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Embraer E190‑E2 and E195‑E2 gain Type Acceptance Certification from South Africa's SACAA

The South African Civil Aviation Authority has granted Type Acceptance Certification for Embraer's E190‑E2 and E195‑E2, clearing the twinjets for operation in South Africa and removing a regulatory barrier to commercial entry, paving the way for E2-based regional services.

2025-09-03T05:56:59.847440-07:00

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Air Côte d'Ivoire takes delivery of first Airbus A330‑900neo, first of two for long‑haul expansion

2025-09-04T23:56:02.529422-07:00

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FlyGabon Takes Delivery of First ATR 42-600 from TrueNoord, Completes Fleet Overhaul

2025-08-04T04:40:04.985843-07:00

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WestJet, Kenya Airways Sign Interline Deal to Unlock 36 African Destinations

2025-07-24T18:27:15.246239-07:00

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Mozambique creates SPV to manage LAM debt and state stake Mozambique has set up a special purpose vehicle to consolidate and manage the debt and the state's equity stake in national carrier LAM, transferring liabilities and ownership interests into a single entity to streamline financial oversight and potential future transactions.

2025-09-07T19:44:51.924635-07:00

Mozambique creates SPV to manage LAM debt and state stake

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Air Côte d'Ivoire takes delivery of first Airbus A330‑900neo, first of two for long‑haul expansion Air Côte d'Ivoire has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus A330‑900neo widebodies, the carrier's inaugural widebody. The A330neo equips the national airline to expand intercontinental long‑haul services and introduces new MRO and sustainability requirements for its fleet renewal.

2025-09-04T23:56:02.529422-07:00

Air Côte d'Ivoire takes delivery of first Airbus A330‑900neo, first of two for long‑haul expansion

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Embraer E190‑E2 and E195‑E2 gain Type Acceptance Certification from South Africa's SACAA The South African Civil Aviation Authority has granted Type Acceptance Certification for Embraer's E190‑E2 and E195‑E2, clearing the twinjets for operation in South Africa and removing a regulatory barrier to commercial entry, paving the way for E2-based regional services.

2025-09-03T05:56:59.847440-07:00

Embraer E190‑E2 and E195‑E2 gain Type Acceptance Certification from South Africa's SACAA

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Ethiopian Airlines opens Yabello airport and launches Addis Ababa passenger service Ethiopian Airlines Group inaugurated a new airport at Yabello in southern Oromia and launched scheduled passenger services between Addis Ababa and Yabello. The opening expands the carrier’s domestic network and regional connectivity, supports future fleet deployment, and boosts local economic development.

2025-08-31T22:32:40.046643-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines opens Yabello airport and launches Addis Ababa passenger service

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Space42 signs five‑year MoU with Angola's Military Intelligence for satcom, EO, HAPS and C2 Abu Dhabi‑based Space42 has signed a five‑year memorandum of understanding with Angola's Military Intelligence and Security Service (SISM) to expand satellite services in Angola, covering satellite communications, Earth observation, high‑altitude platform systems (HAPS), AI‑powered geospatial analytics and command‑and‑control solutions.

2025-08-26T14:21:40.883189-07:00

Space42 signs five‑year MoU with Angola's Military Intelligence for satcom, EO, HAPS and C2

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Rotortrade: Humanitarian shift from Russian helicopters opens market for Western rotorcraft in Africa Rotortrade’s Africa Rotorcraft Market Analysis finds humanitarian agencies are shifting away from Russia-built helicopters, opening a near-term growth market for Western rotorcraft, spare parts and maintenance across the continent. The report signals procurement, leasing and aftermarket opportunities for OEMs and service providers.

2025-08-25T09:59:13.651414-07:00

Rotortrade: Humanitarian shift from Russian helicopters opens market for Western rotorcraft in Africa

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Nigerian Air Force says strikes killed 35+ militants near Cameroon border and freed 76 kidnapped people in Katsina Nigeria's air force said it killed more than 35 jihadists in Aug. 23 strikes near the Cameroon border after an attempted attack on ground troops. It said a separate precision strike on a Katsina State bandit stronghold freed 76 kidnapped people, though one child was killed during the operation.

2025-08-24T05:08:17.889136-07:00

Nigerian Air Force says strikes killed 35+ militants near Cameroon border and freed 76 kidnapped people in Katsina

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Jean-Jacques Wallis pushes wingsuit flying limits over Cape Town’s Table Mountain Launching off Table Mountain with the wind roaring past his wingsuit, South African Jean-Jacques Wallis is stretching the envelope of human flight. His high-profile jumps are drawing global attention to South Africa as a centre for extreme aerial sports.

2025-08-22T05:04:58.160536-07:00

Jean-Jacques Wallis pushes wingsuit flying limits over Cape Town’s Table Mountain