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NewsEthiopian signs for more 787-9s and 737 Max jets as construction begins on new hub
Ethiopian Airlines is ordering another nine Boeing 787-9s, which will be delivered early in the next decade. The Star Alliance carrier states that the twinjets will be introduced over the course of 2031-33. “This order underscores our continued commitment to enhancing our fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, thereby further strengthening ...
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NewsTunisia takes delivery of former USAF C-130H
The Tunisian air force has taken delivery of a single Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport that formerly served with the US Air Force (USAF).
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NewsAirlink acquires E190s to source spare engines and parts
South African regional carrier Airlink has acquired a pair of Embraer 190s sold to the airline by lessor TrueNoord. Airlink, already an operator of E-Jet family aircraft, is planning to use the airframes and their GE Aerospace CF34 engines as a source of spares. “Securing these aircraft is a strategic ...
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NewsKenya Airways looks to introduce 767 freighters as bridge to 777Fs
Kenya Airways is moving ahead with plans to add widebody freighters to support its ambitions to grow cargo’s contribution to group revenues from 10% to 20% this year. Speaking to FlightGlobal sister publication Air Cargo News, cargo director Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria outlined plans for the near-term introduction of Boeing 767 ...
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NewsKenya Airways seeks new chief executive as Kilavuka steps down
Kenya Airways’ chief executive, Allan Kilavuka, is to step down from his position, after a six-year term at the African carrier. The airline has commenced the process of identifying a successor. Kenya Airways has named chief operating officer George Kamal to the post of acting chief, effective 16 December. Kamal ...
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NewsL3Harris launches production of Viper Shield EW suite for F-16 customers
L3Harris has launched low-rate initial production of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for the Lockheed Martin F-16, after the technology cleared a key review conducted by the US Air Force.
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NewsLibya’s Buraq Air signs to modernise fleet with A320neos
Libyan carrier Buraq Air has signed a provisional agreement to expand its fleet with 10 Airbus A320neo twinjets. The private carrier confirmed the deal during the Dubai air show. Neither Buraq Air, nor Airbus, has confirmed a delivery date or identified an engine selection for the jets. Buraq Air is ...
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NewsEgyptAir agrees sale-and-leaseback of three A350s with BOC Aviation
EgyptAir is undertaking a sale and leaseback of three Airbus A350-900s through Singaporean aircraft lessor BOC Aviation. The first delivery of the twinjets – powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines – is scheduled for this year. EgyptAir Holding Company chief Ahmed Adel describes the A350 agreement with the lessor as ...
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NewsFlysafair to take first 737 Max jets in 2028
Flysafair will take its first Boeing 737 Max jets through lessor AerCap following an agreement announced at Dubai air show on 18 November.
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NewsMorocco picks Airbus H225M as Puma helicopter replacement
Morocco has become the latest customer for the Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal, signing for 10 of the heavy-twins for combat search and rescue operations.
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NewsDRC government delegation escapes ERJ-145 landing accident at Kolwezi
All those on board an Embraer ERJ-145 carrying a government delegation to Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo have escaped after a landing accident which destroyed the regional jet. The aircraft, with a delegation from the ministry of mines, had been arriving at around 11:00 local time on 17 ...
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NewsAir Senegal plans to expand through 737 Max purchase agreement
Air Senegal is committing to acquire nine Boeing 737 Max jets, which would be its largest fleet purchase if firmed. The airline’s chief, Tidiane Ndiaye, says the provisional agreement is part of a strategy to strengthen operational performance and support expansion of its network from Dakar. Air Senegal says the ...
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NewsAir Algerie introduces first A330-900
Air Algerie has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-900, its first A330neo from an agreement for eight of the twinjets. The carrier will become the largest operator of the type in Africa as a result of the fleet modernisation, says the airframer. Air Algerie’s initial aircraft – fitted with Rolls-Royce ...
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AnalysisHow regime change in Syria affected our annual World Air Forces fleet review
Our annual review of the global military aircraft fleet details the in-service equipment and acquisition plans of 161 nations – with one of the Middle East’s biggest air forces wiped out amid regime change.
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NewsAmbulance Citation XLS crash inquiry probes evidence of smoke and spin during descent
Kenyan investigators have yet to establish the cause of the recent air ambulance Textron Aviation Citation XLS crash in Nairobi, but there is evidence of smoke from one side of the aircraft during its descent. The aircraft – operated by AMREF Flying Doctors – came down some 3min 25s after ...
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NewsNo survivors among 11 on board crashed Mombasa Air Safari Grand Caravan
None of those on board a Mombasa Air Safari Cessna 208B Grand Caravan has survived after the aircraft came down shortly after departing Kenya’s coastal Diani airport. The aircraft, with a single pilot, had been transporting 10 passengers – all citizens of Hungary and Germany – to the Kichwa Tembo ...
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NewsPilot attempted manual correction during SAA A330 cruise-altitude turbulence upset
South African investigators have disclosed that an Airbus A330-300 pilot tried to stabilise an overspeed manually during a clear-air turbulence encounter, rather than leaving the autopilot engaged. The South African Airways aircraft had been cruising at 41,000ft, en route from Cape Town to Johannesburg on 27 October last year, when ...
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NewsSafran to support Leap ramp-up with new Moroccan engine production line
French aerospace firm Safran is to establish a new CFM International Leap engine production facility in Morocco, to support ramp-up plans for the powerplant. Located in Casablanca, it will complement the French manufacturing site at Villaroche, and have the capacity to build up to 350 engines annually. Safran is a ...
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NewsMadagascar Airlines chief steps down as political turmoil rocks country
Madagascar Airlines chief executive Thierry de Bailleul is stepping down from his post, effective immediately, citing tensions within the company. De Bailleul’s decision comes as Madagascar faces political turmoil, with attempts by military personnel to oust the country’s president, Andry Rajoelina. The carrier says de Bailleul has opted to “step ...
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NewsRoyal Air Maroc boosts 737 Max fleet with new Avolon lease deal
Royal Air Maroc has signed a lease agreement with lessor Avolon for six Boeing 737 Max 8s, with the first pair having already entered service.