Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Leonardo announces a new collaboration with Agenzia Industrie Difesa (AID), which centres on the strengthening of technological and operational innovation in the defence and security sector. The focus of the partnership will be on the joint development of conventional 155 mm artillery ammunition, primarily for Italian defence. This collaboration, which will last 18 months with […]
Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) company, has completed modernizing the four flight-proven RS-25 engines that will help power NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on the Artemis IV mission. Artemis IV will be the first flight of the enhanced Block 1B configuration of the super-heavy-lift rocket and the last to use engines remaining in
In a significant milestone for sustainable aviation, Pratt & Whitney successfully tested its V2500 engine on 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This test, conducted in Germany, is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to align with the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The assessment began with a baseline test
PRATT & WHITNEY SUCCESSFULLY TESTS ENGINE ON 100 PERCENT SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELRead More »
Taking a flight for the first time is the most popular request from thousands of children around South Africa each year, according to the Reach for a Dream Foundation (RFAD). In 2024, RFAD celebrates 36 years of making dreams come true for children with serious illnesses. Innovative funding strategies and valuable partnerships are crucial for
The 2024 edition of the Elders Flight, held at the South African Air Force (SAAF) Mobile Deployment Wing in Centurion, marked a historic and record-breaking event, flying nearly 500 elders and military veterans in over 100 different aircraft. This year’s event, on Saturday 6 July, was particularly noteworthy as it was the first time the
ELDERS FLIGHT 2024: A RECORD-BREAKING EVENT AT SAAF MOBILE DEPLOYMENT WINGRead More »
Leonardo has debuted a full-scale cabin mock-up of its next-generation AW09 single-engine helicopter at EBACE 2024 in Geneva (May 28-30). This new model, featuring an exclusive VIP-corporate transport cabin layout and paint scheme, marks its entry into the Agusta-branded product range. The AW09 offers a unique blend of superior cabin space, advanced technology, and sustainability
LEONARDO UNVEILS AW09 FULL-SCALE CABIN MOCK-UP AT EBACE 2024Read More »
Columbia Helicopters and Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) have announced a strategic collaboration to update the type certificate for the Model 107-II tandem rotor helicopter to create a new, more capable variant: the 107-III. The partners officially launched the upgrade program July 2 at PiAC’s Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. As the holder of the Federal
COLUMBIA AND PIASECKI PARTNER ON UPGRADE FOR 107-II AND CH-46E HELICOPTERSRead More »
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The call came as government and industry officials gathered in Johannesburg for the IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa conference. “South Africa has vast potential to become a
SOUTH AFRICA HAS VAST POTENTIAL IN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PRODUCTIONRead More »
Transport & Environment (T&E), an environmental NGO focused on transport issues, is advocating for enhanced monitoring of ultra-fine particles (UFP) emitted by aviation, which can affect health, according to a recent study. Commissioned by T&E and conducted by CE Delft, a Netherlands-based consultancy, the study sheds light on the potential health impacts of UFPs on
AVIATION’S ULTRA-FINE PARTICLES MAY POSE HEALTH RISKS, URGES T&E STUDYRead More »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is about to cause a revolution in the aviation sector. This is not a science fiction fantasy but a tangible reality. From enhancing flight schedules to speeding up maintenance, artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way airlines run. Though some individuals might be worried that AI could replace pilots, the reality is
AI MAY CHANGE AIRLINE OPS BUT WON’T REPLACE PILOTSRead More »
