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Air France is proud to announce the return of its seasonal flight service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) starting from 7 October 2024. In response to strong demand from both business and leisure travellers, the airline will operate three weekly flights, with an additional flight scheduled to be added from November, […]
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, has launched a more affordable kit and reduced monthly subscription plan in Kenya, aiming to attract cost-conscious customers. The new offering comes after Safaricom, the country’s largest ISP, upgraded its fibre internet speeds, intensifying competition in the Kenyan internet market. In August, Starlink introduced a rental option for its
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Boeing [NYSE: BA] has successfully completed the first flight of the UK’s E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF), marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s test and evaluation phase. A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the first flight from Birmingham Airport. The aircraft, still unpainted, is one of three 737 NG
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully conducted its first over-the-air demonstration of a hybrid satellite communications (SATCOM) solution, showcasing the future of seamless connectivity in space. The demonstration integrated connections between Viasat and a commercial proliferated low Earth orbit (PLEO) communications provider, achieving uninterrupted communication while transitioning between different satellite constellations and orbits. As the prime
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A surge of interest in Kenya’s aviation sector is evident as over 30 airlines have applied to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) for licenses to operate within the country’s airspace. Among the applicants are notable carriers such as Saudi Arabian Airlines, Bluebird Aviation, Jetways, and African Express Airways, all vying for approval to either
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In a significant advancement for aviation training, Pipistrel has announced that the Eco-Aviation Foundation International has received its first Velis Electro, an electric aircraft set to revolutionize flight training under a FAA airworthiness exemption. This marks the Velis Electro as the first FAA-exempt light sport electric aircraft at Santa Monica Airport. The Pipistrel Velis Electro,
A significant milestone for Indian aviation is underway with the implementation of a contactless boarding pass system designed to minimize wait times and enhance the travel experience for passengers at Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports In a groundbreaking collaboration, SITA, a global leader in air transport technology, is rolling out its Smart Path technology
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced collaborations with British Airways and Microsoft to further enhance the accuracy of IATA CO2 Connect for Cargo in calculating carbon emissions. The announcement was made at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS), currently taking place in Miami. British Airways will be contributing flight-level fuel burn data of its
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Textron Aviation has officially announced its decision to withdraw from the upcoming National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), scheduled for October 22-24, 2024, in Las Vegas. The move marks Textron as the third major business jet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to pull out of the event this year, following similar decisions
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Odense, Denmark – Battery life is no longer a limiting factor for drones, thanks to a groundbreaking new technology developed by scientists at the University of Southern Denmark. Designed primarily for autonomous drones conducting power line inspections, the innovative system allows a quadcopter to recharge directly from the power lines it inspects. This breakthrough, led