Cape Town Air Access, powered by Wesgro, has been honored with the Routes World Destination Award for the second consecutive year at the global route development conference in Istanbul, Turkey. The award recognizes the significant marketing support provided to airline partners and acknowledges the impact of marketing activities on future network development. The project emphasizes sustainability, exhibiting the tourism, trade, and investment value of Cape Town and the Western Cape. It has facilitated the addition of seven new international routes and airlines, resulting in increased seat and air cargo capacity. The CEO of Wesgro commends the commitment of the team and key partners in unlocking the region’s aviation potential and highlights their dedication to sustainability. The project is also focusing on underserved priority routes and has showcased its commitment to environmental responsibility. Public-private sector collaboration has been pivotal in promoting economic growth and job creation through enhanced connectivity and increased tourism.

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Ethiopian Airlines reclaimed the title of “Africa’s Leading Airline” at the 2023 World Travel Awards held in Dubai, ending Kenya Airways’ two-year streak as the winner. Ethiopian Airlines had previously held the title for three consecutive years from 2018 to 2020. The airline also received awards for “Best Business Class” and “Leading Airline Brand.” Kenya

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Tecnam has announced that the P2012 STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) aircraft is on course to complete its certification process with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), with type certification expected by the end of 2023. This aircraft is specifically designed for operations at challenging commercial airports and offers outstanding STOL capabilities. It

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South African Airways (SAA) celebrates a significant development in travel between South Africa and Ghana, as both countries have agreed to waive visa requirements for their citizens. This historic visa waiver agreement, effective from November 1, 2023, allows ordinary passport holders from South Africa and Ghana to travel seamlessly between the two nations for up to 90 days without the need for a visa. Travelers can explore the beauty and culture of these African nations without the hassle of visa applications. SAA, a key airline connecting South Africa and Ghana, offers tri-weekly flights between Johannesburg and Accra, making travel convenient. The move is seen as a positive step towards promoting intra-African connectivity, tourism, trade, and cultural exchange.

NEw route for FlySafair

By World Airnews correspondent Wallace Mawire FlySafair – a South African low-cost airline – said it was proud of its achievements to open air travel to a wider audience through its low-cost model. Obert Chakarisa, FlySafair executive manager standards and compliance said this at the recent launch of the airline’s Johannesburg-Harare route. The airline launched

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Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has unveiled flyExclusive as the fleet launch customer for the cutting-edge Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 during a press conference at the National Business Aviation Association – Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) event in Las Vegas. The Citation CJ3 Gen2, a groundbreaking addition to the Citation family, marks a significant advancement in the light jet market and represents a crucial step in flyExclusive’s fleet modernization initiative. The partnership solidifies flyExclusive’s commitment to providing top-tier private jet charter experiences by adding up to 30 CJ3+ light aircraft to their existing Cessna Citation jet fleet. This state-of-the-art aircraft, expected to enter service in 2025, boasts an impressive array of features for passengers and pilots alike, redefining business aviation standards. With its outstanding range, payload capacity, and advanced technology, the Citation CJ3 Gen2 stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the aviation industry.

Embraer, Defense & Security, Portfolio

Embraer, a leading global aerospace company, is showcasing its robust defense and security portfolio at ADEX 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. Their portfolio includes advanced products and solutions for the defense and security markets, spanning air, land, sea, and space domains. Key offerings include the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft and the A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training aircraft. The company’s presence at the event aims to strengthen relations with Korean customers and the aerospace community. Notably, Embraer has previously signed Memorandums of Understanding with Korean aerospace companies to enhance collaboration and supply parts for the C-390 Millennium aircraft, which has proven its capabilities and operational excellence with various countries

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PIONEERS USER-FRIENDLY WAYS TO FLY EVTOLS ELECTRIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

Airbus Helicopters has made significant progress in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, particularly the CityAirbus NextGen prototype. In a recent milestone, the company successfully tested an electric flight control system using their demonstrator FlightLab. This innovative system simplifies pilot controls by replacing the conventional cyclic, pedals, and collective with a single piloting stick, capable of controlling all aircraft axes. The electric flight control system not only streamlines pilot workload but also enhances mission safety. Combined with a revised human-machine interface (HMI), the single stick provides improved visibility and a selection of information tailored to eVTOLs. Airbus is committed to advancing urban air mobility and reducing aviation emissions through their eVTOL initiatives.

EMBRAER ANNOUNCES NEW AUTOTHROTTLE FEATURE FOR PHENOM 300E

Embraer has announced a new autothrottle feature for the Phenom 300E aircraft, aimed at enhancing the pilot-centric cockpit with Garmin G3000 avionics. The autothrottle offers advanced automation technology, providing pilots with greater control during different flight phases and increasing cabin comfort for passengers. This feature will be available as an option for new Phenom 300E

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