Diamond Aircraft Aviation Southern Africa is exhibiting at AERO South Africa 2026, showcasing a range of Jet A-1-powered and fuel-efficient aircraft designed for both flight training and private ownership. Speaking to World Airnews, Pierre Prinsloo, Owner of Plane Maintenance Facility (PMF) and Diamond Aircraft Aviation Southern Africa, highlighted one of the key advantages of the […]
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World Airnews spoke with Jenna van den Berg of Cirrus Aircraft South Africa about flight training, aircraft ownership, advanced safety systems and the technologies shaping the future of general aviation. Exhibiting at AERO South Africa 2026, Cirrus Aircraft South Africa is showcasing its capabilities in flight training, aircraft sales and maintenance, reflecting the growing demand
Fuelco South Africa is highlighting its range of modular aviation fuel storage and handling solutions at AERO South Africa 2026, with a focus on scalable infrastructure designed to support operators ranging from private airfields to commercial aviation facilities. from private airfields to commercial aviation facilities. Speaking to World Airnews at the event, Darren van
FUELCO SHOWCASES SCALABLE AVIATION FUEL SOLUTIONS AT AERO SOUTH AFRICA 2026Read More »
Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered seven Airbus H160 and five H145 helicopters under the SAFE programme to strengthen emergency response, civil protection and public safety capabilities. ROMANIA SELECTS AIRBUS H160 AND H145 HELICOPTERS Order supports national emergency and security capabilities The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters
ROMANIA ORDERS 12 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PUBLIC SAFETYRead More »
Airbus Defence and Space has formed a consortium with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint and HPS to develop a sovereign European satellite-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability. AIRBUS FORMS SPACE INTELLIGENCE CONSORTIUM Partnership targets sovereign European ISR capability Airbus Defence and Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint and
AIRBUS LEADS GERMAN CONSORTIUM FOR SOVEREIGN SPACE INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITYRead More »
Airlink will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Cape Town and Mauritius from October 2026, using its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft and expanding direct connectivity between South Africa and the Indian Ocean island nation. AIRLINK ADDS DIRECT CAPE TOWN–MAURITIUS FLIGHTS New route strengthens leisure and business links Airlink has announced the launch of a new twice-weekly
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CANAVIA Aviation Academy has expanded its Tecnam fleet with four Next Generation aircraft, bringing its total fleet to 16 aircraft and supporting its growing airline pilot training programme in Spain. Gran Canaria-based CANAVIA Aviation Academy has confirmed a significant expansion of its training fleet through the acquisition of four Tecnam Next Generation aircraft, supporting its
CANAVIA EXPANDS TECNAM TRAINING FLEET WITH FOUR NEXT-GENERATION AIRCRAFTRead More »
The global Airport Information Systems market is projected to grow from USD 4.24 billion in 2024 to USD 5.36 billion by 2030, driven by airport modernisation, digitalisation and growing operational efficiency requirements. The global Airport Information Systems (AIS) market is projected to grow from USD 4.24 billion in 2024 to USD 5.36 billion by 2030,
AIRPORT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MARKET FORECAST TO REACH USD 5.36 BILLION BY 2030Read More »
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office has signed an agreement to acquire a Diamond DA62 MPP special mission aircraft, expanding airborne public safety and search-and-rescue capabilities across the county. The Utah County Sheriff’s Office has signed an acquisition agreement for a Diamond DA62 MPP special mission aircraft, further expanding the aircraft’s presence within the United States
UTAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ACQUIRES DIAMOND DA62 MPP SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFTRead More »
H55 has delivered certification-grade propulsion battery modules to Pratt & Whitney Canada for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, supporting the advancement of hybrid-electric aviation technology. Swiss electric aviation company H55 has delivered certification-grade propulsion battery modules to Pratt & Whitney Canada for integration into the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator programme, marking a significant milestone in









