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African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 20h

✈️ #AviationNews || IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline's total A350 orders to 60 aircraft.

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#IndiGo #Airbus

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 22h

✈️ #AviationNews || GE Aerospace has announced that it has signed a seven-year agreement with AerCap Holdings to provide lease pool management services for the GE9X engine.

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#EngineLeasing #AerospaceTechnology #AviationIndustry #AircraftEngines #AviationBusiness

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 1d

UJ launches Africa’s first Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre — a four-storey facility redefining emergency and disaster response training on the continent. #UJ #EmergencyResponse #DisasterPreparedness

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African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 24d

AFRAA’s Abderahmane Berthé & Maureen Kahonge talk safety, taxes, blocked funds & the future of African aviation, with African Pilot Magazine.

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#AFRAA #AfricanAviation #AviationAfrica #AfricanAirlines #MROAfrica

AFRAA: Addressing Safety, Taxes & Connectivity for Africa’s Airlines

Join Phillippa Dean, Editor of African Pilot Magazine, as she speaks with African Airlines Association (AFRAA) – Secretary General Abderahmane Berthé and Maureen Kahonge, Senior Manager Business Development & Communications, during the recent African Aviation 2025 Summit held in Kigali. The discussion covers AFRAA’s five strategic objectives for Africa’s airlines, from safety and security to financial sustainability and improved connectivity, and examines challenges such as high taxes, blocked funds, expensive fuel, and the need for infrastructure investment. We also highlight AFRAA’s advocacy work, collaborations with ICAO, IATA and regional bodies, and plans for the General Assembly in Luanda 2025, and the first AFRAA MRO Africa event in 2026. The future of African aviation, regional integration and the growth of air transport across the continent make this a must-watch conversation. #Africa #Aviation #AFRAA #AfricanAirlines #AviationAfrica #AirTransport #AfricanPilot #AviationIndustry #AviationSafety #AirConnectivity #MROAfrica ✈️ Website: https://www.africanpilot.africa ✈️ Linkedin - [https://www.linkedin.com/company/africanpilot/ ✈️ Instagram -...

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African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 25d

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) and Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) have signed a landmark three-year Service Level Agreement to strengthen flight procedure design capabilities.

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#ATNS #dans #AirNavigation #Dubai

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 25d

Africa’s aviation industry is soaring, despite challenges, from Air Algérie’s plan to double its African routes to Air Mauritius’ impressive turnaround; the continent’s airlines are finding new ways to grow.

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#AfricaAviation #Airlines #AfriqiyahAirways

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 25d

Africa stands united at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly 🇨🇦 ✈️ 8 African states are vying for ICAO Council seats, aiming for stronger representation & advancing SAATM, safety & sustainability priorities.

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#AfricanUnion #ICAO #AviationAfrica #SAATM #AfricanAviation #CORSIA

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African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 26d

Garmin’s #GFC600 digital autopilot is now #FAA certified for Piper PA-31T Cheyenne and Cheyenne II aircraft.

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#AfricanPilot #Garmin #PiperCheyenne #Autopilot #GeneralAviation #AviationInnovation #FlightSafety #Avionics

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 26d

Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has officially broken ground on Air Peace’s new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

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#NigeriaAviation #AirPeace #MRO #Investment #LagosAirport

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 27d

#International Joby joins the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, aiming to launch early US air taxi operations ahead of full FAA certification.

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#Jobyef="/hashtag/JobyAviation" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#JobyAviation #Joby #eVTOL #UrbanAirMobility #WhiteHouseeIPP #AirTaxi

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 27d

Archer Aviation plans to join the White House eVTOL Pilot Program with U.S. airlines & cities to run supervised air taxi trials as soon as next year.

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#Archer="/hashtag/ArcherAviation" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#ArcherAviation #eVTOL #AirTaxi #UrbanAirMobility #WhiteHouseeIPP #Archer

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 28d

#International Vertical Aerospace completes Phase 3 wingborne flights of its VX4 prototype, now moving to final transition testing — a key step toward type certification by 2028.

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#VerticalAerospace #VX4 #eVTOL #ElectricAviation #TransitionTesting

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 28d

EHang achieves Africa’s first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL flight with the EH216-S at the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, Rwanda.

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#EHang #EH216S #eVTOL #AviationAfrica #UrbanAirMobility #UAM

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African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · 28d

#ICYMI SkyDrive partners with DUC Hélices to accelerate SD-05 rotor development, targeting safe, quiet, and certifiable eVTOL operations.

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#SkyDrive #DUCHélices #eVTOL #UrbanAirMobility #AviationSafety

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 20

#International Ground damage may not always make headlines, but its costs are soaring – projected to hit US$10 billion by 2035. Brigade Electronics is proving that it doesn’t have to be this way.

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#AfricanPilot #AviationSafety #RampSafety #BrigadeElectronics

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 19

In this op-ed, Andy Smith, Director of Industry and Innovation at SITA, examines the “Big Five” border challenges and how digital solutions are helping governments balance security with seamless travel.

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#BorderManagement #TravelSecurity

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 18

Gabon’s Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) appoints new directors under statutory reforms, including the creation of an Air Transport Directorate.

🇬🇦 Read more here: africanpilot.africa/gabon-civil-...

#GabonAviation #ANAC #CivilAviation #AfricanAviation

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African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 17

#International Fighting wildfires just got smarter. OFIL Airborne and Nova Maps join forces to bring advanced wildfire mapping to utility helicopters, boosting efficiency and real-time aerial firefighting data.

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#Aviation #NovaMaps

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African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 14

Fabrication of the Fan Case Mount Ring (FCMR), a critical Pratt & Whitney GTF engine component powering the Airbus A220 and Embraer E195-E2.

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#GKNAerospace #AdditiveManufacturing #Aerospace #PrattWhitney #AirbusA220 #EmbraerE195E2

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African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 13

TICAD IX 2025 highlighted Africa’s aviation growth and the importance of Japan-Africa partnerships. From regional training initiatives to the Equip4Safety project, leaders emphasised connectivity, safety and innovation.

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African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 13

uAvionix and VOTIX have integrated the FlightLine ADS-B service into the VOTIX platform, strengthening DFR and AAM operations with real-time, aviation-grade situational awareness.

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#AfricanPilot #Aviation #News #DroneTechnology #AdvancedAirMobility #DFR #BVLOS

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 13

#International An Arctic-proven AS350 B3+ has found a new home in Germany, as Rotortrade delivers the helicopter from Air Greenland to Meravo Luftreederei.

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#Helicopter #News #Rotortrade #AS350 #AviationIndustry #Meravo #AirGreenland

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 12

Riyadh has been selected as the host city for Routes World 2026, a leading international platform where airlines, airports, tourism authorities, and aviation stakeholders come together to plan and negotiate future air services.

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#RoutesWorld2026 #SaudiArabia

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 12

#RoyalAirMaroc is making bold moves in #Ghana, strengthening its partnership with the #GCAA and expanding #AccraFlights to daily operations.

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#Africa="/hashtag/AfricanPilot" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AfricanPilot #Ghana #Aviation #Airlines #Africa #AirlineExpansion #AviationNews

African Pilot Magazine @africanpilot.bsky.social · Sep 12

#ICYMI HUBTEX is set to unveil its new omnidirectional EPL platform at MRO Europe 2025 in London. This innovative work platform combines safety, precision and flexibility to meet the complex demands of aircraft maintenance.

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#MROEurope2025 #Hubtex