Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The tragic earthquake that has struck Morocco has devastated significant parts of the country and killed and injured thousands of people. As part of the international relief effort, the aviation industry is playing a vital role, in the rapid delivery of humanitarian aid to Morocco. IATA regional vice-president for Africa-Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi, expressed condolences […]
BY: Steve Forsyth PEACHTREE CITY, GA. (Sept.11, 2023) – Two restored World War II aircraft from Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will be part of this year’s annual Girls in Aviation Day September 16 at Covington Municipal Airport, Covington, Ga. Women in Aviation International (WAI) arranges the entire day dedicated to inspiring young women
CAF AIRBASE GEORGIA TO PARTICIPATE IN GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY IN COVINGTON, GARead More »
The Ethiopian Aviation Authority has issued its first Aircraft Maintenance license to a private company, One MRO Service Plc, marking a significant step in the country’s aviation sector. This license authorizes the company to provide MRO services for Boeing 737 Classic and B737 Next Gen aircraft types. One MRO Service is also planning to
ONE MRO RECEIVES LICENSE FROM ETHIOPIAN CAA AUTHORITYRead More »
Photo By Volocopter, EHang, Airbus, Joby Aviation In the realm of aviation, traditional airplanes often come to mind—swift, long-distance travellers following predetermined routes between airports. However, a groundbreaking shift is underway, ushering in a new era of aircraft designed to reach urban and remote locations previously inaccessible. These pioneering aircraft vary in size, spanning from
ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY (AAM): TRANSFORMING AIR TRANSPORTATIONRead More »
The aviation industry, renowned for its relentless pursuit of innovation, stands at the precipice of a digital transformation that is set to redefine the landscape of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services. In this era of MRO 4.0, the need for harnessing new digital technologies has never been more pressing, as it addresses the challenges
EMBRACING THE DIGITAL AGE: REVOLUTIONIZING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLDRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it will start thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), as of November 15, 2023. Bangui is not only the capital, but it’s also the largest city of the Central African Republic (CAR), and
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO RESUME DIRECT FLIGHTS TO BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLICRead More »
By Thiago Vinholes E190F aircraft is designed to carry up to 10.7 tons of cargo and will be delivered in 2024. Embraer published images on its social networks of the first passenger E190 being converted into a freighter, the E190F. The jet is being modified at the company’s facilities in São José dos Campos, Brazil, as part of the
EMBRAER SHOWS FIRST E190 BEING CONVERTED INTO A FREIGHTERRead More »
Robinson Helicopter, a renowned player in the aviation industry, has garnered coveted approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a noteworthy advancement in its R66 single-engine turbine helicopter. The highlight of this groundbreaking development is the installation of a redesigned, symmetrical horizontal stabilizer, strategically positioned a tad farther from the tail rotor compared to
FAA GRANTS APPROVAL FOR ENHANCED EMPENNAGE IN ROBINSON R66 HELICOPTERRead More »
NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. – In an exciting endeavour, fifteen soldiers and airmen from the New York National Guard are set to take part in the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition this month. While the New York National Guard has been a consistent presence in this competition in the past,
NEW YORK GUARDSMEN DEPART FOR SOUTH AFRICA TO PARTICIPATE IN MILITARY COMPETITIONRead More »
The Just Fuel Africa project, spearheaded by Werner Euler, is dedicated to the conversion of solid biomass, including invasive plants, forest and agricultural residues, and industrial waste, into liquid fuels while ensuring an equitable distribution of benefits. However, navigating the intricate biofuel value chain presents significant challenges in terms of pre-treatment and production, necessitating collaboration