Air China Cargo Boosts A350F Fleet to 10 Aircraft
In a major move to solidify its position in the international air freight market, Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters. This
Platoon Aviation Scales Up With Record-Breaking Citation Longitude Deal
The landscape of European business aviation is undergoing a significant realignment. Textron Aviation has officially finalized a landmark multi-aircraft fleet purchase agreement with Hamburg-based Platoon Aviation, a strategic move engineered
Airlink Launches First-Ever Non-Stop Cape Town–Zanzibar Service
Airlink will launch the first-ever non-stop service between Cape Town and Zanzibar in October 2026, further expanding its regional network and strengthening direct connectivity between South Africa and East Africa.
ACSA and Mangaung Sign MoU to Boost Bram Fischer Airport Development
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Bram Fischer International Airport to drive airport development, logistics growth and regional investment.
Global Air Cargo Demand Soars 11.2% in February 2026
Global air cargo markets maintained strong momentum in February 2026, with demand rising 11.2% year-on-year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). International operations saw slightly
AT-6 Twin: A New Era in Multi-Engine Flight Training
Flight testing has officially begun in Poland for the AT-6 Twin, a new four-seat aircraft designed by Tomasz Antoniewski with a bold vision: to make multi-engine training more accessible and
Japan’s National Police Agency Expands H135 Fleet
On 12 March 2026, Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) placed a follow-on order for three Airbus H135 helicopters, bringing its total Airbus fleet to 26 units. The new aircraft will
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
Eve Advances eVTOL Program with Successful Hover and Low-Speed Tests
Eve Air Mobility has successfully closed out the hover and low-speed flight testing block for its full-scale engineering prototype. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the company’s flight
HENSOLDT South Africa brings cutting-edge bird radar to King Shaka International
HENSOLDT South Africa has successfully deployed an advanced 3D bird-radar system at King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) in Durban, making KSIA one of only two airports on the African continent
Airbus Helicopters and Spanish Navy Advance Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming at Sea
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain, showcasing advanced crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities during maritime operations. The exercise brought together
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