Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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. […]
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
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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
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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
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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,
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Patent awards add significant strength to ZeroAvia’s IP portfolio, with 45 patents granted to date. [Everett, WA & Kemble, UK July, 2025] — ZeroAvia announced that it has been awarded nine new patents this year so far, with many critical to the company’s roadmap for scaling hydrogen-electric engines for large regional aircraft. The company has
WICHITA, Kan.- The legendary Cessna Grand Caravan EX will now feature three new executive interior schemes for customers to select when designing their aircraft cabin. The Lunar, Obsidian and Saddle Sport interiors join the existing Canyon and Savanna schemes, providing a broader range of standard choices. The new interior options are available to customers starting this
Qatar Airways has introduced Privilege Club Pro, a new subscription-based loyalty offering that allows members to accelerate their accumulation of Avios and Qpoints on a monthly basis. The initiative marks a first for any Avios-linked loyalty programme, setting a new benchmark in how frequent flyers can fast-track their rewards and status upgrades. Developed in collaboration
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WICHITA, Kan. (July 14, 2025) — The industry-leading training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk, now features a dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS), enhancing maintenance, efficiency and overall operation of the single-engine, high-wing piston. The dual Lycoming electronic ignition system is now standard on all new Cessna Skyhawk aircraft. The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and produced by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron
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Centennial, Colorado / Sion, Switzerland – 14 July 2025 — In a landmark demonstration of electric aviation’s real-world potential, Swiss-based H55 has successfully completed a series of high-density altitude, high-temperature test flights in Colorado using the Bristell B23 Energic. The event formed part of the company’s Across USA Tour and showcased the aircraft’s superior operational
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