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Morocco set to host global civil aviation summit in 2026

Morocco has been selected to host the 5th Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) for civil aviation in Marrakech in April 2026, as announced at the closing ceremony of the 4th edition in Abu Dhabi. The event, organized by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and the International Civil Aviation......

Morocco advances air defense capabilities with successful Viper Shield test flight

L3Harris Technologies has achieved a significant milestone in military aviation technology with the inaugural flight test of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system, designed for Morocco's F-16 Block 70 aircraft. The test, conducted at Edwards Air Force Base in California, demonstrated the system's......

Starlink's in-flight connectivity reaches milestone with 500 aircraft equipped

Starlink has marked a significant achievement in its aviation connectivity service, now equipping over 500 aircraft worldwide with high-speed internet capabilities. The satellite communications provider is set to expand its reach substantially, with contracts in place to connect approximately 2,500 aircraft,......

Morocco's airport traffic soars: A glimpse into ambitious 2035 passenger goals

Morocco's airports processed over 32 million passengers in 2024, with plans to triple capacity by 2035, according to Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh's report to the House of Representatives. The nation aims to expand its airport traffic significantly, targeting 60 million......

Rekol's Tsunami Slai Tank Gains Approval for Use in Morocco and Brazil

Rekol, an American company specializing in the development of advanced wildfire suppression systems, has received official approval for its Tsunami SLAI tank from the Civil Aviation Authorities of Morocco and Brazil. This tank, designed specifically for the Airbus H225 Super Puma helicopter, is now the......

Global air passenger traffic sets new record in 2024

In 2024, global air passenger traffic reached a historic high, with a year-on-year increase of over 10% and around 4% growth compared to 2019, the pre-pandemic reference year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The total for 2024 amounted to 4.89 billion passenger kilometers,......

Midair collision over Washington DC: Passenger plane and military helicopter crash into Potomac

A tragic midair collision occurred over Washington DC when a U.S. passenger plane carrying 64 people crashed into the icy waters of the Potomac River after colliding with a military helicopter engaged in a nighttime training exercise. The accident triggered a large-scale emergency response and led to......

Preliminary findings on South Korean aviation disaster reveal bird strike involvement

A recent investigation into a tragic aviation accident in South Korea has uncovered bird remains in the engines of the Boeing 737-800 that crashed on December 29. The preliminary report, issued by South Korean authorities, reveals that both engines of the ill-fated plane contained DNA from Baikal Teals,......

Major Snowstorm Paralyzes US Air Travel, Forces Regional Shutdowns

Winter Storm Blair has wreaked havoc across the United States, causing widespread disruption to air travel and daily life in multiple regions. The severe weather event has impacted more than 10,300 flights, with 1,727 cancellations and 3,233 delays reported on Monday, according to flight tracking service......