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Tecnam has delivered a new P2012 Traveller to Chilean operator DAP Group following an 11,000-nautical-mile ferry flight from Italy, marking an expansion of regional operations in Patagonia. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. LONG-RANGE DELIVERY TO SOUTH AMERICA Tecnam confirmed that the […]
AURA AERO has raised €50 million in a Series B funding round, advancing its transition from programme development to industrial-scale production while securing firm orders and expanding manufacturing capacity in Europe and the United States. FUNDING DRIVES TRANSITION TO INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AURA AERO has completed a €50 million funding round, bringing its total funding to
AURA AERO SECURES €50 MILLION FUNDING TO ACCELERATE INDUSTRIAL SCALE-UPRead More »
AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 is set to host a record number of exhibitors, alongside an expanded airshow programme and new visitor engagement formats aimed at broadening participation across the aviation community. RECORD EXHIBITOR PARTICIPATION The international general aviation trade fair, taking place from 22 to 25 April 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, will feature approximately 820 exhibitors
AERO 2026 SETS EXHIBITOR RECORD WITH EXPANDED AIRSHOW AND NEW VISITOR FORMATSRead More »
Jambojet has unveiled a new Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC), strengthening its operational capability as the airline expands fleet capacity and prepares for continued growth in the Kenyan market. CENTRALISED OPERATIONS FOR REAL-TIME DECISION-MAKING The new IOCC consolidates key operational functions into a single coordinated environment, enabling real-time decision-making across the airline’s network. The
JAMBOJET LAUNCHES INTEGRATED OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTRE TO SUPPORT GROWTHRead More »
ACSA reports rising passenger volumes driven by international travel, as Cape Town International approaches capacity and prepares for major infrastructure expansion. By Robin Rabec Passenger volumes across Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) have exceeded previous peak summer levels, with traffic now running approximately 9% higher than comparable periods. The growth is being driven primarily
ACSA REPORTS PASSENGER GROWTH AS CAPE TOWN APPROACHES CAPACITY LIMITSRead More »
Textron Aviation has announced a new in-flight operable door option for the passenger variant of the Cessna SkyCourier, expanding the aircraft’s capability across military, humanitarian and commercial special mission operations. NEW CAPABILITY FOR AIRBORNE OPERATIONS The new door, expected to be available as a factory-installed option from 2028, is designed to enable airborne deployment of
CESSNA SKYCOURIER GAINS IN-FLIGHT OPERABLE DOOR OPTION FOR SPECIAL MISSIONSRead More »
An aircraft has been deployed over Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to support search and recovery operations following widespread flooding that has left tourist vehicles stranded. AERIAL SUPPORT FOR GROUND OPERATIONS Authorities initiated aerial patrols after weeks of heavy rainfall flooded roads and river crossings across the park. The aircraft is being used to scan
AIRCRAFT DEPLOYED IN SERENGETI FLOOD RESPONSE OPERATIONSRead More »
HAVELSAN has completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of a Boeing 737 MAX full flight simulator for Turkish Airlines, marking the third such device delivered to the carrier. SIMULATOR DELIVERY MILESTONE The latest simulator forms part of an ongoing programme supporting Turkish Airlines’ pilot training infrastructure. Once deployed, it will join six existing Boeing 737
HAVELSAN COMPLETES TESTING OF THIRD B737 MAX SIMULATOR FOR TURKISH AIRLINESRead More »
NASA’s Artemis II mission has successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking the first crewed journey towards the Moon since the Apollo era and a significant step in the agency’s long-term lunar exploration programme. Lift-off occurred at 18:35 ET on 1 April 2026, with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket performing as planned during the
ARTEMIS II LAUNCHES FIRST CREWED LUNAR MISSION IN OVER 50 YEARSRead More »
Phelan Green, through its subsidiary Phelan eFuels, has selected Honeywell’s renewable fuel process technology for a planned electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. The announcement, made on 1 April 2026, marks a further step in the development of South Africa’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel sector and its positioning within global low-carbon
PHELAN EFUELS SELECTS HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICA eSAF FACILITYRead More »