Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority is reviewing the certification of China’s COMAC C919 narrow-body jet for domestic airlines, potentially introducing the first non-Western single-aisle aircraft into Africa’s commercial fleet. The C919, seating 158–192 passengers, competes directly with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families that dominate the continent’s skies. By Jarryd Sinovich The jet offers lower lease costs than Western competitors, but faces hurdles in reliability, maintenance, and regulatory acceptance. Nigerian regulators have asked COMAC to outline spares provisioning, engineer training, and technical support, echoing challenges faced during the earlier MA60 turboprop programme, which struggled with parts shortages and limited after-sales support across

Widebody aircraft are now leading ETOPS route operations worldwide, according to a new analysis that tracks long-haul flying across oceans and remote regions. Airlines are leaning on ETOPS to maintain reach while keeping schedules efficient. By ePlane AI ETOPS lets operators plan flights a defined number of minutes from suitable diversion airports. Used well, it supports shorter routings, lower fuel burn and better aircraft utilisation across long sectors. The assessment highlights why widebodies dominate these missions: range, payload and reliability align with ETOPS constraints and the demands of intercontinental markets. These factors make large twin-aisle types the workhorses of extended-range operations. Looking

Airlink has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2, the lead aircraft in a wider fleet renewal aimed at boosting regional connectivity across Southern Africa. By Travel and Tour World The jet is leased from Azorra, with the partnership allowing for up to 10 airframes to enter service over the next few years. The type’s lower fuel burn, reduced emissions and quieter operations suit short-to-medium intra-African routes where demand is growing and capacity is tight. Configured for 136 seats, the E195-E2 lets Airlink add frequency on core city pairs and open thinner routes that larger jets skip. That supports tourism by linking

A recent cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace’s Muse check-in and boarding system disrupted operations at several European airports, causing delays and cancellations in places like London Heathrow and Berlin. Reports confirm that major Indian airports have not been affected so far, and operations there continue to run smoothly. By News On Air A senior government official has stated that while India uses some airport systems tied to Collins, the key facilities remain secure and no adverse impact has been reported. Airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Goa are operating normally. Air India has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying from Europe,

European airports faced widespread disruption after a hacking incident caused check-in system failures across several hubs. The outage led to long queues, delayed flights and temporary manual processing as IT teams worked to restore services. By Sabine Siebold & Christoph Steitz – Reuters According to officials, the disruption was linked to a cyberattack targeting systems used by multiple airports, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of aviation infrastructure. While no safety issues were reported, the incident highlighted how quickly digital faults can cascade into operational delays. Airports across Europe said they were deploying emergency teams and backup systems to minimise passenger inconvenience