Ethiopian Airlines MRO, UTD Aviation Solutions and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have signed a tripartite MoU to work together on Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services in pursuance to the The Brown Condor Initiative (BCI). The signing ceremony took place at Ethiopian Airlines headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Brown Condor Initiative (BCI) is…
Month: April 2022
Textron Aviation Announces Order of up to 30 Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jets from flyExclusive
Textron Aviation has announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with Exclusive Jets, LLC, operating as flyExclusive, for up to 30 Cessna Citation CJ3+ jets. flyExclusive, a leading provider of premium private jet charter experiences, expects to take delivery of five aircraft in 2023, with the option to purchase additional aircraft for deliveries through 2025. “This…
Airlink Commences Direct Flights between Durban and Harare
Airlink has launched scheduled direct services between Durban and Harare starting yesterday. The direct flights on the route will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flights from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport depart at 10.30, landing at 12.40 at Harare’s Robert Mugabe International Airport. The return service leaves from Harare at 13.20, touching down in…
Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two Dash 8-400 aircraft from TrueNoord
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an eight-year sale and leaseback agreement with TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, for two further factory-new Dash 8-400 aircraft. Manufactured by De Havilland of Canada, the new Dash 8-400 aircraft (MSN4626 and MSN4628) will be integrated into the fleet for immediate operation. Funding for the aircraft was provided by TrueNoord’s…
H130/EC130 T2
Airbus’ single-engine H130 (previously known as the EC130 T2) is in widespread use with sightseeing services, charter operators and emergency medical services. Hover ceiling OGE 2,957 mHover ceiling IGE 3,429 mFast cruise speed 237 km/hMax* range with standard fuel tanks at SL 606 kmMax* endurance with standard fuel tanks SL 4 hr, 00 minFlight envelope…
Airbus H125/Eurocopter A350
The H125 is a member of Airbus’ rugged and proven Ecureuil familyconsisting of (AS350, AS355, AS550, AS555, H125, H125M, EC130, H130) that are found in nearly 120 countries around the world. Some 1,100 H125/AS350 B3e rotorcraft currently are in service worldwide, and are primarily used for high-performance missions in high and hot conditions. The H125…
Air Ambulance
Our partners are well equipped to handle medical emergencies including in remote and hostile areas as per our clients’ needs. All air ambulances are fully fitted with intensive care equipment, enabling the transportation of critical patients on short and long-distance flights. The air ambulances are further equipped with the latest medical equipment with the full…
Dash 8-100
The Series 100 was the original 37- to 39-passenger version of the Dash 8 that entered service in 1984. The original engine was the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 and later units used the PW121. Rated engine power is 1,800 shp (1,340 kW). Cargo Door Dimension (W*H) 1.27m x 1.52m Height Restrictions 1.36m Maximum Payload (Tonnes) 2.272T (2,272kg)…
CRJ 200F
The CRJ200SF is a Passenger-to-freighter conversion of CRJ200 which is identical to the CRJ100 except for its engines, which were upgraded to the CF34-3B1 model, offering improved efficiency. Crew 3–4 : 2 Flight Crew + 1–2 cabin crew Cabin height 6 ft 1 in / 1.85 m Cabin width 8 ft 3 in / 2.53 m Length 87 ft…
Fokker 27F
Technical Specifications Exterior Exterior Height: 28 ft 7 in Wing Span: 95 ft 2 in Length: 82 ft 3 in Occupancy Crew: 2-3 Passengers: 48-56 Operating Weights Max T/O Weight: 43592 Lb Empty Weight: 24701 Lb Range Max Range: 1404 nm Service Ceiling: 29500 ft Performance Rate of Climb: 1,451 fpm Normal Cruise: 248kn kts Power Plant Engines: 2 Engine Mfg: Rolls-Royce Engine Model: Dart Mk.532-7