Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
At Bell, we recognize the critical role of wildlife conservation and are dedicated to supporting operators who prioritize ecosystem preservation in their missions. Our commitment is exemplified through the provision of cutting-edge aircraft designed to meet the diverse needs of public safety and conservationists worldwide. Presenting at this year’s Dallas Safari Club Convention and Sporting […]
The largest diesel and aviation fuel refinery in Africa, spearheaded by the continent’s wealthiest individual, has recently commenced production, marking a momentous occasion for Nigeria. The Dangote refinery, with a daily capacity of 650,000 barrels, has the potential to revolutionise Nigeria’s energy landscape by reducing its dependence on fuel imports. Owned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko
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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT) rolled out the X-59, a unique experimental aircraft designed to quiet the sonic boom, at a ceremony in Palmdale, California. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in Lockheed Martin’s and NASA’s decades-long journey to solve one of the most persistent challenges of supersonic flight – the sonic boom. “We’re thrilled to
easyJet is bringing its Fearless Flyer course back for winter 2024, to help nervous flyers take control and overcome their fears. With courses starting from 27th January and taking place in Manchester, London Luton, Bristol, Belfast and London Gatwick, customers have a choice of five airports across the UK to book their experience flight.
In a significant development for South Africa’s aviation sector, Poppy Khoza has been re-appointed as the director of Civil Aviation for the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). This marks her return for a third consecutive five-year term, effective from 1 December 2023 until 30 November 2028. SACAA board chairperson, Ernest Khosa, praised Khoza’s international
Sirius Aviation AG unveiled the aircraft’s hydrogen-electric ducted fan propulsion system at an event at Payerne Airport in Switzerland recently. The company has two iterations of the Sirius Jet – a business jet and a Millenium jet – which they claim is the world’s first hydrogen-powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The VTOL was
Prince Harry will be among four people inducted as “Living Legends of Aviation” at the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills this month, officials said. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is a British Army veteran and pilot with 10 years of military service, “flying training missions in the US, UK
South African Airways has announced the return of its flights to Perth, Australia. The inaugural flight from Johannesburg to Perth (SA 280) is scheduled for 28 April 2024. Bookings open today, Monday 8 January 2024. Speaking about the announcement, CEO of SAA John Lamola, said SAA’s operations to Perth are in line with the airline’s
Avion Express, a narrow-body aircraft ACMI operator, has announced the integration of an Electronic Technical Log (ETL) system across its fleet. This is a significant step for the company in terms of effectiveness and sustainability, making Avion Express the first airline in Lithuania to completely replace paper logbooks with a state-of-the-art electronic system. Aistis Urbonas,
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The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) organises an annual winter fundraiser dedicated to spotlighting aircraft within its fleet in need of funding for restoration, maintenance, or repair endeavors. Pilots are given the opportunity to select their preferred aircraft from a lineup of 12 and contribute specifically to that project. Alternatively, they can opt to donate directly