African governments must open aviation markets and allow for more routes and more flights where regulatory impediments were blocking growth. This was the call by the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) at the annual general assembly in Luanda, Angola recently. Poor intra-Africa airline connectivity, inadequate infrastructure together with unclear policies, inconsistent regulations and rising […]

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Airbus has announced a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. “Since 2019, the leadership roles of Airbus and its Commercial Aircraft business have been combined, providing alignment and speed of execution during a period of multiple crises and change. Airbus has now put […]

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Aviation, a field often considered distant to many students from underprivileged backgrounds, is now becoming an attainable dream thanks to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). SACAA, in collaboration with Beautiful Gate, recently organized an Aviation Youth Show on Friday, September 22nd, targeting high-school students from Philippi and its neighbouring communities. The event aimed […]

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PHOTO BY: Sheldon Cohen Safran Landing Systems is onboard Bell’s tiltrotor aircraft program, as part of the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) project. According to the contract, Safran Landing Systems will design and develop the fully integrated landing system. These shared efforts will establish solid foundations to meet all future requirements. The US […]

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The FAA has accepted Universal Hydrogen’s application for a supplemental type certificate to convert ATR 72 regional airliners to use its fuel cell electric propulsion system. The U.S. air safety regulator this week issued the California-based start-up a G-1 issue paper, which marks the first step to establishing the criteria for certifying the system, which will […]

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GE Aerospace has delivered its 3,000th GE90 production engine. Designed specifically for the Boeing 777 family, the GE90 engine family has combined for nearly 130 million fight hours and 18 million cycles since entry into service in 1995.  Currently, 29 GE90 engines have accumulated more than 100,000 flying hours, with the fleet leaders approaching 107,000 […]

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Airbus today entered a partnership with AviAssist, the leading aviation safety promotion organization in Africa. Airbus forecasts a growth rate of 4% per year for Africa’s air transport. This highlights the importance of continued investment in safety performance improvements.   “The number one priority of Airbus is safety: a safe aircraft, safely operated in a […]

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In a groundbreaking joint announcement, Black Widow Helicopters and XP Services Inc proudly unveiled the next-generation Black Hawk helicopter: the Lima+. This UH-60 Black Hawk variant, born out of extensive experience and innovation, promises to redefine industry standards worldwide.   Black Hawks have long held the gold standard for aerial firefighting and utility operations. The […]

BLACK WIDOW HELICOPTERS AND XP SERVICES INC COLLABORATE TO UNVEIL REVOLUTIONARY LIMA+ BLACK HAWKRead More »

PICTURE COURTESY OF: Menzies Aviation IATA’s Focus Africa is a new collaborative initiative to urgently address critical challenges hindering the advancement of aviation across Africa. Menzies Aviation, a leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it is an official partner for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Focus Africa Initiative. The decision […]

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From:  Reuters Turkey is sending three aircraft to transport a rescue team and humanitarian aid to Libya, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday, after a massive flood caused by heavy rain killed 2,000 people in the city of Derna. The rescue team will comprise 168 personnel, two search and rescue vehicles, and two rescue boats, […]

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