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National airline South African Airways (SAA) is extending its partnership with Turkish-based SunExpress by leasing four Boeing 737-800 aircraft with cockpit and maintenance crew for the peak summer season and into April next year. The deal, which is over a six-month period and effective from November, also covers the busy Easter holiday period in 2025. […]
Honeywell has received an FAA technical standard order for its Aspire 350 Hybrid satcom terminal, marking the first such approval for a dual unit that combines legacy and next-generation Iridium safety and Iridium Certus services in one system. Aspire 350 Hybrid will enable business aircraft owners, airliners, and helicopter operators to have secure cockpit voice
Aeros, a leading airship developer, is set to conduct an operational demonstration of its innovative airborne warehouse concept in the first quarter of 2025. This initiative will see packages delivered by drone from an airship flying over the Greater Los Angeles area. The demonstration will utilise Aeros’ 40D and 40E Sky Dragon small nonrigid airships,
Lanseria International Airport, one of South Africa’s prominent aviation hubs, is on the verge of a major ownership change. The Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF), which is managed by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), has received approval from the Competition Commission to acquire Lanseria Holdings, the entity that owns and operates the airport. The proposed
In the aftermath of stalled talks with striking machinists, Boeing announced its plans to cut 10% of its workforce in the coming months. This move is expected to affect around 17,000 employees across various sectors, including executives, managers, and staff. The decision comes amidst a prolonged strike by 33,000 machinists in the Puget Sound region,
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South Africa’s aviation sector is on edge as a critical ruling regarding foreign ownership of airlines is expected soon. The Domestic and International Air Services Licensing Councils, which are responsible for making these crucial decisions, have been facing challenges due to delayed payments and unclear administrative oversight by the Department of Transport (DoT) and the
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Air Canada has announced that its more than 5,200 pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have approved a new four-year collective agreement. The agreement, retroactive to September 30, 2023, covers pilots at both Air Canada and its subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge. Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, expressed his satisfaction
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Nigerian business aviation firm Falcon Aerospace is gearing up for significant global expansion, with its participation in the upcoming Investing in Africa Conference (AFSIC) in London from October 7th to 9th, 2024. AFSIC, the largest Africa-focused investment event outside of the continent, provides a prime platform for Falcon Aero to showcase its services and secure
Etihad Airways, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT), is celebrating the outstanding success of its Abu Dhabi Stopover programme. Since its relaunch, the initiative has surpassed expectations, delivering a significant boost to Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector. The programme, exclusive to Etihad Airways, has experienced remarkable growth, welcoming 24,000
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The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Government of Angola have agreed to cooperate on developing a national Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) strategy. This ambitious new agreement was signed by Ms. Bernarda Henrique, President of the Board of Directors of the National Air Navigation Company (ENNA-EP), on behalf of the Minister of