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21/07/2025

PBS Group Limited has unveiled its most powerful engine to date, the TJ200, at the Paris Air Show. With over 50% more thrust than the TJ150, the TJ200 expands application potential across drones, guided missiles and marine systems.

https://africanpilot.africa/pbs-unveils-its-most-powerful-jet-engine-to-date-the-tj200/

21/07/2025

Safran Electrical & Power and Saft, a TotalEnergies subsidiary, have joined forces to develop a new high-voltage battery system for aircraft electrification. This scalable, modular solution uses the latest lithium-ion and LMFP technology and supports the path to net-zero aviation by 2050.

https://africanpilot.africa/saft-and-safran-co-develop-a-high-voltage-battery-system-for-aviation-electrification/

21/07/2025

VoltAero’s HPU 210 hybrid power unit will make its U.S. debut at 2025! Designed for homebuilt, kit-built and light aircraft, this innovative system combines electric and thermal power for unmatched performance.

https://africanpilot.africa/voltaeros-hpu-210-hybrid-power-unit/

21/07/2025

Cirrus has announced a $13 million investment to expand its Grand Forks manufacturing facility by 30,000 sq ft. The upgrade supports increased production of the world’s best-selling single-engine piston aircraft, the SR Series, and the Vision Jet. Completion is expected by Q2 2026.

https://africanpilot.africa/cirrus-invests-13m-to-expand-grand-forks-manufacturing-facility/

20/07/2025

Bell Flight Selected to Build X-Plane in DARPA SPRINT Phase 2 Bell Textron will build a new high-speed VTOL demonstrator for DARPA’s Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) programme. Featuring stop/fold rotor innovation, the X-plane aims to cruise at up to 450 knots and operate in remote, unprepared environments.

https://africanpilot.africa/bell-to-build-x-plane-for-phase-2-of-darpa-speed-and-runway-independent-technologies-sprint-x-plane-programme/

20/07/2025

Ethiopian Airlines Launches New Daily Service to Abu Dhabi! Read more here: https://africanpilot.africa/ethiopian-airlines-launches-a-new-passenger-service-to-abu-dhabi/

19/07/2025

African Airlines Maintain Strong Growth Momentum – African Airlines Association June 2025 Update AFRAA’s latest data shows a 15.3% projected increase in passenger traffic this year, with key growth in intra-African routes, cargo performance, and international connectivity. Cairo, Johannesburg, and Addis Ababa led airport seat capacity rankings. New regulatory updates, fuel pricing trends, and regional infrastructure investments also feature in this critical mid-year snapshot.

https://africanpilot.africa/african-airlines-performance-updates-by-afraa-june-2025/

19/07/2025

Jotron has successfully completed the design, installation, and commissioning of a nationwide VHF radio communication system for Angola’s Luanda FIR, marking a significant advancement in the country’s air traffic management capabilities.

https://africanpilot.africa/jotron-supplies-full-vhf-coverage-for-angolas-luanda-fir/

19/07/2025

The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) marks two decades of delivering critical air access in the world’s most challenging environments. In 2024 alone, UNHAS transported over 355,000 passengers and 5,000 tonnes of cargo across 21 countries—most of them in Africa. From South Sudan to Somalia, UNHAS remains the backbone of humanitarian air mobility. World Food Programme | World Food Programme Sudan

Continue reading here: https://africanpilot.africa/humanitarian-aviation-in-action-unhas-2024-report/

18/07/2025

Vaisala has unveiled its next-generation Elements Helideck Monitoring Software, delivering a powerful upgrade to offshore weather intelligence. Designed to support helicopter and crane operations, the system enhances safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in complex maritime environments.

Find out more here: https://africanpilot.africa/vaisala-next-generation-helideck-monitoring-software-to-optimise-offshore-operations/

18/07/2025

Did you know that insects could be costing airlines millions? As few as 400 insects can increase drag on an aircraft’s laminar flow surfaces, raising fuel burn by up to 4.4%. With peak insect activity across many regions, airlines are turning to robotic cleaning systems to reduce downtime and keep performance on track.

🪰 https://africanpilot.africa/insect-season-an-overlooked-threat-to-aircraft-efficiency/

18/07/2025

The World Food Programme has resumed vital airdrop operations in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, marking its first access in over four months to communities facing catastrophic hunger.

Continue reading here: https://africanpilot.africa/wfp-airdrops-food-to-prevent-catastrophe-as-hunger-surges-in-conflict-hit-parts-of-south-sudan/

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