Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The African Civil Aviation Council (AFCAC), yesterday revealed that the agency has discovered 59 new Africa air routes, 13 of which operate under fifth freedom. The African Civil Aviation Council (AFCAC), yesterday revealed that the agency has discovered 59 new Africa air routes, 13 of which operate under fifth freedom air traffic rights. These […]
BOOST TO AIR CONNECTIVITY AS AFCAC DISCOVERS 59 NEW AFRICAN ROUTESRead More »
Recoil Aerospace, a leading innovator in aerial firefighting technology, today announced it has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval for the Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its T1000-E and T650-E aerial firefighting systems. This approval allows Recoil to offer its advanced firefighting solutions to Canadian firefighting agencies operating eligible Super Puma AS332 and EC225 […]
The US Air Force has not accepted any new KC-46A Pegasus air refueling tankers from Boeing since March due to an issue with a broken part on the aircraft’s boom, though the service expects to accept two new aircraft by the end of the month, an Air Force spokesperson said in a statement. “There was […]
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) pays tribute to Paul Smith, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, who served in key leadership roles for the association. Smith passed away peacefully on May 10. “Paul’s lifelong mission was one of service, first and foremost to his country and then to the aviation industry that he loved,” said […]
NBAA MARKS PASSING OF DECORATED VETERAN AND FORMER TEAM MEMBER PAUL SMITHRead More »
At least 36 protected flamingoes have been killed in a single bird strike incident in western India involving an Emirates Boeing 777. The Dubai-Mumbai flight EK-508 was flying over the outskirts of India’s financial capital with over 300 passengers on board when it collided with the flock shortly before landing. The Emirates crew reported the bird strike […]
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Airbus Helicopters, LCI, a leading aviation company, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), have announced an order for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters. The major new order from LCI and SMFL’s joint venture leasing operation, SMFL LCI Helicopters (SMFLH), consists of 14 firm orders plus 7 options. It is […]
AIRBUS SIGNS ORDER WITH LCI AND SMFL FOR 21 LATEST GENERATION HELICOPTERS Read More »
Saudia Group has signed a firm order for an additional 105 A320neo Family aircraft. The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This increases Saudia Group’s Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. Saudi Arabia is creating unprecedented opportunities for global aviation through the Saudi National Tourism Strategy, which targets more than […]
Brussels, 16 May 2024 – An innovative aviation hydrogen handling and refuelling project, led by Airbus and supported by academic partners, airport operators and leading hydrogen-industry companies, has been launched to demonstrate small-scale liquid hydrogen aircraft ground operations at three European airports. The urge to decarbonise our economy and to develop Europe’s energy independence is […]
INNOVATIVE AVIATION LIQUID HYDROGEN PROJECT LAUNCHEDRead More »
Kenya Airways and Nairobi are set to take the aviation world by storm as they gear up to host the prestigious International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Conference in May 2025. The announcement came as the curtains fell on the 2024 edition of the conference, held in the picturesque city of Reykjavík, Iceland. Monika […]
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Air Vanuatu, the flag carrier of the Pacific Islands nation of Vanuatu, has entered liquidation following the cancellation of all its flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The airline cited “extended maintenance requirements” for its aircraft as the reason for the cancellations, affecting more than 20 flights to and from Australian cities Sydney and Brisbane, […]
AIR VANUATU ENTERS LIQUIDATION, LEAVING THOUSANDS STRANDEDRead More »
