Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Camden, New Jersey — 29 May 2025: L3Harris Technologies has secured a U.S. government contract to develop a next-generation security processor designed to protect communication systems across military and intelligence domains. The processor will serve as a critical upgrade to global communications infrastructure, with particular emphasis on safeguarding advanced weapons systems against emerging cyber threats. […]
Phoenix, Arizona – 28 May 2025 — In a defining moment for sustainable aviation, Swiss-based H55, the electric propulsion pioneer born from the groundbreaking Solar Impulse project, has completed its 104th U.S. electric landing in Arizona using its fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft. This milestone, achieved during the third leg of the company’s “Across
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ARTICLE AND IMAGES BY KEITH FRYER The 2025 President’s Trophy Air Race (PTAR) soared to new heights this past weekend, captivating aviation enthusiasts and competitors alike at the scenic Bona Bona Game Lodge in South Africa’s North West Province. From May 22 to 24, the skies above the lodge buzzed with excitement as pilots navigated
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has commended the South African Police Service (SAPS) for their decisive action in intercepting a suspected drug trafficker at O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) on Friday, 23 May 2025. The arrest forms part of a broader campaign to stem the flow of narcotics through the country’s key aviation hubs. The
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May 9, 2025 – Upgrading your avionics today means more than just bolting in new technology — it represents a transformation in how pilots interact with their aircraft. Navigation systems have evolved far beyond guiding pilots from point A to B. The latest offerings integrate deeply into aircraft systems, improving not only efficiency but situational
Warsaw, Poland — 27 May 2025. Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace giant renowned for its regional aircraft and commitment to innovation, has officially joined the Polish New Mobility Association (PSNM). This strategic collaboration strengthens Embraer’s sustainability agenda and signals a pivotal step forward in the decarbonisation of regional air transport across Central and Eastern Europe. By
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Hanoi, Vietnam – 26 May 2025 — In a significant step toward advancing Vietnam’s space and environmental capabilities, Airbus Defence and Space, the French Space Agency (CNES), and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have signed a new Declaration of Intent (DoI) to deepen their cooperation in Earth observation. The signing, which took
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Leonardo, the Italian aerospace and defence giant, has unveiled a major digital initiative aimed at accelerating innovation and attracting new talent to the European defence industry. The company has officially launched its Advanced Cognitive Solution centre—described as an “AI Factory”—and introduced O.P.E.N., a metaverse environment designed to engage the next generation of STEM professionals. Speaking
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Abuja, Nigeria, 23 May 2025 – A coalition of West African countries has taken a historic step to reshape the future of air travel across Africa with the launch of the Single African Air Market (SAAM). Spearheaded by Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Conakry, Cape Verde, and Gambia, this landmark initiative aims to dismantle long-standing
21 May 2025 – GE Aerospace continues to lead the charge in aviation safety and innovation with the rollout of cutting-edge inspection technologies designed to monitor engine integrity from manufacture to maintenance. From its updated safety webpage, GE Aerospace has released a series of insightful videos demonstrating how its latest inspection tools are reinforcing the
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