Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The Rolls-Royce Trent engine family is celebrating 30 years since entry into service, having proven itself as the most successful engine family in the world. It has accumulated more than 200 million engine flying hours and transported 3.5 billion people on holidays, business trips and humanitarian missions. With our customers at the heart of everything […]
Boeing has delivered the first of four Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes to TAAG Angola Airlines, introducing the airline’s new livery and marking a historic milestone in its fleet modernisation journey. The delivery, ahead of Angola’s Liberation Day on February 4, coincides with the nearly 50th anniversary of TAAG Angola’s inaugural aircraft, a Boeing 737-200. This
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The first civil supersonic jet made in America breaks the sound barrier in historic Mojave airspace. On January 28, 2025, aviation history was rewritten as Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft became the first independently developed civil supersonic jet to break the sound barrier. The milestone flight took place at the Mojave Air & Space Port
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has embarked on a pivotal step in the modernisation of the Black Hawk® helicopter fleet by conducting its first ground runs on a UH-60M Black Hawk equipped with GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). This significant milestone took place at Sikorsky’s facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, and marks
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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation brands, marked the Chinese New Year 2025 with colourful festivities and meaningful events, highlighting its dedication to building strong relationships with Chinese communities globally. In a statement, Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, said, “We are thrilled to celebrate the Chinese New
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. – In a groundbreaking collaboration that promises to redefine the future of space weather forecasting, The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) and Google Public Sector have joined forces to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. This innovative partnership aims to predict geomagnetic storms days in advance with unprecedented speed and accuracy, bolstering national security
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São José dos Campos, Brazil, January 28, 2025 – Embraer has officially opened registration for its Social Tech Careers program, an inclusive, free-of-charge technology training initiative designed to foster diversity in the tech industry. Exclusively available to women and individuals with disabilities, the program offers 70 spots for participants eager to advance their skills in
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Marignane, France, 27 January 2025 – Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders came from 182 customers in 42 countries. The Company delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, resulting in a preliminary 57%
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Italy’s leading aerospace and defence company, Leonardo, is in discussions with Türkiye’s UAV manufacturer Baykar to explore a potential partnership that could redefine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and strengthen NATO’s capabilities. A Synergy of Expertise Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani confirmed the ongoing talks, emphasising the complementary strengths of the two companies. Speaking after a
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Two African nations, Benin and Tunisia, are bolstering their border and interior surveillance capabilities with advanced aircraft tailored to their unique operational needs. These upgrades highlight the growing reliance on airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms to address security challenges across the continent. Benin: Embracing Gyroplane Innovation Benin has taken delivery of five Cavalon
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