Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Johannesburg – 29 July 2025 – FlySafair has responded to the open letter issued by a group of pilots represented by the Solidarity union, acknowledging the emotion and concern expressed in the communication. The airline emphasised that it respects the right of employee groups to share their views and reiterated its focus on solutions rather […]
FLYSAFAIR ADDRESSES PILOT OPEN LETTER WITH FOCUS ON UNITY AND CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUERead More »
WASHINGTON, D.C., 28 July 2025 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the announcement of a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union (EU) that reinstates zero-for-zero tariffs on aerospace products. The move follows a similar agreement with the United Kingdom in June and marks a reversal of the […]
NBAA APPLAUDS RETURN TO ZERO-FOR-ZERO TARIFFS ON AEROSPACE PRODUCTS WITH EURead More »
JOHANNESBURG, 28 July 2025 – South African Airways (SAA) will launch its first direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius on 9 December 2025, marking a strategic expansion of the airline’s network and offering Western Cape travellers enhanced regional connectivity. The move reinforces SAA’s commitment to customer choice, leisure travel growth, and the promotion of […]
SAA LAUNCHES DIRECT CAPE TOWN–MAURITIUS ROUTE TO BOOST REGIONAL CONNECTIVITYRead More »
BRATISLAVA – 2025 – AirExplore, Slovakia’s largest airline, has signed a strategic long-term agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes to provide maintenance for landing gear components across part of its Boeing 737-800 fleet. The move comes as AirExplore expands rapidly within the ACMI and cargo segments, growing its fleet from 9 to 16 aircraft […]
AIREXPLORE TAPS FL TECHNICS FOR WHEELS & BRAKES SUPPORT IN LONG-TERM MRO DEALRead More »
CALGARY, Alberta – 24 July 2025 – WestJet and Kenya Airways have announced a new interline agreement that opens seamless travel opportunities between Canada and 36 destinations across Africa, including single-stop access to Nairobi via key global hubs. This partnership expands both airlines’ reach, enhancing connectivity for business and leisure travellers across the Atlantic. The […]
WESTJET AND KENYA AIRWAYS FORGE INTERLINE AGREEMENT TO BOOST AFRICA–CANADA CONNECTIVITYRead More »
In a strategic move that underscores its long-standing relationship with Africa’s aviation sector, Airbus has officially opened a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. This development marks a significant milestone in nearly 50 years of partnership with the continent and is set to enhance the manufacturer’s support for commercial aircraft operators across Africa. […]
AIRBUS DEEPENS AFRICAN COMMITMENT WITH NEW CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTRE IN JOHANNESBURGRead More »
Johannesburg, 23 July 2025. FlySafair confirms that all flights scheduled for today are operating as planned, despite ongoing industrial action by a portion of its pilot workforce led by Solidarity. The airline continues to operate a reduced but stable schedule, which was proactively implemented last week. Customers affected by any time changes were notified well […]
FLYSAFAIR FLIGHTS DEPARTING ON TIME DESPITE PILOT LABOUR DISPUTERead More »
East Hartford, Conn. — July 22, 2025. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has marked a significant aviation milestone—celebrating its centennial as a pioneer in aircraft propulsion. From the revolutionary R-1340 Wasp radial engine to today’s fuel-efficient GTF™ and battle-proven F135 powerplants, the company has spent the last hundred years reshaping the skies. Founded in […]
PRATT & WHITNEY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF PROPULSION INNOVATIONRead More »
Johannesburg – 22 July 2025 — FlySafair has confirmed that all flights on today’s schedule are currently operating as planned, despite ongoing industrial action involving a portion of its pilot workforce. The airline is implementing a reduced schedule, which was proactively planned and communicated to affected customers last week. Only two flights have been cancelled […]
FLYSAFAIR FLIGHTS CONTINUE AMID PILOT STRIKE, REDUCED SCHEDULE IN EFFECTRead More »
In the crucial transition from training cockpit to commercial flight deck, a set of skills stands out as the true differentiator between well-prepared pilots and those who merely hold a type rating: the disciplined, confident application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). While modern simulators can replicate the flight experience and technical knowledge can be memorised, […]
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ARE THE REAL TYPE RATING TESTRead More »
