Lufthansa “Queen of the Skies” Gets XXL Crane for 100th Anniversary
The iconic Boeing 747-8 – affectionately known as the “Queen of the Skies” – is now wearing a striking blue special livery featuring an XXL crane to mark Lufthansa’s 100th
Vietnam Airlines Finalizes Order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft to Support Regional Expansion
In a significant move to strengthen its regional operations and modernise its narrowbody fleet, Vietnam Airlines has finalised an order for 50 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft from Boeing. The agreement
Air Canada Discloses Order for Eight Airbus A350-1000s
Air Canada has disclosed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft marking a pivotal upgrade to the airline’s long-haul fleet strategy with an additional commitment to Airbus widebody aircraft.
Textron Aviation Leads Industry in Key Aircraft Delivery Segments
Textron Aviation once again led the general aviation sector in several major delivery categories according to the annual shipments and billings report released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. The
Pilanesberg International Airport to Undergo Major Upgrade Following 2023 Fire
Infrastructure South Africa is preparing and packaging a comprehensive redevelopment project that will see Pilanesberg International Airport undergo a significant upgrade positioning the facility for long-term growth and sustainability. The
AirX Signs Firm Order for Eve eVTOL Aircraft, Expanding Urban Air Mobility in Japan
Eve Air Mobility, a global leader in next-generation electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) solutions, has signed its second binding order with Tokyo-based AirX, a pioneering provider of urban air
O.R. Tambo International Airport Accelerates R14.5 Billion Infrastructure Upgrade to Enhance Passenger Experience
O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is making significant strides in its R14.5 billion, five-year Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) programme, aimed at modernising infrastructure, improving operational reliability and delivering a world-class passenger
Thirty Skydivers Aim to Make History at Skydive the Ranch
Thirty of South Africa’s top skydivers are preparing for a record-breaking attempt at Skydive the Ranch in Delmas this weekend with jumps scheduled from 08:00 to 17:00 on both Saturday
Wings Over Durban: South Africa’s Premier Airshow Returns with Explosive Energy on 10 August 2025!
The skies above Durban are set to ignite once again as the Durban Virginia Airshow, proudly sponsored by Standard Bank, returns on Sunday, 10 August 2025 for another high-octane day
Durban Virginia Airshow
✈️ Get ready for takeoff! The Virginia Airshow is soaring back into Durban for 2025 – and it’s coming in full throttle! 🛫🔥 South Africa’s award-winning coastal airshow is bringing
Airbus Unveils Next-Generation Rotorcraft Concepts for NATO Studies
Airbus Helicopters has revealed its next-generation rotorcraft concepts to support NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study. Developed in collaboration with RTX businesses Collins Aerospace and Raytheon and MBDA, Airbus’
Honeywell Expands IntuVue Radar for Ground-Based Weather Detection at Airports
Honeywell has announced the expansion of its IntuVue™ RDR-7000 3D weather radar technology to ground-based applications, bringing its proven airborne radar capabilities to general aviation (GA) airports. The system uses
GE Aerospace Completes Hybrid-Electric Turbofan Ground Test with NASA Support
GE Aerospace has successfully completed ground testing of a hybrid-electric turbofan engine system, a key milestone in bringing electric propulsion closer to mainstream commercial aviation. The tests, conducted at GE’s
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