The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), in partnership with Cirium, is pleased to invite your airline to participate in an upcoming joint workshop themed: “African Aviation: Data-Led Insights into Fleet, Capacity […]
Saudia becomes first Middle East and Africa operator of the Airbus A321XLR
Toulouse, 25 May 2026 – Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, marking a significant milestone as the first airline […]
Chapman Freeborn OBC Strengthens Global Standards and ESG Leadership
2026/04/30/ | Press release As Chapman Freeborn OBC enters the second quarter of 2026, the company continues to build on the strong foundations established over the past year, with a […]
AFRAA and South African Airways Convene Industry Leaders at the 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention to Chart the Continent’s Resilient Growth Agenda
Press release Johannesburg, 18 May 2026 – The 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention (ASC) was officially inaugurated this morning in Johannesburg, South Africa, under the theme “Resilient African Aviation: […]
Boeing, CAA International and SASO Host Workshop in Angola to Strengthen Aviation Safety
May 11, 2026 Participants of the Special Authorizations and Special Approvals Chain workshop pose for a group photo in Luanda. Harrison Debrah photo The three-day program that convened civil […]
Rolls-Royce wins back LATAM Airlines with order for Trent 1000 XE engines
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing B787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines. The latest Trent 1000 XE engine order from LATAM Airlines underscores growing […]
Africa’s Aviation at a Defining Moment: Progress Made, but the Road Ahead Remains Demanding
AFRAA calls for concrete action to elevate safety, connectivity, and efficiency across the continent. Africa’s aviation sector stands at a defining moment, with encouraging progress recorded even as significant […]
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada opens new manufacturing facility in Casablanca, Morocco
Site will strengthen business’s global supply chain and increase production capacity for multiple engine programs. CASABLANCA, Morocco, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrated the official […]
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney invests more than $100M to expand MRO footprint in the U.S.
Expansions at sites in Texas, Florida and Arkansas will increase GTF maintenance capacity ORLANDO, Fla., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MRO Americas — Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, […]
Airbus continues to strengthen sovereign cyber security with acquisition of Quarkslab in France
Paris, 21 April 2026 – Airbus has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the French cyber-security company Quarkslab. This planned investment is another step of Airbus’ strategy to reinforce […]