Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Boeing says it has halted certification flight testing of the 777-9 following the failure of a thrust link mounting component attached to one of the two GE Aerospace GE9X engines powering a test aircraft. The discovery was made during post-flight inspections of the third test aircraft, WH003, following its return to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, from a 5 […]
By World Airnews Correspondent Given Chikeu Zambia is on the move to reviving its aviation industry, which collapsed after government owned Zambia Airways was liquidated due to its financial challenges in 1994. Now ,Zambia Airways was Re-launch in 2021 and the Zambian Government called for the revitalisation of the Zambia Air Service Training Institute (ZASTI)
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The Piper Aircraft’s new turboprop-single M700 Fury is the aircraft that enthusiasts and professionals alike have been eagerly anticipating. With an upgraded engine delivering 100 more shaft horsepower than its predecessor, the M600 SLS, the M700 Fury not only boosts performance but also maintains impressive efficiency. This May, I had the opportunity to fly the
ICAO boosts African aviation with key partnerships, driving sustainable development, safety, and compliance through new capacity-building agreements. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has taken a decisive step to bolster aviation’s contribution to sustainable development across Africa. During the AFI Week in Gabon, ICAO entered into four critical capacity-building and implementation support agreements with Member
AOPA has been actively advocating for solutions to keep senior pilots flying longer, particularly pilots age 70 and older who are finding traditional aircraft insurance policies—those that include both hull and liability coverage—either unaffordable or unavailable. Among the options AOPA has been discussing with aviation insurance underwriters and brokers is liability-only insurance for senior pilots
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Nick Fadugba, a towering figure in African aviation and a passionate advocate for the industry’s growth and development across the continent. Nick’s life was one of remarkable dedication and impact, with his contributions leaving an indelible mark on the aviation sector in Africa
NASA hopes that the new technology could provide video communication for future missions like Artemis. A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station and then back to Earth using laser communication. This feat opens the opportunity to broadcast live video coverage
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Poland becomes the 19th nation to acquire the Apache and the largest operator outside of the U.S. Partnership with Boeing will enhance the sustainment capabilities of the Polish defence industry The Government of Poland has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing [NYSE: BA] AH-64E Apache combat
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Kenya’s primary aviation union has declared plans for a strike starting next Monday, in response to a proposed deal with India’s Adani Airport Holdings to develop Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The union is raising concerns that the agreement could lead to job losses and the influx of non-Kenyan workers, potentially disrupting operations at the
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Boeing has been awarded a $2.56 billion contract by the U.S. Air Force to deliver two rapid prototype E-7A Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Wedgetail aircraft. The contract encompasses the development, training, and support of the Air Force’s E-7A fleet, reinforcing the aircraft’s critical role in modern air warfare. The E-7A Wedgetail, known for
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