SOUTH African Airways (SAA) will be relaunching direct flights to Brazil, nearly four years after it discontinued air services on some of its routes, including to São Paulo, as part of the restructuring programme during the business rescue process.
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The X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft, built by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT) and NASA Aeronautics, was selected as one of TIME’s “Top Inventions of 2023” in the Transportation category.
Airbus Helicopters has inaugurated a new 3D printing center at its Donauwörth facility, expanding its capabilities in additive manufacturing. The center includes machines for producing components made of titanium, plastic, and, notably, aluminum. This additive manufacturing process offers various advantages, including reduced component weight, leading to fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. Additionally, 3D printing enhances resource efficiency, allows for flexible production of components, and is suitable for prototypes. The technology employs laser beams to create shapes layer by layer, simplifying the production of complex structures and minimizing raw material waste. Airbus Helicopters has previously utilised this process to produce locking shafts for the Airbus A350 doors, demonstrating its potential for industrial-scale applications.
Breakthrough RAMFIRE project introduces lightweight, heat-resistant nozzle for next-gen rocket engines
Ethiopian Airlines reclaimed the title of “Africa’s Leading Airline” at the 2023 World Travel Awards held in Dubai, ending Kenya Airways’ two-year streak as the winner. Ethiopian Airlines had previously held the title for three consecutive years from 2018 to 2020. The airline also received awards for “Best Business Class” and “Leading Airline Brand.” Kenya
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By World Airnews correspondent Wallace Mawire FlySafair – a South African low-cost airline – said it was proud of its achievements to open air travel to a wider audience through its low-cost model. Obert Chakarisa, FlySafair executive manager standards and compliance said this at the recent launch of the airline’s Johannesburg-Harare route. The airline launched
ATR, in collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada, achieves a major milestone by obtaining Transport Canada’s certification for the PW127XT-L engine. This engine, designed to power ATR’s upcoming ATR 42-600S Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft, promises enhanced performance, significantly reducing take-off and landing distances. The development is set to increase regional airport accessibility and global connectivity. EASA validation is expected by year-end, with an eye on entry into service in 2025 and strong interest from various regions, including Europe.
Beginning with new aircraft deliveries in 2024, Pilatus has extended the payload-range capability of its Super Versatile Jet to achieve a maximum range with six passengers of 2,000 nautical miles (3,704 kilometres). Pilatus also incorporated an array of new interior amenities, including a large side-facing divan which can be converted into a bed! The new
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CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has announced the appointment of Matthew Margesson as its new Managing Director, effective 16 October 2023. Matthew has been an integral part of CAAi’s leadership team since 2009, having held senior roles including Head of International Development, and latterly, Head
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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