Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has announced the sale of two turbine powered 480B helicopters to the Zambian Air Force (ZAF). The contract, which was signed on February 23 by the Ministry of defence, includes both the helicopters and training for ZAF pilots and personnel. The helicopters will be based in Lusaka, and used for training and […]
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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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.
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)
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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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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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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The NBAA in the United States, along with other aviation associations, has requested the FAA to extend the comment period for the recently published Docket No. FAA-2023-1256, UAS Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), and related petitions for exemption. The FAA allowed only 20 days for public comment to this docket and four petitions for
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
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
