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Airlink to Lease 10 Factory-New Embraer E195-E2s from Azorra, Boosting Southern Africa Network

South Africa's regional carrier Airlink will lease 10 factory-new Embraer E195-E2 jets from Azorra, marking its first acquisition of new-build aircraft. Deliveries beginning 2025 will boost capacity, efficiency and network flexibility, underpinning Airlink's southern African expansion through 2027.

2025-06-18T03:12:18.275817-07:00

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EgyptAir Exercises Six A350-900 Options, Boosts Order to 16 at Paris Air Show

2025-06-18T03:17:28.062535-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines Launches Thrice-Weekly Addis Ababa–Hyderabad Service

2025-06-16T21:43:21.777095-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Two Twin Otter 300-G Turboprops to Bolster Domestic Network

2025-06-17T03:45:02.744581-07:00

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Owolabi Salis Begins Blue Origin Desert Camp Training Ahead of Suborbital Flight as First Nigerian Astronaut Chief Owolabi Salis, a U.S.-based lawyer and politician, has commenced training at Blue Origin’s desert camp in West Texas ahead of the New Shepard NS-33 suborbital flight scheduled for June 21, 2025. He is set to become the first Nigerian to journey into space.

2025-06-20T07:19:08.287842-07:00

Owolabi Salis Begins Blue Origin Desert Camp Training Ahead of Suborbital Flight as First Nigerian Astronaut

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General Aviation Planes Key to Curbing Poaching in South Africa Conservation authorities in South Africa are increasingly relying on small general aviation planes to patrol remote game reserves and intercept poaching activity. These aircraft provide cost-effective surveillance over vast terrains, enabling rangers to spot illegal operations, coordinate rapid response, and protect endangered wildlife more efficiently than ground units alone.

2025-06-20T07:11:41.863094-07:00

General Aviation Planes Key to Curbing Poaching in South Africa

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EgyptAir Exercises Six A350-900 Options, Boosts Order to 16 at Paris Air Show At the Paris Air Show, EgyptAir converted six outstanding options for the Airbus A350-900 into firm orders, raising its total commitment to 16 jets. The first of its 10 A350-900s from the 2023 batch arrives in December; the airline said the upgrade secures a steady delivery stream into the early 2030s.

2025-06-18T03:17:28.062535-07:00

EgyptAir Exercises Six A350-900 Options, Boosts Order to 16 at Paris Air Show

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Airlink to Lease 10 Factory-New Embraer E195-E2s from Azorra, Boosting Southern Africa Network South Africa's regional carrier Airlink will lease 10 factory-new Embraer E195-E2 jets from Azorra, marking its first acquisition of new-build aircraft. Deliveries beginning 2025 will boost capacity, efficiency and network flexibility, underpinning Airlink's southern African expansion through 2027.

2025-06-18T03:12:18.275817-07:00

Airlink to Lease 10 Factory-New Embraer E195-E2s from Azorra, Boosting Southern Africa Network

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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Two Twin Otter 300-G Turboprops to Bolster Domestic Network Ethiopian Airlines has placed an order for two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G turboprops at the Paris Air Show, marking the variant’s introduction into its fleet and supporting its strategy to enhance domestic connectivity by replacing aging Dash 8s and serving remote airfields.

2025-06-17T03:45:02.744581-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines Orders Two Twin Otter 300-G Turboprops to Bolster Domestic Network

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Windracers, Aviation Sans Frontières Unveil Dual-Drone ULTRA Cargo Network for Medical Deliveries in Africa At the Paris Air Show 2025, UK-based Windracers and Aviation Sans Frontières unveiled a partnership to deploy a dual-drone ULTRA heavy-lift cargo system in Africa, aiming to overcome logistical challenges and deliver critical medical supplies to remote communities through autonomous, coordinated drone operations.

2025-06-17T01:12:45.789615-07:00

Windracers, Aviation Sans Frontières Unveil Dual-Drone ULTRA Cargo Network for Medical Deliveries in Africa

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Ethiopian Airlines Launches Thrice-Weekly Addis Ababa–Hyderabad Service On June 16, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated thrice-weekly passenger flights between its Addis Ababa hub and Hyderabad, marking the carrier’s sixth destination in India. The move aims to strengthen trade and tourism links across Africa and South Asia.

2025-06-16T21:43:21.777095-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines Launches Thrice-Weekly Addis Ababa–Hyderabad Service

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Tunisian Air Force orders a dozen SUBARU Bell 412EPX utility helicopters Bell Textron signed a purchase agreement at the 2025 Paris Air Show to equip the Tunisian Air Force with 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPX utility helicopters, marking the first sale of this medium-twin platform in North Africa. The aircraft will support multi-role military and security operations alongside its aging Bell fleet.

2025-06-16T06:51:25.088915-07:00

Tunisian Air Force orders a dozen SUBARU Bell 412EPX utility helicopters