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Carrier to commence thrice-weekly passenger services by mid-April 2026 Addis Ababa, February 2026 — Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to inaugurate three new domestic airports and commence passenger services to the destinations by mid-April 2026. The new airports are located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu and Debre Markos. The airline will operate thrice-weekly passenger […]
Proposed in-country sustainment capability linked to Indian Air Force Medium Transport Aircraft programme New Delhi, February 2026 — Embraer and Mahindra Group have announced plans to work towards establishing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capability in India for the Embraer C-390 Millennium, subject to the aircraft’s selection in the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft
Boeing’s 777-9 flight training simulators have received initial qualification from the FAA and EASA, marking a key step towards regulator-approved pilot training at Gatwick. FAA and EASA approve simulator devices for airline pilot training GATWICK, United Kingdom, February 19, 2026 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) 777-9 flight training simulators have received initial qualification following the issue
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Embraer and Northrop Grumman are jointly investing in the development of an enhanced KC-390 Multi-Mission Tanker to provide advanced air mobility and aerial refuelling capabilities for the U.S. and allied air forces. Joint investment advances KC-390 Multi-Mission Tanker development MELBOURNE, FL, February 20, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ; B3: EMBJ3) and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:
Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force, supporting fleet modernisation and enhanced airspace and border protection capabilities. Aircraft support fleet renewal and expanded operational capabilities Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU), marking a significant step in the
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Embraer’s Phenom 300 series retains its position as the world’s best-selling light jet for the 14th consecutive year, with 72 aircraft delivered in 2025 and continued Executive Aviation growth. Series recognised as most delivered twin-engine jet for sixth consecutive year Embraer has confirmed that its Phenom 300 series remains the world’s best-selling light jet for
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Programme supports emergency medical services mission development for Valo aircraft Vertical Aerospace has been awarded a Proof-of-Concept (POC) grant under the Dimension X Cohort 7 Challenge to support development of emergency medical services (EMS) capabilities for its Valo eVTOL aircraft platform in Singapore. The grant is provided through Hatch, the innovation centre of Singapore’s
Five-year agreement expands SAF availability to more than 100 European airports Neste and World Fuel Services have extended their existing partnership through a five-year agreement that will expand the availability of Neste-supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to more than 100 airports across World Fuel’s United Kingdom and European network. The agreement supports World Fuel’s
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Flight delays were reported at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport following a workers’ strike that disrupted departures and arrivals on 16 February 2026. Flight operations at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya’s primary international gateway, experienced significant disruption on Monday, 16 February 2026, following industrial action by aviation workers. The strike resulted in delays
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Africa’s passenger air traffic is expected to grow at an average rate of six per cent annually through 2044, driving the region’s commercial aircraft fleet to more than double to 1,680 aircraft over the next two decades, according to Boeing’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for Africa. The forecast identifies demographic growth, expansion of the
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