Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) course is increasingly being specified by European airlines as part of First Officer recruitment requirements, reflecting a shift in pilot training expectations across the region. GROWING ROLE OF APS MCC IN RECRUITMENT APS MCC was introduced by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2017 and […]
Eve Air Mobility has conducted a demonstration flight of its full-scale eVTOL engineering prototype for Brazilian government authorities at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility. Flight test campaign progress The company reported that the prototype has completed 35 flights since its first flight in December 2025, accumulating approximately 1.5 hours of total flight time. Flights to
EVE AIR MOBILITY CONDUCTS EVTOL PROTOTYPE FLIGHT FOR BRAZILIAN AUTHORITIESRead More »
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has finalised the acquisition of an airport, marking a development aimed at supporting aviation training, technical education, and operational capability within the institution. Aviation training and infrastructure integration According to the Unisa Convocation, the acquisition is intended to strengthen the university’s capacity in aviation-related disciplines, including aviation mechanics, engineering,
Embraer, Saab and the Brazilian Air Force have presented the first Gripen E fighter aircraft produced in Brazil during a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto. Production milestone The aircraft is part of Brazil’s Gripen programme under a 2014 contract covering 36 aircraft, including 28 Gripen E and 8 Gripen F variants. The
EMBRAER, SAAB AND BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE PRESENT FIRST GRIPEN E PRODUCED IN BRAZILRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with delivery scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. Fleet expansion According to the airline, the aircraft will be the first Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters to operate in Africa. The aircraft type is a converted version of the Boeing 777-300ER passenger
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO LEASE TWO BOEING 777-300ERSF FREIGHTERS FROM AERCAPRead More »
Aviator Airport Alliance has reported a reduction of approximately 50% in emissions from its business travel in Sweden during 2025, following participation in Swedavia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement initiative. SAF PROCUREMENT INITIATIVE Aviator Sweden joined the SAF initiative through a recently completed auction led by Swedavia. According to the company, the investment in SAF
AVIATOR REDUCES BUSINESS TRAVEL EMISSIONS THROUGH SAF INITIATIVE IN SWEDENRead More »
Mike Busch, founder and CEO of Savvy Aviation, has been awarded the 2026 Richard G. McSpadden General Aviation Safety Award by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Award recognition The award was presented on 17 March 2026 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. According to AOPA, the award recognises individuals
MIKE BUSCH RECEIVES AOPA GENERAL AVIATION SAFETY AWARDRead More »
AviaDev has announced that Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), will receive the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award at AviaDev Africa 2026. The award recognises his contribution to route development and aviation connectivity across Africa, reflecting a career spanning nearly four decades in the industry. RECOGNITION
AARON MUNETSI TO RECEIVE AVIATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT AVIADEV 2026Read More »
Tecnam delivers technical training to Indian flight schools, supporting maintenance capability and fleet reliability as pilot training demand grows. NEW DELHI — Tecnam has completed a technical training and support programme for flight training organisations in India following the establishment of its direct factory representation in the country. The initiative involved the deployment of
TECNAM COMPLETES TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR FLIGHT TRAINING ORGANISATIONS IN INDIARead More »
United Airlines plans to take delivery of more than 250 aircraft by 2028, supporting fleet renewal and network expansion across its operations. United Airlines has announced plans to take delivery of more than 250 aircraft by April 2028 as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The airline stated that the deliveries will include
UNITED ANNOUNCES DELIVERY OF MORE THAN 250 AIRCRAFT BY 2028Read More »
