Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
After a three-month stay at the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft made a successful uncrewed return to Earth, landing at NASA’s White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico. The mission, initially planned as a short flight test before entering service, was extended due to safety concerns raised by NASA over Starliner’s propulsion […]
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have jointly called for urgent policy changes to help the aviation sector achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In a joint letter released Monday, both organisations presented their key lobbying points for the upcoming 2024–2029 European Union (EU) legislative period, urging significant
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With the wake of global conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine War and the Israel-Hamas conflict, the continent of Africa has been at the forefront of modernising its defense strategies among key areas. Recognizing the importance of updated fleets, demonstrations, and training efforts, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda have made strategic investments to incorporate advanced
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RwandAir has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Africa World Airlines (AWA), a move set to enhance connectivity across the African continent. The Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) between the two airlines strengthens travel links between West Africa, Rwanda, and international destinations, providing seamless connections and reduced travel times. “This partnership reflects our shared vision of a
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African Airline Association (AFRAA) and EgyptAir Training Academy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on training that will facilitate a framework of collaboration between AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy to achieve common objectives for the training of aviation professionals across the African continent. The pact was signed at the occasion of the Egypt International
New Regulations Enable Safer and More Reliable Drone Operations in National Airspace. In a critical step toward integrating unmanned aerial system operations into national air traffic system, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Aug. 29 adopted new rules that, for the first time, enable drone control operations to be conducted in the 5-GHz spectrum.
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Deutsche Aircraft in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany needed proximity sensing systems for its D328eco, a 40-seat regional turboprop aircraft. They found their solution from Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a division of Crane Company in West Caldwell, N.J. This decision follows Crane’s earlier selection to provide the brake control system for the same model. Crane Aerospace & Electronics has a long
In a move set to significantly impact Africa’s aviation industry, Boeing has partnered with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to strengthen the nation’s aviation sector. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is poised to play a crucial role in boosting the civil aviation ecosystem in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of
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Cathay Pacific is facing a significant operational challenge after an inflight incident involving one of its Airbus A350 jets revealed a widespread issue affecting 15 of its aircraft. The Hong Kong-based airline has since cancelled 24 flights and expects more disruptions in the coming days as it works to address the problem. The incident occurred
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Aircraft Defines New Standard with Flight Test Program Launching in Savannah. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream’s ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 defines a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort ever