Comair, its British Airways licensed fleet and low cost carrier are operating normally after being grounded by the South African regulator last week. The regulator confirmed that were no safety and security findings. It had halted operations for the three associated brands following concerns over safety and quality procedures.
Capital investment in the latest agricultural aircraft has received a welcome boost in South Africa thanks to the agricultural sector enjoying boom years on the back of strong market prices, good rainfall, and strong product demand.
Textron and Bell have entered into an agreement to purchase Pipistrel, an award-winning pioneer and global leader in electrically powered aircraft, based in Slovenia and Italy.
Bell Textron has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 505 to Bestfly, an Angolan aviation company, with the intent to purchase a second 505 within six months.
Rolls-Royce has reached a key milestone in its UltraFan technology demonstrator programme as the power gearbox (PGB) is dispatched from the company’s site in Germany.
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) welcomes the appointment of South Africa’s new air services councils and calls on them to move swiftly to clear the 12 months backlog of licence applications.
AeroCRS has implemented BAR Aviation Uganda, licensed by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority offering domestic scheduled flights, regional and international charter services.
Maldives airline Manta Air has entered a partnership with SriLankan Airlines to connect passengers from Gaafu Alifu Atoll of Southern Maldives and Gan International airport in Addu Atoll.
Gulfstream Aerospace is continuing to invest in its super-midsize Gulfstream G280 with the addition of an even lower cabin altitude and new LED exterior lights.
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly commence sea-air multimodal transportation with International Djibouti Industrial Park Operation (IDIPO) and Air Djibouti.
