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Safran stays upbeat despite Middle East conflict
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (452+ words) French aerospace giant says it is yet to see any evidence of an impending commercial aviation slowdown. Safran has struck an upbeat tone despite the potential impacts from the Middle East conflict threatening to disrupt the commercial aviation market. Speaking…...
South African Airways assessing extent of data impact after cyber incident
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (263+ words) South African Airways is assessing the potential data impact of a cyber incident which affected several of the carrier's IT systems. It says the "significant" cyber breach, which began on 3 May, disrupted the airline's website, its mobile app, and "several…...
Harith buy-out ends ASL Aviation interest in South Africa's Fly Safair
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (412+ words) An investment fund part-owned by the South African government is to acquire low-cost carrier Fly Safair from its current shareholders, closing the chapter on a long-running row around foreign ownership of the airline. Announcing the deal on 10 February, Johannesburg-headquartered Harith…...
South African Airways edges back into "modest" full-year profit
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (352+ words) South African Airways Group has edged back into profitability with a net surplus of R155 million ($9. 7 million), with the flag-carrier itself achieving a profit of R30 million. The company disclosed the financial performance for fiscal 2024-25 " which ended on 31 March last year " during…...
Airlink acquires E190s to source spare engines and parts
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) South African regional carrier Airlink has acquired a pair of Embraer 190s sold to the airline by lessor True Noord. Airlink, already an operator of E-Jet family aircraft, is planning to use the airframes and their GE Aerospace CF34 engines as a…...
Madagascar Airlines chief steps down as political turmoil rocks country
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) Madagascar Airlines chief executive Thierry de Bailleul is stepping down from his post, effective immediately, citing tensions within the company. De Bailleul's decision comes as Madagascar faces political turmoil, with attempts by military personnel to oust the country's president, Andry…...
Air Tanzania seeks nearly 70 pilots as part of large crew recruitment campaign
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (406+ words) Air Tanzania has embarked on a substantial recruitment campaign, seeking nearly 70 pilots and 100 cabin crew members as well as other personnel. The airline is offering 23 captain positions, across various aircraft types including the Boeing 787, 767 and 737, the Airbus A220, and De Havilland…...
Kenya Airways grapples with 787 groundings and end of SAA tie-up ambitions
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (155+ words) When Kenya Airways announced its first full-year net profit in more than a decade for 2024, it could have been a turning point. But the first half of 2025 put it on to the back foot Kenya Airways grapples with 787 groundings and…...
Decision on future of EBACE show pushed back after EBAA leadership shake-up
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (460+ words) An announcement on the location for next year's EBACE exhibition has been postponed until the end of July following leadership changes at the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the show's organiser. Presently held at Geneva's Palexpo exhibition centre, the EBAA…...
SAS long-haul expected to flourish with transatlantic venture integration
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (580+ words) Air France-KLM Group believes Scandinavian carrier SAS will be able to expand its long-haul network by capitalising on the group's three-hub strategy and transatlantic joint venture. Group chief Ben Smith, speaking during a 4 July briefing, said the long-haul aspect of…...