Africa

Alternative Propulsion September 9, 2014

Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Systems, The National Aerospace Centre, and Airbus to research use of fuel cells for commercial airliners

A new chapter has been opened in the quest to make commercial air transport more environmentally and economically sustainable, with the agreement by Airbus and…

Civilian aviation news May 6, 2014

SonAir takes delivery of a new EC225 from Airbus Helicopters for oil and gas missions in Africa

Airbus Helicopters’ EC225 presence in the African oil and gas heli-lift market will expand following delivery of an additional workhorse rotorcraft to SonAir, which…

Civilian aviation news April 23, 2014

Bombardier Sells Two Q400 NextGen Airliners to Operator in the Middle East and Africa Region

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that a customer in the Middle East and Africa region, who has requested to remain unidentified at this time, placed a…

General Aviation News March 19, 2014

Boeing and South Africa’s Comair Limited Announce Order for Eight 737 MAXs

South Africa, March 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Comair Limited announced an order today for eight 737 MAX 8s, valued at $830 million…

Civilian aviation news December 23, 2013

British Airways 747 wing hits building at South Africa OR Tambo airport

The British Airways flight to London was taxiing at OR Tambo International Airport when its right wing hit the building, injuring four people inside. Images…

Military Aviation News November 23, 2013

Russia to Deliver Sukhoi Su-30K Fighter Jets to South African Country

DUBAI, November 23 (RIA Novosti) – Russia’s state arms export monopoly said Friday that it will deliver 12 Su-30K fighter jets to a nation in…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News July 10, 2013

New Authorized Service Facility to Reinforce Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Support Services in Africa

Ethiopian Airlines maintenance facility to service Q400 and Q400 NextGen turboprops Complements Bombardier’s new Regional Support Office (RSO) and parts depot in Johannesburg, South Africa…

Civilian aviation news November 19, 2012

Bombardier Appoints South African Express Airways as its First Commercial Aircraft Authorized Service Facility in Africa

Airline’s maintenance facility received Bombardier authorization for CRJ100, CRJ200 and CRJ700 regional jets, as well as Q400 and other Dash 8/Q-Series turboprops Today, at African…

Civilian aviation news September 20, 2012

Boeing Delivers Africa’s First 777 Freighter to Ethiopian Airlines

Boeing today delivered the first 777 Freighter to Ethiopian Airlines marking the first 777F to be operated by an African carrier. Today’s 777F is being…

Civilian aviation news September 20, 2012

ATR at the Africa Aerospace and Defence

ATR, world’s leading manufacturer for regional aircraft below 90 seats, is marking its solid and dynamic presence in Africa with its ATR 72-600 on…

General Aviation News September 19, 2012

Alenia Aermacchi at the AFRICA Aerospace & Defence 2012 Airshow in South Africa

Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, is participating in the AFRICA Aerospace & Defence 2012 Airshow at Waterkloof Air Base near Pretoria, South Africa. Alenia Aermacchi…

Civilian aviation news September 14, 2012

Bombardier at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2012

Bombardier Aerospace will be a key business aviation participant at the 2012 edition of Africa Aerospace and Defence at South Africa’s Waterkloof Air Force Base…

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