KENYA AIRWAYS CARGO – PHARMA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

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Kenya Airways Cargo has been awarded the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification by IATA for the KQ Pharma Facility. This accreditation endorses the airline’s sustained ability to safely handle high-value, time-sensitive, and temperature-controlled transportation of pharmaceuticals, with the speed and consistency expected by shipper requirements. CEIV Pharma certification addresses the industry’s […]

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FLYING FUEL CELLS

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Aviation propulsion systems are a major factor in achieving zero emissions in the skies and MTU Aero Engines is working on various concepts for all thrust and power ratings to achieve the aviation industry’s big goal. “Among other things, we are forging ahead with the full electrification of the powertrain,” said MTU CEO Lars Wagner. […]

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GROWING RELIANCE ON TECHNOLOGY

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With the pandemic grounding aircraft globally, the aviation industry and all parties in its extended supply chain suffered a devastating blow. While freight forwarders and cargo carriers still enjoyed some profit, the rest of the aviation value chain was all but decimated. The figures were dire, and according to McKinsey & Company, airlines haemorrhaged (US) […]

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LEONARDO’S GROWING ROLE IN THE EURODRONE PROGRAMME

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Leonardo will be developing the mission system for Eurodrone, the MALE-class (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) remotely piloted aircraft set to strengthen Europe’s strategic defence autonomy with high-performance independent operational systems. The aircraft’s Airborne Mission System (AMS) incorporates a suite of advanced sensors, including radar and the Multi-Purpose Mission Computer (MPMC). Within the programme, worth a […]

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TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES LEASES FOUR AIRBUS A220 AIRCRAFT

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Tom Baker, CEO ACG and Ana Major chairwoman TAAG Angola Airlines. TAAG Angola Airlines has announced that it has entered into a long-term lease agreement with Aviation Capital Group LLC for four new Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The announcement was made on the first day of the Paris Air show. The aircraft are to be delivered […]

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REGISTRATION OPENS:– 55TH AFRAA ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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At a colourful ceremony attended by Uganda’s Minister of Transport Katumba Wamala, AFRAA and Uganda Airlines officially launched the 55th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and summit of the Association.   The 55th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit will be held from 19-21 November 2023 at the Speke Resort in Entebbe, […]

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LEONARDO BUSINESS INNOVATION FACTORY 2023

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Leonardo’s Business Innovation Factory, the second edition of the rotor company’s technology acceleration programme has begun. For the next six months, those realities will work on Leonardo’s specific use cases focused on Simulation and Gamification and Cyber Security and Networking. Ten startups chosen by Leonardo’s selection team are participating. The startups comprise a shortlist of […]

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NTSB RELEASES HONDAJET RUNWAY EXCURSION DETAILS

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the preliminary report into last month’s runway overrun of a HondaJet at Summerville, South Carolina. There were no injuries, but the jet was destroyed by fire. According to the NTSB, on May 17 HondaJet N255HJ departed Wilkes County Airport (KUKF) North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, just before midnight […]

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THE REBIRTH OF THE EMBRAER C-390

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The Czech Republic Air Force is planning to bolster its transport capabilities with the acquisition of two medium cargo aircraft, with the Embraer C-390 Millennium currently leading the race. Brigadier General Petr Čepelka, head of the Czech Republic Air Force, revealed details about the force’s current status and particularly the ongoing or planned acquisition projects. At present, the Czech […]

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