Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Tragedy struck the aviation community as three lives were lost in a recent aircraft mishap near eMalahleni. Among the victims were two promising cadet pilots from the Kishugu Aviation Training Organisation, domiciled in Mbombela, sending shockwaves throughout the industry. The incident, occurring near Witbank Airfield on Sunday, April 21st, has left an indelible mark on […]
Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) has revealed that its Solstice ze refrigerant has played a pivotal role in achieving remarkable energy efficiency gains for Q-REF’s KIBO chiller, surpassing traditional ammonia-powered solutions by an impressive 46%. This collaboration underscores Honeywell’s commitment to align its portfolio with key megatrends, including the energy transition. Driving Energy Efficiency in Cold Storage
HONEYWELL’S SOLSTICE TECHNOLOGY PAVES THE WAY FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT COLD STORAGE SOLUTIONSRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s premier network operating carrier, proudly unveils its latest endeavour: a new four-times-weekly passenger service to Warsaw, Poland, via Athens. Scheduled to take flight on June 16, 2024, this inaugural journey marks a significant milestone, expanding the airline’s European footprint to an impressive 24 destinations. Dubbed flight ET 764, the route will commence
CONNECTING AFRICA TO POLAND: ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES EXPANDS ITS REACH TO WARSAW VIA ATHENSRead More »
Boeing is taking significant strides towards reducing its carbon footprint with its largest-ever purchase of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). With a commitment to environmental stewardship, the company is procuring 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million litres) of SAF to power its 2024 U.S. commercial operations. This purchase marks a substantial increase of over 60% compared
BOEING ELEVATES SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS WITH BLENDED SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PURCHASERead More »
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence with the announcement of additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications for the all-new Gulfstream G700. Following the G700’s FAA type certification on March 29, the latest certifications for production and interior signify another milestone in the aircraft’s journey towards customer deliveries and entry into
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2024 is undeniably proving to be a year of recovery for aviation. Airlines’ operations have surpassed pre-Covid levels both in terms of capacity and the volume of traffic carried. The number of seats offered in the region increased by 12.6%, from 14.3 million in March 2019 to 16.1 million in March 2024, owing to the
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Despite China’s borders reopening and relaxation measures implemented in January 2023, the nation’s three state-owned airlines—Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines—all concluded 2023 with losses, albeit with narrowed deficits. With domestic air traffic surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the outcomes starkly depict the slow recovery of the carriers’ international operations. It could also signify
In a dramatic turn of events, all seven occupants aboard a Boeing 727 freighter have miraculously survived after the aircraft collided with the wreckage of a previously crashed MD-82. The incident occurred during a supply transport mission from Juba, the capital of South Sudan, to Malakal in the northern region of the country on March
CARGO 727 CRASH IN SOUTH SUDAN: ALL OCCUPANTS SURVIVE AFTER COLLISION WITH MD-82 WRECKRead More »
READY. STEADY. START HUNTING! LIFT’s most-loved Golden Ticket Hunt is officially back on for 2024. Search online and around 3 major cities for your share of epic travel prizes including: LIFT flights (Including Premium seats!) Luxury hotel stays with The Capital Hotel & Apartments All inclusive car hires from Europcar Coffee vouchers from vida e
Hydrogen emerges as the future’s zero-emission aviation fuel, with Airbus unveiling its ZeroE initiative aiming for hydrogen airliners by 2035. However, innovators seek to accelerate commercial H2 aircraft operations. LA-based startup, Universal Hydrogen, spearheads a transformative project to develop a retrofit hydrogen powertrain for existing airliners. The initiative kicks off with a 40-seat De Havilland
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