkina Faso has launched a new digital platform, “e-Dimaakia”, designed to manage the acquisition of airline tickets for government use, with the system officially introduced on 24 March 2026. DIGITAL PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK Centralised ticket acquisition systemThe platform has been developed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transition. […]
BURKINA FASO LAUNCHES DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR STATE AIR TRAVEL PROCUREMENTRead More »
Egypt has begun introducing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of efforts to reduce aviation emissions, while a continental workshop in Pretoria has examined policy development and deployment frameworks for SAF across Africa. SAF IMPLEMENTATION IN EGYPT Initial adoption aligned with ICAO policy directionEgypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, under Minister Sameh El-Hefny, has initiated the […]
AFRICAN WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON SAF POLICY DEVELOPMENT AS EGYPT ADVANCES IMPLEMENTATIONRead More »
Major General M.C. Moatshe is indicated for appointment and promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General as Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), effective 01 April 2026, according to an official appointment notice. He is set to succeed Lieutenant General W.S. Mbambo, who is scheduled to retire on 31 March 2026. LEADERSHIP […]
MAJ GEN M.C. MOATSHE INDICATED FOR APPOINTMENT AS CHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCERead More »
