Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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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ATHENS, GREECE – In a landmark moment for Eastern Mediterranean defense cooperation, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 12 May 2025 to jointly offer IAI’s cutting-edge BlueWhale autonomous submarine system to the Hellenic Navy. Announced during the prestigious DEFEA defence exhibition in Athens, the agreement
LONDON, UK – Enterprise cloud software leader IFS has launched a powerful new migration accelerator service, designed to help SAP customers make a smooth and rapid transition to IFS Cloud – and immediately start leveraging the benefits of Industrial AI. The announcement, made on 14 May, is in response to growing demand from businesses within
Cairo, 20 May 2025 – In a decisive move to modernise its communications infrastructure and future-proof operations, EGYPTAIR has partnered with SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, to implement cutting-edge network solutions across its operations. The strategic agreement marks a significant milestone in the airline’s digital transformation journey and reinforces its role as
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World’s fastest business jet enters final stretch ahead of 2025 debut. Bombardier has announced the successful maiden flight of its first production Global 8000 aircraft, marking a major milestone for the business aviation industry. The inaugural flight took place on 16 May, departing from the company’s state-of-the-art Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Piloted by
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Mumbai, May 2025 — In a significant boost to India’s drone sector, ideaForge Technology Limited, a leading player in the global UAV industry, has received certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct its Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) Training (Small Class) program. This marks a vital step in upskilling India’s drone workforce
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Textron Aviation has reached another key milestone in the development of its next-generation business jet, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, with the successful first flight of its second test article, known as P1. This flight represents a significant step forward in the program as the aircraft progresses steadily towards certification and entry into service, scheduled
The unveiling of the B-21 Raider on 2 December 2022 marked a pivotal moment in military aviation. Presented by Northrop Grumman at its Palmdale, California facility, this sixth-generation stealth bomber is the first new American strategic bomber in more than 30 years — and a cornerstone of the United States Air Force’s (USAF) modernisation strategy.
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ADDIS ABABA – 17 May 2025 – In a strategic move to modernise its widebody fleet and reinforce operational excellence, Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed agreements with GE Aerospace for the purchase and servicing of next-generation engines for its new Boeing aircraft orders. The airline has selected the GEnx-1B engine to power 11 new Boeing
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