Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
GE Aerospace has delivered its 3,000th GE90 production engine. Designed specifically for the Boeing 777 family, the GE90 engine family has combined for nearly 130 million fight hours and 18 million cycles since entry into service in 1995. Currently, 29 GE90 engines have accumulated more than 100,000 flying hours, with the fleet leaders approaching 107,000 […]
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Airbus today entered a partnership with AviAssist, the leading aviation safety promotion organization in Africa. Airbus forecasts a growth rate of 4% per year for Africa’s air transport. This highlights the importance of continued investment in safety performance improvements. “The number one priority of Airbus is safety: a safe aircraft, safely operated in a […]
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TAAG Angola Airlines is celebrating 85 years of flying. As a result, the airline revealed its new state-of-the-art head office to stakeholders located in the “One Metropolis” building in Luanda’s vibrant Talatona district. The grand unveiling and anniversary celebrations were honoured by the presence of Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu, Angola’s Minister of Transport, who was warmly […]
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 2Excel Aviation have signed an agreement to forge ahead in developing the future use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in UK airspace. Initial efforts will focus on growing and enhancing 2Excel’s regulatory approvals in the uncrewed sphere using the maritime version of IAI’s Heron, the world’s most prolific UAS. The […]
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Bell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), marked a significant milestone by delivering a High-Speed Vertical Take-off and Landing (HSVTOL) test article to Holloman Air Force Base for extensive demonstration and technology assessment, as announced on September 13, 2023. In collaboration with the Arnold Engineering Development […]
In a groundbreaking joint announcement, Black Widow Helicopters and XP Services Inc proudly unveiled the next-generation Black Hawk helicopter: the Lima+. This UH-60 Black Hawk variant, born out of extensive experience and innovation, promises to redefine industry standards worldwide. Black Hawks have long held the gold standard for aerial firefighting and utility operations. The […]
With the remarkable growth of nearly 47% in recent years, FlySafair is extending its network to offer exciting new destinations for African travellers, enhancing both business and leisure travel opportunities across the continent. As the upcoming festive season brings heightened demand for domestic flights in South Africa, FlySafair’s strategic expansion plays a pivotal role in […]
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PICTURE COURTESY OF: Menzies Aviation IATA’s Focus Africa is a new collaborative initiative to urgently address critical challenges hindering the advancement of aviation across Africa. Menzies Aviation, a leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it is an official partner for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Focus Africa Initiative. The decision […]
BY: Karina Moisejenko. PHOTO COURTESY OF: BAA Training France BAA Training, one of the leading independent aviation training organizations, is expanding its geographical presence and opening its fourth simulator center, BAA Training France, near Orly Airport in Paris. By the end of the year, two Boeing 737 NG, an A320neo and a Boeing 747-400 simulator […]
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Honeywell will collaborate with NREL to scale hydrogen fuel storage solutions for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles. Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced today that it has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on a year-long collaboration to prototype and support the commercialization of a cartridge-based hydrogen fuel storage solution for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). […]
HONEYWELL PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LAB ON HYDROGEN FUEL STORAGERead More »
