Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
A slew of new sustainable aviation fuel initiatives have been announced in the US, including major supplies for United Airlines and JetBlue at their respective hubs in Chicago and New York, Airbus investing in emerging SAF producer LanzaJet and UK start-up Firefly Green Fuels partnering with US biosolids feedstock provider Synagro Technologies to produce low […]
South African airline Airlink has joined forces with the AviAssist Foundation to offer a Human Factors in Aviation course, aimed at enhancing safety practices across the African aviation industry. The two-day course, scheduled for September 19-20, 2024, will take place at Airlink’s Training Centre of Excellence near Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Sponsored by the
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Air Botswana has announced the launch dates for its new routes connecting Botswana and South Africa, marking a significant expansion of its network. The move aims to enhance flight connectivity within Southern Africa and offer passengers more flexibility. Starting 1 October, the Gaborone-Durban route will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. From 1 November, three
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Following the demise of Air Gabon in 2006, Gabon is set to be revitalised with the launch of FlyGabon this August. Following the demise of Air Gabon in 2006, Gabon is set to be revitalised with the launch of FlyGabon this August. According to the national flag carrier, it will resume operations with its
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TANZANIA celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday with the arrival of a new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, marking a major advancement in the country’s aviation sector. With a capacity of 262 passengers, this new addition is a major asset for the national flag carrier, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), bringing its fleet total to 16. This
Austrian Airlines is set to become the launch operator for Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK surface film on the Boeing 777-200ER, marking the first time this innovative technology will be applied to the aircraft model. The airline will equip four of its six 777-200ERs with AeroSHARK, a technology designed to mimic sharkskin, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag, cutting
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In a bold move towards sustainability, Wastefront, a company focused on innovative environmental solutions, is set to revolutionise the aviation fuel industry by converting end-of-life tires (ELTs) into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Vianney Vales, the CEO of Wastefront, recently sat down with Aviation Week’s Jeremy Kariuki to discuss the company’s latest project—a state-of-the-art plant in
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As tensions continue to simmer over Moscow’s alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Aeroflot’s ambitious plans for fleet renewal have encountered a significant obstacle. The Russian flag carrier’s order for 22 Airbus A350 widebodies, placed seven years ago, now faces potential delays due to international sanctions. The sanctions, which include placing Kremlin-controlled financial
The First Flight Society and Wright Brothers National Memorial will be celebrating the eighty-fifth anniversary of National Aviation Day on August 19, with a fly-in and day of aviation and family fun in the state where it all began. The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and the adjacent First Flight Airport
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AirExplore has signed a contract with Nigeria-based Air Peace to lease four aircraft from November 2024 through March 2025. The four 737-800 aircraft will operate under damp-lease agreement to bolster Air Peace’s capacity. AirExplore provides the aircraft, pilots, maintenance, and insurance, with Air Peace providing the remaining cabin crew for domestic flights within Nigeria.
