Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition 2016 was officially declared open today by Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
Now that connectivity is virtually a given, airlines are beginning to look up and down the value chain for low-cost upgrades that generate big savings.
Video footage from the HUD of a U.S. Air Force F-16 records the dramatic moment when its unconscious pilot is saved from certain death by the aircraft’s Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System.
South Africa's largest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance said it is taking legal action against the South African government following its controversial decision to reappoint Duduzile Myeni as the chairwoman of South African Airways, reports ch-aviation.
ExecuJet Africa is celebrating its 20th year at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) show, taking place on 14-18 September 2016 at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria, by presenting its full range of aviation services and highlighting the core focus areas of the team for the next year.
Emirates will make its design collaboration debut at the second edition of Meet d3, in addition to engaging visitors with on-ground experiences geared for all ages. Emirates will be in Meet d3 at the Dubai Design District which runs until 10 December.
During the MEBAA Show this week, at DWC, Airshow Site, Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, founding chairman of the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), announced the dates and new location for the 2017 MEBAA Show Morocco.
Vector Aerospace will be highlighting its local capabilities at this year's Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition (AAD 2016), taking place at AFB Waterkloof, Centurion, South Africa, this week.
UAS in the news: Mercedes and Matternet team on drone logistics; Google’s Project Wing delivers burritos; Mitre names counter-UAS winners; Vayu flies medical samples in Madagascar; DJI tests show value of drones for search and rescue.
Dnata continued to strengthen its global businesses which now span 83 countries. In the first half of 2016-17, Dnata's international operations accounted for over 67% of its total revenue.
The Emirates Group has announced its half-year results for 2016-17. The Group held steady on revenue, but profit was hit by the double impact of a strong US dollar and challenging operating environment for the airline and travel business.
Main partner Etihad Airways is to present its virtual reality movie featuring Nicole Kidman at the Zurich film festival and will sponsor the Audience Award.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016, showing decline in African cargo traffic.
