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Mozambique seeks Boeing partnership to restructure flag carrier LAM

Mozambique is seeking a partnership with Boeing to restructure its flag carrier, LAM, according to ch-aviation. The government has initiated discussions with the U.S. OEM to explore restructuring options for the national airline, though the report did not disclose terms or a timeline.

2026-03-18T01:59:49.034490-07:00

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British Airways expands winter 2026/27 network — relaunches London–Melbourne and adds Colombo

2026-03-16T18:59:39.602391-07:00

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Inquiry urges leadership overhaul and new strategic plan at Congo Airways

2026-03-17T06:28:53.177986-07:00

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Egyptian Space Agency launches Egyptian Space Academy to build regional space skills

2026-03-16T03:54:29.438040-07:00

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Mozambique seeks Boeing partnership to restructure flag carrier LAM Mozambique is seeking a partnership with Boeing to restructure its flag carrier, LAM, according to ch-aviation. The government has initiated discussions with the U.S. OEM to explore restructuring options for the national airline, though the report did not disclose terms or a timeline.

2026-03-18T01:59:49.034490-07:00

Mozambique seeks Boeing partnership to restructure flag carrier LAM

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Inquiry urges leadership overhaul and new strategic plan at Congo Airways An official inquiry has recommended a leadership overhaul and the adoption of a new strategic plan at state-owned Congo Airways. The report urges immediate board-level action to address identified shortcomings and reset the carrier's governance and operational direction.

2026-03-17T06:28:53.177986-07:00

Inquiry urges leadership overhaul and new strategic plan at Congo Airways

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U.S. Secures Niger Approval to Fly Armed Drones from Niamey A U.S. official says the Pentagon has received permission from the government of Niger to begin flying armed drones from the capital, Niamey. The authorization allows U.S. armed unmanned aircraft to operate from Niamey, the official said; the official did not provide further details.

2026-03-16T22:40:06.694902-07:00

U.S. Secures Niger Approval to Fly Armed Drones from Niamey

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British Airways expands winter 2026/27 network — relaunches London–Melbourne and adds Colombo British Airways will significantly grow its winter 2026/27 long‑haul network, relaunching nonstop London–Melbourne on 9 January 2027 after a 20‑year hiatus and introducing a new Colombo service, while boosting frequencies to Cape Town, Tokyo and Barbados and adding flights to Bangkok and Singapore. The moves increase BA’s long‑haul network by roughly 9%.

2026-03-16T18:59:39.602391-07:00

British Airways expands winter 2026/27 network — relaunches London–Melbourne and adds Colombo

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Air Sénégal outlines fleet acquisition plan through 2035 Air Sénégal has published a fleet acquisition plan through 2035, establishing a multi‑year framework for aircraft procurements intended to support the carrier's growth and network development. The announcement sets out the airline's long‑term capacity strategy while leaving specifics on fleet mix and delivery timing to be examined.

2026-03-16T05:48:54.077394-07:00

Air Sénégal outlines fleet acquisition plan through 2035

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Egyptian Space Agency launches Egyptian Space Academy to build regional space skills The Egyptian Space Agency has launched the Egyptian Space Academy, a year‑round training platform offering advanced education and technical training across scientific and technological fields to develop skills in future space technologies and support regional capacity building. It will operate as a continuous learning hub for students, engineers and policymakers.

2026-03-16T03:54:29.438040-07:00

Egyptian Space Agency launches Egyptian Space Academy to build regional space skills

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Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations Kenya Airways has deployed a Boeing 747 freighter under a capacity agreement to immediately expand its long‑haul cargo capability, adding dedicated lift and schedule flexibility for international freight flows. The move complements belly‑hold services and targets growing Africa‑to‑global cargo demand.

2026-03-16T00:57:57.973083-07:00

Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations

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Ex‑SAA avionics technician jailed 18 years for aircraft parts theft A former South African Airways avionics technician was sentenced on 11 March to 18 years in prison after stealing high‑value aircraft components that investigators say were diverted into a broader criminal network. The conviction underscores persistent vulnerabilities in airlines' parts security and internal controls.

2026-03-15T23:39:15.445162-07:00

Ex‑SAA avionics technician jailed 18 years for aircraft parts theft

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Mozambique seeks Boeing partnership to restructure flag carrier LAM

British Airways expands winter 2026/27 network — relaunches London–Melbourne and adds Colombo

Inquiry urges leadership overhaul and new strategic plan at Congo Airways

Egyptian Space Agency launches Egyptian Space Academy to build regional space skills

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