Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
AASA becomes the first airline association to back IATA’s CO₂ Connect, promoting accurate, transparent emissions data reporting among African carriers through verified operational data and a global standardised methodology. The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has taken a significant step to enhance emissions transparency across the region, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with […]
AASA BACKS IATA CO₂ CONNECT TO STRENGTHEN AFRICA’S EMISSIONS REPORTINGRead More »
Emirates introduces a month-long celebration of seasonal dining, entertainment, and festive experiences onboard and in global lounges, bringing Christmas magic to travellers at 40,000 feet throughout December 2025. Dubai, UAE, 8 December 2025: Emirates is bringing festive cheer to the skies this December, inviting passengers to immerse themselves in the warmth, flavour and enchantment of […]
AFRAA announces the full deployment of Free Route Airspace in West and Central Africa, enabling direct User Preferred Routes, reducing emissions, and improving efficiency as the continent prepares for ESAF implementation in 2026. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has marked a defining moment for the continent’s aviation sector with the full operational deployment of Free […]
Ethiopian Airlines wins multiple top honours at the AFRAA 57th Annual General Assembly, recognising its profitability, improved intra-African connectivity, industry service, and leadership in the Free Route Airspace Project. Ethiopian Airlines has strengthened its position as Africa’s leading carrier after securing multiple top honours at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 57th Annual General Assembly held […]
ETHIOPIAN SHINES AT AFRAA 57TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDSRead More »
JEKTA has unveiled a 1:9 scale model of its all-electric PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft as flight and water testing progresses in Italy ahead of its planned 2030 entry into service. JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer specialising in zero-emission amphibious aircraft, has unveiled new photographs of its 1:9 scale model of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero […]
JEKTA REVEALS SCALE MODEL OF PHA-ZE 100 AS FLIGHT TESTING ADVANCES IN ITALYRead More »
FlySafair unveils its first-ever Christmas livery, “Santa’s Sleigh”, on a Boeing 737-800, spreading festive cheer across South Africa with a uniquely African twist and family-focused holiday magic. Johannesburg – 2 December 2025 – FlySafair has taken festive celebrations to new heights with the launch of “Santa’s Sleigh”, a specially designed Boeing 737-800 that will bring […]
For the third consecutive year, Ethiopia’s leading air cargo operator is recognised for excellence in global cargo solutions and operational efficiency. SOURCE AND IMAGES: Ethiopian Airlines Group Addis Ababa – 1 December 2025 – Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest air cargo network operator, has been named ‘Best Cargo Airline – Africa’ for the […]
Belgium has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System for basic flight training, acquiring 18 aircraft with a fully integrated ground-based solution, new infrastructure and long-term service support. The Belgian Government has confirmed the Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System as its new solution for basic military pilot instruction. A total of 18 PC-7 MKX aircraft, […]
BELGIAN DEFENCE SELECTS PC-7 MKX FOR BASIC FLIGHT TRAININGRead More »
Diamond Aircraft delivers a DA62 MPP to TU Dresden for hydrogen propulsion research, advancing climate-friendly aviation through real-world flight testing and system integration. Diamond Aircraft has handed over a new DA62 MPP to the Technical University of Dresden, marking a significant advancement in research toward climate-friendly aviation. The twin-engine special mission aircraft will serve as […]
Boeing unveils Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator, offering pilots an immersive, flexible next-generation training platform to improve readiness and safety. Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced the launch of its latest product, Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) at the European Aviation Training Summit. A training platform powered by Microsoft Azure […]
BOEING PIONEERING NEXT-GENERATION TRAINING TOOLS WITH LAUNCH OF VIRTUAL AIRPLANERead More »
