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De Havilland delivers first of two Twin Otter 300-Gs to Ethiopian Airlines for remote, deep-Africa turboprop routes

De Havilland Canada has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines. The entry of the -300G platform is positioned as a step-change in reach for short-field, remote regional service—complementing the carrier’s existing A350-1000 widebody network strategy.

2026-06-19T05:38:51.622348-07:00

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Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration

2026-06-19T06:38:54.652078-07:00

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Garmin expands global navigation coverage with added airspace data for 40 African countries

2026-06-18T10:20:29.590809-07:00

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Aero Vodochody books L-39NG Skyfox deals for Angola and North America, boosting $230m-plus orderbook

2026-06-18T07:52:44.638579-07:00

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Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration Emirates is increasing Dubai–Accra service by four weekly flights from July 12, bringing Ghana operations to 11 weekly flights. In parallel, the FAA and EASA say they will deepen collaboration on aviation safety as industry technology advances and regulatory alignment becomes more important.

2026-06-19T06:38:54.652078-07:00

Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration

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De Havilland delivers first of two Twin Otter 300-Gs to Ethiopian Airlines for remote, deep-Africa turboprop routes De Havilland Canada has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines. The entry of the -300G platform is positioned as a step-change in reach for short-field, remote regional service—complementing the carrier’s existing A350-1000 widebody network strategy.

2026-06-19T05:38:51.622348-07:00

De Havilland delivers first of two Twin Otter 300-Gs to Ethiopian Airlines for remote, deep-Africa turboprop routes

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Garmin expands global navigation coverage with added airspace data for 40 African countries Garmin is expanding its navigation database by adding airspace information and IFR procedures for 40 additional countries across Africa. The update also includes related operational data such as frequencies to support route planning and in-flight navigation for equipped aircraft operating in the region.

2026-06-18T10:20:29.590809-07:00

Garmin expands global navigation coverage with added airspace data for 40 African countries

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Cabo Verde backs CVsky ATR leases with $6mn guarantee Cabo Verde is backing CVsky’s ATR aircraft leasing programme with a $6 million financial guarantee, aiming to support the airline’s ability to secure and operate ATR capacity. The move underscores the role of sovereign credit support in aircraft lessor risk-sharing for regional fleets.

2026-06-18T08:54:35.306289-07:00

Cabo Verde backs CVsky ATR leases with $6mn guarantee

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CEIBA review could pave the way for privatizing Equatorial Guinea’s flag carrier A review of CEIBA—Equatorial Guinea’s flag carrier—could result in the airline being privatized, according to the report. The potential shift would alter state involvement in the carrier’s ownership structure and future operating strategy.

2026-06-18T08:04:51.136290-07:00

CEIBA review could pave the way for privatizing Equatorial Guinea’s flag carrier

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Aero Vodochody books L-39NG Skyfox deals for Angola and North America, boosting $230m-plus orderbook Aero Vodochody has signed contracts for L-39 Skyfox deliveries to Angola and a North American customer, marking the jet’s entry into Africa and the Americas. The deals cover five L-39NG aircraft in total, alongside related overhaul work, pushing recent orders for nine aircraft and filling production capacity through mid-2027.

2026-06-18T07:52:44.638579-07:00

Aero Vodochody books L-39NG Skyfox deals for Angola and North America, boosting $230m-plus orderbook

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easyJet launches 13 new Winter 2026/27 routes from eight UK airports, adding links to Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Egypt easyJet will add 13 routes from eight UK airports for the Winter 2026/27 season, placing new city-pairs including Finland, Denmark and Iceland on sale alongside services to Egypt, Spain, Germany and Switzerland. The carrier also announced specific new links from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Reykjavik and Kittilä.

2026-06-18T07:48:52.435201-07:00

easyJet launches 13 new Winter 2026/27 routes from eight UK airports, adding links to Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Egypt

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British court voids ECAIR’s sale of four Boeings A British court has voided the sale of four Boeing aircraft by Congo’s ECAIR. The ruling overturns the transaction and leaves the parties’ aircraft delivery and financing/ownership plans in limbo, with immediate implications for ECAIR’s fleet build and associated schedules.

2026-06-18T06:03:37.003551-07:00

British court voids ECAIR’s sale of four Boeings

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De Havilland delivers first of two Twin Otter 300-Gs to Ethiopian Airlines for remote, deep-Africa turboprop routes

Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration

Garmin expands global navigation coverage with added airspace data for 40 African countries

Aero Vodochody books L-39NG Skyfox deals for Angola and North America, boosting $230m-plus orderbook

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