Stay informed with the latest aviation news, industry trends, and policy updates. From airline expansions to regulatory changes, this section provides up-to-date insights into the evolving world of aviation in Ethiopia, Africa, and beyond.
JetBlue Airways is moving swiftly to retire its Embraer E190 fleet, with two separate transactions handing over more than two dozen aircraft and dozens of engines to aviation leasing and parts specialists. The deals, confirmed in late July and early…
Rolls‑Royce has confirmed that the Pearl 10X engine, earmarked to power the ultra‑long‑range Dassault Falcon 10X, has successfully completed all major engine certification tests, according to CEO Tufan Erginbilgic, speaking on July 31, 2025. The news marks a pivotal moment in business aviation propulsion development. With…
Ethiopian Airlines is preparing to launch Africa’s first commercial electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operation in 2026. The move comes after a strategic agreement with U.S.-based Archer Aviation, which will see the delivery of two Midnight eVTOL aircraft…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier by fleet and passenger volume, is exploring a purchase of at least 20 regional or small narrowbody aircraft as part of a self-described strategy to bolster domestic capacity and replace ageing…
Uganda Airlines is set to receive enhanced government funding in the fiscal year 2025/26 to accelerate fleet expansion and route development, according to official budget documents and airline disclosures. Budget Allocation & Funding Strategy As part of Uganda’s UGX 6.92 trillion (USD 1.92 billion)…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – In a milestone for African aviation, Ethiopian Airlines is preparing to launch its first-ever direct flights to Australia, marking a transformative step for intercontinental air travel. This initiative comes as the airline evaluates ultra-long-haul aircraft and…
SEATTLE — In a quiet but symbolic milestone, Boeing delivered the final Boeing 777‑300ER in January 2025, concluding nearly two decades of a flagship wide-body aircraft’s lifespan. According to The Air Current, veteran aviation journalist Jon Ostrower confirms that the…
VIENNA / NEW DELHI – An Air India Boeing 787‑8 operating as Flight AI103 from New Delhi to Washington, DC, was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Vienna, Austria, on July 2 due to a technical issue discovered during…
NEW DELHI— Just days after the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI 171, another alarming incident involving a Boeing 777 has prompted a full regulatory review. The Independent reports that pilots from Flight AI 187 (Delhi–Vienna) have been grounded…
In a move set to significantly bolster intercontinental connectivity and regional aviation ties, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The strategic partnership announced on June 27, 2025, will see the two airlines codesharing…
