Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Tecnam’s P2008JC NG receives EASA CS-23 certification and enters service, introducing a next-generation training aircraft focused on safety, efficiency, and modern avionics. Next-generation trainer delivered following CS-23 Amendment 6 approval Tecnam has received European certification for its new Tecnam P2008JC NG and completed the first delivery during AERO Friedrichshafen 2026. The aircraft was formally […]
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AERO 2026 opens in Friedrichshafen with a record 860 exhibitors, reflecting strong growth in general and business aviation and continued industry investment. Strong industry momentum reflected in growth across general and business aviation sectors AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 is set to open with a record number of exhibitors, underlining continued growth and investment across the […]
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AAR launches Airvoyant, an AI-driven procurement platform designed to streamline aircraft parts sourcing for airlines and MROs through automation and integrated supply chain intelligence. AI-enabled system aims to streamline aircraft parts sourcing and procurement workflows Aviation services provider AAR CORP. has announced the launch of Airvoyant, an artificial intelligence-driven procurement platform designed to modernise […]
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Bell’s Nacelle Improvement Programme has reduced V-22 Osprey maintenance hours by 75%, improving readiness and operational efficiency across CV-22 special operations fleets. Amarillo, Texas, 20 April 2026 – Bell Textron Inc. has reported significant operational improvements following the implementation of its Nacelle Improvement (NI) Programme on the V-22 Osprey fleet. Based on more than […]
V-22 NACELLE UPGRADE DELIVERS REDUCTION IN MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVED READINESSRead More »
The KC-390 Millennium completed a 70-day global demonstration tour across 11 countries, showcasing its operational flexibility and performance in diverse military mission environments. Gavião Peixoto, 20 April 2026 – The KC-390 Millennium has completed an extensive international demonstration campaign, covering more than 47,000 nautical miles across 11 countries and logging approximately 140 flight hours. […]
KC-390 MILLENNIUM COMPLETES GLOBAL DEMONSTRATION TOUR ACROSS 11 COUNTRIESRead More »
Investment strengthens delivery capability, engineering capacity and customer experience Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has broken ground on a new delivery centre and manufacturing and engineering facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado, marking a further expansion of its presence in the United States. INTEGRATED FACILITY TO SUPPORT GROWING FLEET The new development will include […]
PILATUS EXPANDS US FOOTPRINT WITH NEW COLORADO FACILITYRead More »
New Pilot 100i aircraft to support structured pilot training growth Blitz Aviation has joined the Piper Flight School Alliance as its newest member, alongside placing an initial order for three Piper Pilot 100i aircraft. FLEET EXPANSION TO SUPPORT TRAINING DEMAND Based in Ogden, Utah, Blitz Aviation has confirmed that deliveries of the three aircraft are […]
BLITZ AVIATION JOINS PIPER FLIGHT SCHOOL ALLIANCE WITH TRAINING FLEET ORDERRead More »
Emirates and Wesgro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at increasing inbound tourism to Cape Town and the Western Cape through targeted international market development. STRATEGIC TOURISM PARTNERSHIP Emirates and Wesgro have formalised a partnership to promote travel to Cape Town and the Western Cape from key global markets. The agreement was signed […]
EMIRATES AND WESGRO SIGN AGREEMENT TO BOOST CAPE TOWN TOURISMRead More »
Boeing and Millennium Space Systems are expanding satellite production and introducing a new mid-class platform to meet growing demand. PRODUCTION CAPACITY EXPANDED Boeing and its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems are expanding satellite production capacity as demand increases across defence and commercial space markets. The initiative focuses on increasing manufacturing throughput while broadening the companies’ […]
BOEING AND MILLENNIUM EXPAND SATELLITE PRODUCTION TO MEET RISING DEMANDRead More »
Africa’s aviation sector faces mounting pressure as Middle East oil shocks increase fuel costs and expose supply and infrastructure constraints. SECTOR UNDER STRAIN South Africa’s aviation sector is facing renewed operational pressure as rising oil prices linked to conflict in the Middle East drive up jet fuel costs and impact airline economics. Several carriers have […]
MIDDLE EAST OIL SHOCK ADDS PRESSURE TO AFRICA’S AVIATION SECTORRead More »
