
Eight decades of soaring high: Ethiopian Airlines marks 80 years of service
Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating a remarkable milestone, marking 80 years of service on 08 April 2026. The airline’s Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew officially launched the anniversary celebrations during a press

Global Air Travel Maintains Strong Momentum in February 2026
Global air travel demand continued its upward trajectory in February 2026, reinforcing expectations of a robust year for the aviation industry. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total

Air Congo Launches Inaugural Service to Johannesburg, Strengthening Regional Connectivity
A new chapter in African aviation has begun with the arrival of Air Congo’s inaugural flight at O.R. Tambo International Airport on 22 March 2026. The milestone marks the airline’s

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

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









