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ZeroAvia’s Dornier Do 228 testbed takes off
Hybrid-electric aircraft company ZeroAvia reports end of its first flight test programme
20th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

US-UK hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion system development company ZeroAvia has reported that it has successfully completed its first flight test programme, using a Dornier Do 228 twin-engined... 


An American experimental USV
Uncrewed naval craft market expected to grow strongly over next decade
17th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

International data and analytics company GlobalData has forecast that the global market for naval uncrewed maritime vehicles (UMVs) would rise from an estimated $1.273-billion this year to more... 


INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
The ISS orbits the Earth at an altitude of 400 km and a speed of 28 000 km/h, which means it orbits the Earth every 90 minutes
Specialist manufacturer to provide fasteners for International Space Station
14th July 2023

Specialist fastener manufacturer Bumax has been selected to provide crucial fasteners to be used on the International Space Station (ISS). BUMAX 88 fasteners will be used to secure a new payload... 


Boeing deliveries during the first half of this year included the last-ever 747 Jumbo jet
Boeing releases its aircraft delivery figures for 2023 so far
12th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Giant US aerospace and defence group Boeing reported on Tuesday the numbers of aircraft and spacecraft that it delivered to customers during both the second quarter and the first half of this year.... 


The opening ceremony for the new FAL, with the first aircraft (an A321) on the line visible in the background
Airbus formally opens yet another airliner final assembly line
11th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus on Monday inaugurated its latest final assembly line (FAL) for its A320-family single-aisle airliners. Located at the Airbus complex in Toulouse, in... 


Artist’s impression of an A350-1000 in Ethiopian colours
Rolls-Royce and Ethiopian Airlines sign servicing agreement for new engines
7th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce and Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, have announced that the latter has signed a service agreement with the former... 


A US flag at the Capital building in Washington DC
South Africa must clarify Russia stance, set out clear policy on supply of weapons – BLSA
3rd July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's ambiguous stance on Russia has led to the US Congress and Senate noting that the docking of the Lady R vessel, in Simon’s Town naval base in May, and the joint military drills with... 


Safran to supply programmable White Rabbit devices for SKA telescope
30th June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

French multinational Safran Electronics & Defence will provide more than 200 White Rabbit (WR) devices for the Square Kilometer Array Observatory (SKAO). Safran states that the SKA radio telescopes... 


A Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor, in horizontal flight configuration
Global market for military rotorcraft expected to grow significantly over next decade
29th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global military rotorcraft market will increase in value by nearly 50% over the next decade, international data and analytics group GlobalData has forecast. In its latest report, “Global... 


Global data company predicts strong growth in international military ground vehicle market
27th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

International data and analytics company GlobalData has, in its latest report, predicted that the global market for military land vehicles will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%... 


Magazine cover image
New space agency CEO outlines vision for stimulating local space industry
23rd June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Space Agency’s (SANSA’s) recently appointed and third confirmed (as distinct from acting) CEO, Humbulani Mudau, is determined to use the solid “launch pad” created under... 


Brazilian, UK aerospace groups to collaborate in developing aviation fuel cell system
22nd June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer and UK-based global major Tier 1 aerostructures, engine systems and special products group GKN Aerospace have announced, at the Paris Air Show,... 


An Embraer E190 of South African airline Airlink
Embraer forecasts demand for 11 000 smaller airliners over the next 20 years
21st June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based major aerospace group Embraer has released its 2023 Market Outlook report, at the Paris Air Show. The report predicts demand for new airliners with 150 seats or less over the next 20... 


Brazilian, Japanese groups create JV to develop electric aircraft propulsion systems
20th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major Brazil-based aerospace group Embraer and Japan-based global major electric motor manufacturer Nidec Corporation have announced an agreement to create a joint venture (JV) company to develop... 


A computer-generated image of Boeing types in Air Tanzania livery, over Mount Kilimanjaro – top to bottom, the 787, the 737 MAX and the 767F
Boeing forecasts global airliner fleet to almost double over the next 20 years
19th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

US aerospace giant Boeing has, on the eve of the Paris Air Show, released its 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) report. The group predicts a total global demand for 42 600 new commercial jets... 


The new Rolls-Royce small gas turbine, with unidentified engineers
Rolls-Royce reports its new small gas turbine is ready to start its test programme
19th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce on Monday reported that its new small gas turbine, intended to form part of a turbogenerator system that will be used to power... 


A Tempest combat aircraft concept
Progress on UK sixth-generation combat jet technology demonstrator revealed
15th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Leading UK aerospace and defence companies, plus the country’s Ministry of Defence (MOD), have given an update on the development of their Flying Technology Demonstrator project, a key part of the... 


Embattled Denel moves to appoint key executives
14th June 2023 By: News24Wire

Denel, the State-owned armaments manufacturer whose primary mandate is to equip South Africa's armed forces, says it is appointing an executive team to lead the organisation and bolster its efforts... 


A computer-generated image of the X-66A
US green technology demonstrator aircraft becomes the latest in the famous X-plane series
14th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) has announced that its Sustainable Flight Demonstrator aircraft, to be built and partly funded by Boeing, has been officially designated... 


An American flag in the US capitol
US targets China entities for pilot training, hypersonic tech
13th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

The US Commerce Department restricted exports to entities that it says recruited Western pilots to train Chinese military personnel, as well as some that helped develop hypersonic weapons. They... 


South African current-account deficit narrows more than expected
8th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s current-account shortfall narrowed more than expected in the first quarter, as the value of gold and merchandise exports increased. The deficit in the current account, the broadest... 


Scopa suspends meeting with Denel as board fails to show up
6th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) has suspended its meeting with State-owned defence technology company Denel, which was scheduled for June 6, as the Denel board failed to appear.... 


SANDF aware of need for cybersecurity but more awareness required within its ranks
31st May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Although the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as an organisation was, and senior SANDF officers individually were, aware of the importance of cybersecurity, awareness of, and education... 


Pipistrel’s top-of-the-range four-seat Panthera aircraft
South African company appointed regional distributor for international aircraft company
31st May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Slovenia-based light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel, part of the Textron eAviation business unit of US aerospace group Textron, has appointed South African company Absolute Aviation as its... 


Armscor hosting African scientists for chemical weapons identification, analysis course
29th May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence acquisition, disposals and research and development (R&D) agency Armscor announced on Monday that it is to host the thirteenth Analytical Chemistry Course, run annually under... 


UAV expo set for September
26th May 2023

The organisers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of more than 135 top unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)... 


Drones used in anti-poaching
26th May 2023

Various technologies, such as tracking tags, closed circuit television cameras and thermal cameras, Wireless Sensor Networks, mobile apps and drones, are being used for intelligence and... 


3 gents in a facility holding a large white plane like drone
German developer, research centre form JV
26th May 2023

German developer Wingcopter, an operator of delivery drones, and Hamburg-based ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research have announced a development partnership. Together, they intend to explore... 


Denel's Badger
Denel gives assurance about the continuance of its Badger armoured vehicle contract
23rd May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned defence industrial group Denel has assured that its contract to supply the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) with new-generation Badger infantry fighting vehicles is “not in... 


Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise
Defence Minister reveals possible strategic industrial partnership with Brazil’s Embraer
23rd May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Addressing Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans in Cape Town on Tuesday, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise stated, almost in passing, that she hoped... 


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