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Universidad de San Martin de Porres in Peru has added two Tecnam P2008JC MkII aircraft to expand pilot training capacity and modernise its fleet. Universidad de San Martin de Porres (USMP) in Peru has introduced two Tecnam P2008JC MkII aircraft into its Aeronautical Sciences programme as part of a fleet modernisation initiative aimed at expanding […]
Honeywell says advanced airspace optimisation and SESAR-driven ATM modernisation could significantly reduce aviation emissions while improving operational efficiency across European airspace. Honeywell says greater airspace optimisation and digital Air Traffic Management (ATM) integration will play a critical role in reducing aviation emissions and supporting Europe’s long-term sustainability objectives. In a technical overview examining the
Chinese airlines are set to raise domestic passenger fuel surcharges from 16 May 2026, with higher fees on both short- and long-haul domestic routes amid elevated jet fuel costs. Chinese airlines are set to increase domestic passenger fuel surcharges from 16 May 2026, as carriers respond to continued pressure from elevated aviation fuel costs.
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AirlinePros International has been appointed as General Sales Agent for LIFT across Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and France, expanding the airline’s international sales reach and supporting inbound travel to South Africa. AirlinePros International has been appointed as General Sales Agent (GSA) for LIFT across Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and France, expanding the South African carrier’s
AIRLINEPROS INTERNATIONAL APPOINTED GSA FOR LIFT IN FIVE KEY GLOBAL MARKETSRead More »
Kenya Airways has partnered with TRACE as Official Airline Partner for Africa Forward — Le Concert, supporting international travel logistics for the flagship Africa-France Summit cultural event in Nairobi. Kenya Airways has partnered with TRACE as the Official Airline Partner for “Africa Forward — Le Concert,” a flagship cultural event linked to the Africa-France Summit
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Uganda Airlines has unveiled a 10-year strategic plan focused on infrastructure expansion, fleet growth and operational self-reliance as it targets broader international expansion. Uganda Airlines has announced an ambitious 10-year strategic development plan centred on infrastructure expansion, fleet growth and operational self-reliance as the carrier seeks to transform itself into a larger international competitor.
UGANDA AIRLINES UNVEILS 10-YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE AND FLEET EXPANSION STRATEGYRead More »
Israel Aerospace Industries has advanced its Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme into the testing phase, with certification targeted by year-end. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has reached a major milestone in its Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme after the first converted aircraft came “off jacks”, signalling completion of the primary structural modification phase. The programme
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LIFT and Build-A-Bear South Africa partnered to conduct the world’s first inflight Build-A-Bear heart ceremony during flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg. South African airline LIFT has partnered with Build-A-Bear South Africa to deliver what the companies describe as the world’s first Build-A-Bear “heart ceremony” conducted onboard a commercial passenger flight. The activation took
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Embraer’s Praetor 600E secures triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA, clearing the aircraft for global operations. Aircraft cleared for global operations following approvals from ANAC, FAA, and EASA GLOBAL CERTIFICATION MILESTONE Embraer has announced that its Praetor 600E has achieved triple certification from Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), the Federal Aviation
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IATA calls on African governments to prioritise aviation as economic infrastructure, highlighting safety, cost, and sustainability challenges. Focus Africa conference highlights safety, cost, and sustainability as key policy drivers ADDIS ABABA — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to prioritise aviation as a strategic enabler of long-term economic and social
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