Tom Kok, director of the AviAssist Foundation, is this year’s recipient of the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award. Kok, who has led AviAssist since 2008, earned the award for his dedication as the driving force behind the organisation for a quarter of a century. The efforts have resulted in major aviation safety improvements across […]
Textron Aviation has announced that the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil or ANAC. This paves the way for the aircraft to serve the dynamic and expansive Brazilian market and cater to its diverse aviation needs. “The Cessna SkyCourier’s high payload capacity, short […]
Niger restricted its airspace on Sunday night, forcing some Airlines to divert their flights. Following a military coup in the Republic of Niger, leaders of the armed forces have shot the county’s airspace until further notice, citing the possibility of external military intervention. As a result, several flights in the region have been diverted, with some […]
Kenya Airways and Delta Air Lines have announced a strategic expansion of their partnership with the inclusion of Kenya Airways’ nonstop Nairobi to New York operated service. Currently KQ operates a daily service Nairobi to New York. It is the only nonstop flight from East Africa to America. The expanded partnership will offer customers additional […]
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Award-Winning Fleet Continues to Achieve Major Milestones. SAVANNAH, Ga., August 2, 2023 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the high-performing G550 fleet recently completed its 1 millionth landing, proving the long-lasting durability of the aircraft and its continued performance excellence. To date, the G550 fleet has logged 2.6 million flight hours. “Two decades after the aircraft entered […]
On 2 August 2023 Cathay Pacific resumed direct flights between Johannesburg and Hong Kong, after a lengthy absence on the route. The resumption of Cathay Pacific’s direct flights between Hong Kong and South Africa means improved travel times to Hong Kong and further afield. These flights also offer convenient flight connections to a number of […]
In an effort to promote trade, business development and mobility between Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo and according to market demand, TAAG Angola Airlines will provide an additional frequency on the Luanda – Kinshasa connection, from 14 August. The Kinshasa route will have four weekly frequencies, departing from Luanda on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday […]
Photo Credit: Justin de Reuck / Airlink Airlink, Southern Africa’s independent and privately owned regional airline, unveiled a distinctive special-liveried new addition to its fleet recently. The newly acquired Embraer E195 jetliner, which now sports a classy jet-black paint scheme, debuted on a test flight at OR Tambo International Airport and will soon operate on […]
That reassuring bump as the landing gear hits the tarmac, is something that most air passengers take for granted. This complex piece of equipment ensures a safe landing every time the aircraft hits the runway. In line with its dedication to safety standards, South African Airways Technical (SAAT), a subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA), […]
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Airbus has inaugurated a new A320 Family final assembly line in Toulouse during a ceremony attended by the French minister of economy & finance Bruno Le Maire, French transport minister Clément Beaune, minister of state for industry Roland Lescure, and minister of state for territorial collectivities and rural affairs Dominique Faure, as well as hundreds […]
