Manufacturing

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce achieves certification for enhanced Trent XWB-84 engine

08 December 2024

Rolls-Royce has announced that the Enhanced Performance (EP) standard of its Trent XWB-84 engine has been officially certified by EASA.

Maintenance

Mubadala and Safran strengthen strategic partnership within UAE

21 November 2024

Mubadala and Safran are joining forces to accelerate aerospace innovation and development within the UAE.

Manufacturing

Morocco and Boeing launch ‘The Africa Centre for Manufacturing Excellence’

01 November 2024

Morocco and Boeing are partnering to establish an advanced manufacturing research centre within Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. Anuradha…

Manufacturing

Boeing shows its mettle...

27 September 2024

Boeing is pressing ahead with plans to expand operations in Saudi Arabia - including production of two of the materials most used in aircraft…

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce is durable in Egypt

02 September 2024

EgyptAir is looking forward to becoming one of the African carriers operating Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 powered Boeing 787s.

Events

Sanad to be key sponsor for Air Expo Abu Dhabi 2024

15 July 2024

Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions company, is to be a key sponsor for Air Expo Abu Dhabi 2024.  

Manufacturing

Boost for Moroccan aerospace industry

20 June 2024

Regional security challenges are the main concern for Morocco’s armed forces and it obtained increased access to defence technology thanks to…

Defence

ARC Aero Systems and Life Shield to invest in UK and Saudi aerospace

13 June 2024

A UK company ARC Aero Systems has signed strategic partnership agreement (SPA) with a Saudi-based Life Shield.

Events

Aviation INDIA 2024 kicks-off in Delhi

12 June 2024

Leaders from across the aviation sector are gathering in New Delhi for the inaugural Aviation India Summit and Exhibition, taking place June 12-13.

Manufacturing

What we need is purchase power...

05 June 2024

While Africa is one of the biggest markets for Embraer’s commercial arm, it still has challenges in the region with access to financing being a big…

Events

Future Aviation Forum opening day sees 47 deals worth $19b sealed

21 May 2024

On the first day of the Future Aviation Forum, taking place in Riyadh, 47 deals were confirmed with a value of $19 billion.

Manufacturing

Boost for Moroccan aerospace industry

01 May 2024

Regional security challenges are the main concern for Morocco’s armed forces and it obtained increased access to defence technology thanks to…

Maintenance

IBA predicts 40 per cent increase in shop visits from 2024 to 2025

26 April 2024

IBA has revealed that with rising engine lease rates and market values showing double-digit growth, the engine sector is now a “lessors’ market”.

Manufacturing

Ethiopian Airlines chooses GE9X engines to power new Boeing 777X fleet

07 March 2024

GE Aerospace has reached agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for 16 GE9X engines to power the airline’s new fleet of Boeing 777X aircraft.

Sustainability

Airbus and TotalEnergies sign strategic partnership for SAF

26 February 2024

Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to address the challenges of decarbonising aviation through sustainable aviation fuels.

Manufacturing

Turkish Airlines to become largest operator of Trent XWB engines

18 December 2023

Rolls-Royce has announced Turkish Airlines will order 100 Trent XWB-84 engines and 40 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines.

Manufacturing

Africa ready to capitalise on the A220 comfort zone

15 December 2023

The Airbus A220 – previously known as the Bombardier CSeries – is now making an impact and has African airlines in its sights.

Sustainability

Virgin Atlantic 100% SAF flight powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines

30 November 2023

Rolls-Royce announced this week that a Virgin Atlantic flight flew on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) London Heathrow to New York.

Manufacturing

Dubai Airshow 2023: AAL Group showcased its capabilities

29 November 2023

Reaffirming its dedication to sustaining Mi-type helicopters, supported by its outstanding performance as a self-standing internationally recognized…

Events

Dubai Airshow 2023: Blade testing for MI-type helicopter successful

15 November 2023

Paramount and its strategic partner AAL Group have completed the initial testing stage of the composite helicopter blades for Mi-type helicopters.

Events

Dubai Airshow 2023: Gulf Air extends partnership with Joramco

14 November 2023

Gulf Air has entered a strategic partnership with MRO company Joramco to optimise aircraft maintenance services.

Events

SHOW BUSINESS: Dubai Airshow 2023 Day 2

14 November 2023

The opening day of the Dubai Air Show proved to be a bonanza for manufacturer Boeing as major order flooded in from across the region. Read more ...

Flight services and support

Emirates launches luggage and accessories made from upcycled aircraft

10 November 2023

Emirates is launching a collection of luggage, bags and accessories – all produced from upcycled materials from retrofitted aircraft.

Events

Dubai Airshow prepares for biggest event on record

02 November 2023

This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with 1,400+ exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last…

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce completes 100% SAF tests on Pearl engines

19 October 2023

Rolls-Royce has completed a series of tests using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its Pearl 15 and Pearl 10X business aviation engines.

Manufacturing

New Rolls-Royce engine for hybrid-electric flight completes successful

27 September 2023

New Rolls-Royce small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight has successfully completed its first fuel burn.…

Events

Military Committee organising Dubai Airshow 2023 continue preparations

25 September 2023

The Military Committee Organising Dubai Airshow 2023 said it continues its preparations for what it expects to be the ‘biggest’ Airshow to date.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: MD Helicopters sets focus on Africa

18 September 2023

MD Helicopters has more than 70 years in the helicopter business where it's been known as Hughes helicopters; McDonnell Douglas helicopters and Boeing…

Defence

DSEI: DRC to operate Paramount's Mwari aircraft

15 September 2023

The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced orders of Paramount Industries’ Mwari advanced reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strike…

Air transport

AVIATION AFRICA: Nigeria’s Overland Airways confirms delivery of first jet

15 September 2023

Overland Airways managing director Capt. Edward Boyo told a packed Aviation Africa Summit in Abuja that the Nigerian carrier has taken delivery of its…

Events

Dubai Airshow 2023 to showcase latest innovations for a sustainable future

24 August 2023

Aviation companies at this year's Dubai Airshow will showcase the latest solutions towards a sustainable future.

Manufacturing

How Edge Group's EPI has it all covered

24 August 2023

As the aerospace manufacturing sector grows in the Middle East, so does the expertise from the region’s companies. The UAE manufacturer Edge is a case…