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JEKTA Begins Flight Testing of Scaled PHA-ZE 100 Electric Amphibious Aircraft
Significant Milestone for Zero-Emissions Amphibious Aircraft Development.
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia spotlights opportunities in $67 billion construction market from 26-28 June 2025
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, the nation’s leading construction event, returns from 26–28 June 2025 at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa. Endorsed by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, the event showcases $67 billion in market opportunities and features over 230 exhibitors. Co-located with the new East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, it highlights the region’s $395 billion infrastructure potential and promotes cross-border collaboration through exhibitions, CPD-certified talks, and strategic networking.
“Abidjan, what’s up?” – ONOMO celebrates Abidjan with a major cultural and festive moment
ONOMO Hotels brought the ONOMO Summer Fest to Abidjan for the first time on May 17, 2025, after two acclaimed editions in Casablanca. Held at the newly renovated ONOMO Hotel Abidjan Airport, this vibrant event celebrated Afro culture through live music, creative showcases, and inspiring discussions on entrepreneurship in Africa’s cultural and creative industries. Featuring performances by Rosey Gold, SuperJazzClub, and Paulo Chakal, plus thought-provoking panels and immersive art experiences, the festival positioned Abidjan as a rising cultural capital on the African and global stage.
Gogo announces first STC for Direct Current version of Plane Simple® Ka-band terminal
Gogo has secured the first-ever EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a direct current (DC) version of its Plane Simple® Ka-band terminal, now available for Gulfstream G280 aircraft. This milestone enables high-speed Viasat Jet ConneX broadband for globally connected, digitally demanding in-flight experiences.
Driving Ethiopia’s Digital Issuing Revolution – Two Sides of the Same Coin
This article provides an in-depth look at Ethiopia’s digital issuing revolution, examining the dual aspects of technological advancements and regulatory frameworks. It highlights the efforts to foster a digital economy, offering a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and challenges in transforming Ethiopia’s financial landscape.
Virgin Atlantic Enables Apple’s Find My Share Item Location Feature to Enhance baggage recovery
Travellers can now share the location of their AirTag or Find My network accessory with Virgin Atlantic teams to locate baggage.
JEKTA Expands Operations Ecosystem with New Partnerships
JEKTA, the Swiss manufacturer of the PHA-ZE 100 zero-emissions amphibious aircraft, is enhancing its operational ecosystem through two new partnerships. The company has partnered with Aerovy to provide advanced software for aircraft health monitoring and predictive maintenance, ensuring efficient operations and cost management for PHA-ZE 100 operators. Additionally, JEKTA has teamed up with Advanced Technology Assurance (ATA) to offer tailored insurance solutions for amphibious aircraft, providing coverage and risk management support to operators. These partnerships strengthen JEKTA’s commitment to delivering a comprehensive operational solution for customers.
Nigeria’s Falcon Aero Eyes Global Business Aviation Market, Showcases at Investing in Africa Conference
Nigerian Business Aviation firm, Falcon Aerospace, is poised for a rapid expansion into the global market. One of the latest indications of this is the young company’s participation in the upcoming Investing in Africa Conference (AFSIC), taking place in London from 7th to 9th October, 2024.
Virgin Atlantic adds three new destinations for summer 2025
Virgin Atlantic has announced new flying from London Heathrow, adding two new destinations of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Accra, Ghana to its network for summer 2025.