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EDGE Delivers HT-100 NAVAL to Angola Following Successful Trials

22 September 2026
South Africa Marks 20 Years of Aerospace Industry Support Initiative at AAD 2026
South Africa’s Aerospace Industry Support Initiative has supported 142 small and medium enterprises and enabled 148…

22 September 2026
DHL Invests in Greater Middle East-Africa Connectivity with New Aviation Lane
DHL Express has launched a new weekly Boeing 767 freighter service between Bahrain and Johannesburg, establishing…

22 September 2026
MTU Maintenance Signs First LEAP-1A Contracts in North Africa
MTU Maintenance has signed its first LEAP-1A maintenance contracts in North Africa, covering 42 engines powering…

22 September 2026
Air Mauritius ATR 72-600 Lands at Réunion After Engine Issue on MK208
An Air Mauritius ATR 72-600 operating MK208 landed normally at Roland Garros Airport in Réunion on…
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ERP Plans Two-Cessna 182 Air Wing for Conservation Work in Namibia
ERP is fundraising to acquire two pre-owned Cessna 182s for conservation patrols, wildlife monitoring and…
FAA AD 2026-17-10 Addresses Certain Lycoming Piston Pins
FAA AD 2026-17-10 requires action on certain Lycoming piston pins, with Absolute Aircraft Parts confirming…
Patrick Davidson Wins 2026 AIR RACE X Finale and Retains Championship
Gqeberha pilot Patrick Davidson won the 2026 AIR RACE X finale to retain the championship,…
Tropic Air Charters Takes Delivery of Its First Tecnam P2012 Traveller Following Factory Acceptance in Capua, Italy
Tropic Air Charters has taken delivery of its first Tecnam P2012 Traveller, beginning a two-aircraft…
Ethiopian Cargo Selects CargoAi for Digital Booking
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has partnered with CargoAi to expand its digital booking capabilities,…
Textron Aviation and Merlin Introduce Cessna SkyCourier UX Concept Aircraft
Textron Aviation and Merlin have introduced the Cessna SkyCourier UX concept, combining the twin-engine turboprop…
Ethiopian Airlines to Expand Its Presence in Mozambique with a New Passenger Service to Nacala
22 September 2026
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22 September 2026
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