Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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 […]
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.
FCC ADOPTS NEW RULES ALLOWING DRONES TO OPERATE IN 5-GHZ SPECTRUMRead More »
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
NIGERIA AND BOEING FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO PROPEL AFRICA’S AVIATION GROWTHRead More »
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
Piper Aircraft today announced that its new M700 FURY single-engine turboprop has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). The validation also includes Flight into Known Icing (FIKI) approval. The first M700 FURY delivery into Canada is scheduled for this quarter, with additional international deliveries this year into EASA, the U.K. and
PIPER M700 FURY™ ACHIEVES TCCA TYPE CERTIFICATIONRead More »
Dutch national carrier KLM, member of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A321neo as part of their fleet modernisation with latest generation, fuel-efficient aircraft. With the aircraft KLM joins the community of successful A321neo operators. By selecting the A321neo, KLM brings on-board the latest technology to lower decibels and to reduce
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The Swiss manufacturer of the popular PC-12 single-engine turboprop and PC-24 Super Versatile Jet inks deal to develop a factory-owned flagship sales, design, and service center in Bradenton, Florida. In a ceremony at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ), Pilatus executives and Airport Authority officials signed an agreement to develop 17 acres on the north
