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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Namibian government seeks regulatory licences for a new national airline

The Namibian government has applied for licences to establish a new national airline, signaling a fresh attempt to shape domestic and international air service capacity under state-backed ownership.

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2026-07-23T08:20:02.290632-07:00

FlightGlobal

US export clearance for GE F110 engines enables KAAN fighter progress; Turkey advances Havelsan simulator orders as India target

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2026-07-22T01:43:05.415982-07:00

Bloomberg

South Africa’s largest domestic airline says air-traffic control constraints are forcing schedule tailoring

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2026-07-22T02:25:23.394863-07:00

AeroTime

SR Technics signs two-year engine maintenance pact with Oman Air

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2026-07-21T07:49:48.212897-07:00

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Enugu Air confirms runway overrun damages Embraer E170 at Benin City Nigerian carrier Enugu Air says its Embraer E170 (5N-ENR) sustained substantial damage after a runway excursion while landing at Benin City on 23 July, arriving from Lagos. The aircraft overran the end of runway 05; Enugu Air also said it obtained its own air operator’s certificate in March.

2026-07-23T13:36:32.771999-07:00

Enugu Air confirms runway overrun damages Embraer E170 at Benin City

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Namibian government seeks regulatory licences for a new national airline The Namibian government has applied for licences to establish a new national airline, signaling a fresh attempt to shape domestic and international air service capacity under state-backed ownership.

2026-07-23T08:20:02.290632-07:00

Namibian government seeks regulatory licences for a new national airline

Bloomberg

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South Africa’s largest domestic airline says air-traffic control constraints are forcing schedule tailoring South Africa’s biggest domestic carrier says air-traffic control constraints are limiting capacity at the country’s busiest airports, forcing it to tailor flight schedules to match restrictions. The airline is adjusting operations to manage the effects of constrained airport throughput on network planning and service levels.

2026-07-22T02:25:23.394863-07:00

South Africa’s largest domestic airline says air-traffic control constraints are forcing schedule tailoring

FlightGlobal

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Leonardo and Lockheed Martin pact aims to expand C-130J MRO support across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa Leonardo says it and Lockheed Martin have entered a pact to explore a boost in C-130J maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activity. The agreement targets MRO support for the aircraft type across Europe, the Middle East and Northern Africa, positioning Italy as a potential hub for added work.

2026-07-22T02:07:55.527001-07:00

Leonardo and Lockheed Martin pact aims to expand C-130J MRO support across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa

FlightGlobal

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US export clearance for GE F110 engines enables KAAN fighter progress; Turkey advances Havelsan simulator orders as India target Turkish Aerospace’s KAAN program received US clearance for export of the General Electric-made F110 engines that will power the aircraft initially, removing a key geopolitical barrier to delivery. Separately, Turkish Airlines signed for additional Havelsan full-flight and training devices, while Indian reporting says HAL plans to raise annual Tejas MK-1A production to 30 aircraft with GE engine backing.

2026-07-22T01:43:05.415982-07:00

US export clearance for GE F110 engines enables KAAN fighter progress; Turkey advances Havelsan simulator orders as India target

FlightGlobal

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Aero Vodochody targets L-39NG growth in Europe, Africa, Asia and the US as orders and deliveries accelerate Aero Vodochody’s revival is gaining momentum as L-39NG orders and deliveries pick up. The company is now actively pursuing prospects across Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States, seeking to capitalize on a broader recovery after years of restructuring following the Soviet bloc collapse.

2026-07-21T13:24:59.071780-07:00

Aero Vodochody targets L-39NG growth in Europe, Africa, Asia and the US as orders and deliveries accelerate

AeroTime

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SR Technics signs two-year engine maintenance pact with Oman Air SR Technics has signed a two-year engine maintenance agreement with Oman Air, extending its engine MRO footprint in the MENA region. The deal underscores continued outsourcing demand for propulsion upkeep from Middle East carriers seeking capacity and reliability.

2026-07-21T07:49:48.212897-07:00

SR Technics signs two-year engine maintenance pact with Oman Air

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Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa’s Herotel to deliver satellite connectivity through a new service, Evry. The partnership expands Amazon’s direct-to-consumer satellite internet footprint into South Africa, with the offer designed to leverage Amazon Leo’s satellite network capabilities via a local ISP operator.

2026-07-21T00:53:52.696327-07:00

Amazon Leo partners with Herotel to launch “Evry,” a South Africa satellite internet service powered by Amazon Leo