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.
FlySafair Welcomes Proposed New Shareholder, Reaffirms Business as Usual
FlySafair has confirmed that its shareholders have entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Harith and its affiliates to acquire the airline, subject to required regulatory approvals. For customers,
Boeing and Singapore Airlines Group Ink Largest Landing Gear Exchange Deal
Boeing has signed the largest landing gear exchange agreement in its history with Singapore Airlines Group (SIA), covering more than 75 aircraft across Singapore Airlines and Scoot’s 737 MAX and
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
Weight Loss Drugs May Deliver Unexpected Fuel Savings for Airlines
Airlines could see significant fuel cost savings from an unexpected development: lighter passengers. The growing use of weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, particularly in the United States,
Cape Winelands Airport Secures WBHO as Contracting Partner for Landmark Expansion
Cape Winelands Airport has taken another major step toward realising South Africa’s next-generation aviation hub with the appointment of WBHO as its contracting partner for the technical development and construction
Pipistrel Aircraft Gain Transport Canada Validation
Pipistrel has strengthened its presence in the Canadian training market with Transport Canada’s validation of the Velis Electro, Velis Club and Explorer aircraft. The approval allows Canadian operators and flight
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
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
France Orders Airbus VSR700 Uncrewed Aerial Systems
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group a contract for the production of six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) which will enter service with
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