Keywords: Aviation industry


Morocco Aerospace Industry Gains New Safran Engine Oil Systems Operation

Morocco’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem is moving into increasingly specialized territory as French aerospace group Safran establishes a new industrial entity dedicated to aircraft engine oil systems in Nouaceur. Named Systems Oil Safran Maroc, the newly created company will focus on the design,......

EU surpasses 2025 target for sustainable aviation fuel use

The European Union exceeded its first mandatory target for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in 2025, marking a significant step forward in the bloc’s efforts to reduce emissions from air transport, according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The agency said in its 2026 annual......

Airbus sees resilient aircraft demand despite global tensions

Global aviation continues to demonstrate resilience despite geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and economic uncertainty, with Airbus reporting that demand for new aircraft remains strong. The European manufacturer also expects the industry to require tens of thousands of new aircraft over......

US Treasury sanctions 27 Iranian airlines over alleged support for Tehran

The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 entities and one individual, including 27 Iranian airlines, accusing them of supporting activities linked to the Iranian government, according to the US Treasury Department. The measures target Iranian carriers that had not previously been subjected to US......

China’s three major airlines report heavy losses as fuel costs surge

China’s three largest state-owned airlines have reported substantial losses in the first half of the year, as rising aviation fuel costs continued to weigh heavily on their financial performance. Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines collectively recorded losses of around......

Royal Air Maroc reaches a new fleet milestone with the arrival of a Boeing 737 Max 8

Royal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 Max 8, marking another step in the Moroccan national carrier’s expansion and modernization strategy. The aircraft, registered as CN-RHR, is expected to bring the total number of aircraft operated by Royal......

Apollo becomes sole bidder for EasyJet after Castlelake withdraws takeover offer

Apollo has emerged as the only remaining bidder for EasyJet after U.S. investment firm Castlelake formally abandoned its pursuit of the British low-cost airline, clearing the way for Apollo to move ahead with its proposed acquisition. The development marks a decisive step in the takeover process, following......

Russia’s domestically produced ms-21 passenger aircraft completes first test flight

Russia has reached a new milestone in its aviation industry with the successful first test flight of the MS-21-310 passenger aircraft, a model manufactured entirely with domestically produced components. The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that the aircraft took off from the airfield......

Who is Lionel Rault, the new General Director of Air France-KLM for North Africa?

With over twenty-seven years of experience within the Air France-KLM group, Lionel Rault is embarking on a new chapter in his career by taking the helm of the North Africa, Sahel, and West Coast region (ANSCO). Based in Casablanca since August 1, 2026, this experienced leader inherits a strategic market......