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Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has confirmed that “Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of its long-haul fleet and in its long-standing partnership with Airbus. The A330-900 will play a key role in Air Algérie expansion plans from Algiers, enabling the launch of new transatlantic and Asian routes.” Airbus says “Air …
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in collaboration with EUROCONTROL, and the French Mission Control Centre (MCC) has announced that “Atonomous Distress Tracking (ADT) data from aircraft worldwide is now being fed into the global Location of an Aircraft in Distress Repository (LADR), thanks to a new sophisticated technical connection.” ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar said: “We have achieved …
SITA, Amadeus and the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) have “come together to explore how data and technology can bring greater accuracy and transparency to aviation’s sustainability efforts.” The initiative according to SITA represents “a concrete step toward helping airlines and passengers make informed decisions based on the environmental impact of air travel, and building the trust needed to support …
According to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in a bold demonstration of commitment to operational excellence and infrastructural renewal, the Chairman of the Board of the Authority, His Excellency, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, CON other members of the Board on an extensive inspection tour of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). In a statement by Mr. Henry …
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has “completed a series of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) installations across various business jet types, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of advanced avionics upgrades in Africa.” According to ExecuJet, “the work follows a recent South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) directive mandating that all aircraft operating in South African airspace be ADS-B Out …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed its “unwavering commitment to transparency and its role as a key champion in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against corruption and financial malpractices.” The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, made this statement while officially congratulating the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) on the …
Shaikha Al Nowais has been confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism. Meeting in Riyadh, after the Organization’s General Assembly formally ratified her nomination and showed their strong support. According to UN Tourism, “Ms. Al Nowais will be the first woman to lead the United Nations Specialised Agency for tourism in its 50-year history. She will begin her term …
Magma Aviation has confirmed its “membership with The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) during the Air Cargo Forum 2025 held in Abu Dhabi last November, 2025.” According to Magma Aviation it’s “growing influence and steady expansion over the past years achieves a new milestone by officially joining more than 500 industry leaders across all segments of the air freight supply …
Boeing has announced multiple orders for the Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Uzbekistan Airways, Somon Air and Air Astana during the C5+1 Summit in Washington, DC. Boeing confirms that Uzbekistan Airways has authorised the “conversion of options into a firm order for eight 787 Dreamliners.” Boeing says this firm order will bring “the flag carrier’s total order book to 22 of the …
Boeing has launched a new product, “Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) at the European Aviation Training Summit. A training platform powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator, the tool is designed to empower pilots and flight training teams with immersive, accessible and customizable tools that elevate pilot learning and readiness.” Chris Raymond, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Global Services …
