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.
According to Gulf News Senior Assistant Editor Jay Hilotin, citing the CAE Aviation Talent Forecast, the global aviation industry will require approximately 300,000 new pilots by 2034 to support growth and offset retirements across commercial and business aviation sectors. This…
Bombardier’s flagship Global 8000 has achieved a major regulatory milestone with Bombardier Global 8000 EASA certification, enabling full operational approval across the European Union, according to FlightGlobal journalist Jon Hemmerdinger. The ultra-long-range business jet enters European services following its earlier…
China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) has taken a visible step forward in developing its COMAC C919-600 high-altitude variant, as the prototype surfaced at the company’s Shanghai facility in advance of planned flight testing. This shortened version of the C919 narrowbody,…
In a landmark development for the Indian aerospace sector, Reuters reports that the Adani Group and Brazil’s Embraer have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an aviation manufacturing collaboration poised to build and assemble regional civil aircraft within…
Spanish airline Air Europa has formalised a firm order for up to 40 Airbus A350-900 widebody jets, marking a strategic overhaul of its long-haul fleet and expansion plans. According to a FlightGlobal report by Howard Hardee, the deal finalises an…
According to Daniel Williams of Aviation Week Network, Airbus narrowbody aircraft recorded more annual flights than their Boeing counterparts in 2025, reflecting fleet size and operational deployment differences between the two largest commercial aircraft manufacturers. The data was published on…
According to a Press Trust of India (PTI) report published by The Economic Times, Air India will begin commercial service of its custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with certain limitations in passenger seat availability due to pending approvals from the United…
The PD-8 engine bird-impact test has been successfully conducted at the UEC-Saturn facility in Rybinsk, Russia, marking a significant step forward in the engine’s certification process for commercial use. FlightGlobal aviation news reports that the test was carried out as…
Cape Town International Airport hits 11.1 million passengers in 2025, a historic high for one of Africa’s leading travel gateways. The milestone marks a significant recovery and expansion of air travel demand following the COVID-19 downturn, driven by strong tourism…
In 2025, U.S. companies secured foreign government procurement contracts worth $244 billion with assistance from the ITA, nearly three times the $87 billion recorded in 2024. Boeing’s net jetliner orders rose dramatically to 1,075 in 2025 from 377 in 2024,…
