Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
In a significant stride toward diversity and inclusivity, Poppy Khoza, the Director of Civil Aviation at the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), has achieved a historic milestone. She was unanimously elected by the ICAO Member States to serve as the President for the 41st ICAO Assembly, becoming the first woman to hold this esteemed […]
Advocates of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) say the environmentally friendly alternative to conventional Jet A is gaining traction in the business aviation industry, despite its cost and limited availability. “SAF is finally starting to get some momentum,” says Darryl Young, director of trip support at AEG Fuels and a member of the NBAA Environmental Subcommittee.
A top-level meeting between AFRAA and the governor of the Bank of the Republic of Burundi took place recently in order to address the issue of the release of blocked funds for airlines. AFRAA secretary general Abderahmane Berthé and director government, legal, and industry affairs Raphael Kuuchi met the governor of the Central Bank Dieudonné
McCauley Propeller Systems today announced the first delivery and entry into service of its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, following its successful installation at Textron Aviation’s Tampa Service Center. The new propeller, which features four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in
The International Air Transport Association re-emphasised that every drop of fuel avoided counts in the aviation industry’s quest to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with the latest result from the IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis (FEGA). LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) is one of the airlines to undertake the FEGA, which identified the potential
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 2Excel Aviation have signed an agreement to forge ahead in developing the future use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in UK airspace. Initial efforts will focus on growing and enhancing 2Excel’s regulatory approvals in the uncrewed sphere using the maritime version of IAI’s Heron, the world’s most prolific UAS. The
With the remarkable growth of nearly 47% in recent years, FlySafair is extending its network to offer exciting new destinations for African travellers, enhancing both business and leisure travel opportunities across the continent. As the upcoming festive season brings heightened demand for domestic flights in South Africa, FlySafair’s strategic expansion plays a pivotal role in
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Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement that includes commitments for 20 super-medium H175 helicopters and 8 H160s to serve the energy market worldwide, including in the US. These 28 state-of-the-art helicopters will better position PHI to respond to the energy market’s expected growing offshore transportation needs. These commitments are composed of firm orders as
Airlink, a Southern African privately owned airline, touched down in Blantyre recently, wrapping up the successful inauguration of its new dual Malawi routes – the other destination being Lilongwe. With the new services Malawi becomes the latest country in Airlink’s comprehensive network which now extends to 46 destinations. “In launching Airlink’s services, we are
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it will start thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), as of November 15, 2023. Bangui is not only the capital, but it’s also the largest city of the Central African Republic (CAR), and
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