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Connecting Africa with the rest of the world: RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo聽
Landlocked in the heart of Africa, Rwanda has left behind a not-so-distant troubled past to emerge as one of the continent精东影业 hottest tourist destinations, as well as one of its key air hubs. The national airline, Rwandair, has been instrumental in this. The journey of the fully state-owned…
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Brussels Airlines unveils Tomorrowland-inspired livery on factory-fresh A320neo聽
Brussels Airlines has unveiled a new Tomorrowland-inspired livery adorned across an Airbus A320neo that arrived fresh from the planemaker精东影业 Toulouse facility in December 2024. The…
IndiGo enters long-haul market with order for 30 Airbus A350, option for 70 more
India精东影业 biggest budget airline, IndiGo, has announced a widebody order with Airbus for 30 A350-900s, with an option to purchase a further 70 more in the future. The purchase…
Heathrow passenger numbers hit record levels with busiest ever start to the year
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) has posted its busiest start to the year on record with 18.5 million passengers traveling through the aviation hub between January and March 2024. …
Airbus Helicopters Racer demonstrator successfully completes maiden flight
Airbus Helicopters has completed the successful first flight of its Racer demonstrator aircraft. Developed as part of the European Research Clean Sky 2 project, the Racer took to…
US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers return home after month-long Europe deployment
After a month-long deployment across Europe, US Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and supporting personnel have returned home to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The deployment,…
Saab delivers fourth GlobalEye aircraft to UAE
The Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab delivered the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 18, 2024. This…
Etihad Airways relaunches Airbus A380 service to Paris from November 2024
Etihad Airways has announced the reintroduction of its Airbus A380 service to Paris that came to an abrupt halt following the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in 2020. The announcement…
Bombardier signals new beginnings with brand identity and logo transformation聽
Bombardier has unveiled a new brand identity and logo signaling a new beginning for the aviation giant, while celebrating its 鈥渄eeply rooted heritage鈥. The transformation was launched on…
US Navy partners with Electra to explore eSTOL aircraft for contested logistics
The US Navy has inked a contract with Electra, facilitated by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), to explore the potential of electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft as a…
USAF shortlists Anduril and General Atomics to develop drone wingmen
The US Department of the Air Force (DAF) has awarded funding to Anduril and General Atomics to develop and test Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones, also known as loyal wingmen. …
Condor receives first Airbus A320neo amid fleet modernization
The German leisure airline Condor has recently received its first Airbus A320neo on lease from Avolon. The delivery ceremony held in Toulouse on April 24, 2024, is part of Condor’s…
Proposed bill in California may end CLEAR airport queue-cutting perks
A proposed bill in the state of California could soon prohibit third-party operators like CLEAR from giving members line-skipping privileges at airports across the state. Sponsored by Senator…
FAA to require charter airlines, plane manufacturers to implement safety systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a rule that requires charter airlines, commuter airlines, air tour operators, and some aircraft manufacturers to implement a Safety…
Anzac Day 2024: Royal Australian Air Force flypast schedules for every AU state
Anzac Day 2024 is to be commemorated in Australia with flypasts in every state and territory. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced all flying displays, location, times and…
First two new Gulfstream G700 private jets already delivered to customers聽
Gulfstream has confirmed that the first two brand-new ultra-long-range G700 private jet aircraft have already been delivered to customers. News of the first deliveries comes just…
Dana Air MD-82 veers off runway after nose collapses during landing: video
A Dana Air MD-82 veered off the runway in Nigeria after the aircraft精东影业 nose collapsed while landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos. The Nigeria Civil…
Ukraine looks to produce Patriot air defense systems jointly with the US
Ukraine hopes to start the joint production of Patriot air defense systems, as affirmed by the Ukrainian Ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova. The collaboration, reportedly…
Queen of the Skies: Thai Airways bids farewell to Boeing 747 at special ceremony
Thai Airways has officially bid a fond farewell to the Boeing 747 鈥楺ueen of the Skies鈥 at a special ceremony in Thailand. Perhaps prompted by the retirement of Air India精东影业 last…
Mojave uncrewed air system successfully showcases gun pod capability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) conducted a successful live-fire gun pod testing using its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System or UAS on April 13, 2024, at the US Army Yuma Proving…
Harbour Air on target to electrify fleet with deal for 50 magniX powered engines
North America精东影业 largest seaplane airline, Harbour Air, has reached an agreement with aviation propulsion innovators magniX to purchase 50 magni650 electric engines. Harbour Air…
