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REGULARS CAASA FLAREPATH

Flarepath 3 African Aviation recovery flight plan 33 - 34
Book review: By the Seat of my Pants 15 CAASA president 34
World Air News 46
FILTERS

Crossword Solution - December 2020 47

Hanger Talk 48 HEPA filters on ERJ 145 jets 21

AFRICA IATA
New exchange for offsets trading 10

Mali orders an additional Airbus C295 29

International air connectivity crisis 26 - 27
AIRCRAFT
RALLY
First E-99 jet to the Brazilian airforce 11

Five-bladed H145 earns FAA type certification 21 Springs season finale Speed Navigation Rally 38 - 40

Drones for good 24
Airbus, Boeing plans bring 2021 deliveries in line 36 - 37 SAF THROUGH THE

e-Sling electric aircraft parts from Joburg to Zurich 14
AVIONICS Gabon biofuel plant 14

G1000 NXi integration and upgrades 22 Neste SAF available at Schipol 20 STORM

DNATA freight handling platfor in Dubai 22 German carbon flight departs using sustainable fuel 20
D2 Air Aviator watch review 23 By Heidi Gibson
WOMEN

Software solution for business aviation 25 IN AVIATION vaccine is rolled out across the globe. The technology has also been deployed at

Future business jet avionics 44 Ladies in the left seat 42 - 43 Remember too that private jets offer less Hamad International airport in Qatar and

re we through the storm yet? This risk of Covid-19 infections as there are far Kuala Lumpur International airport in Ma-

Advertising or Subscriptions Ais the questi on that litt le children fewer touchpoints and people to come into laysia. World Airnews featured an article
about this in our December emag.
ask even before it shows signs of abating.

+27 (0)31 564 1319 How you answer that depends a lot on contact with. This means private jets will It won’t be long before your face is your

continue to be extremely popular among
info@airnews.co.za your mindset. So as January 2021 kicks off wealthier people, regardless of their car- passport and your boarding pass.

www.airnews.co.za let’s sit back and get out our crystal ball bon footprint. Turning to Africa this year, the 150 seater

and make some predictions about what is On the inside of the aircraft - sanitisation regional jet or the smaller single aisle will

in store for us this year. programmes have become a number one really be a game changer for airlines - es-

No mention of the dreaded virus, be- priority. Many companies are putting out pecially if the desperately needed collabo-

cause despite everything that was – one different solutions. American Airlines has ration between countries takes effect and
been leading the way with SurfaceWise2,
PLEASE NOTE: Opinions expressed in signed articles or in adver- thing is for certain this year will provide applied to aircraft interiors via electrostatic new routes become available.

As the vaccine is rolled out, many out of

tisements appearing in World Airnews, are those of the author or fertile ground for innovation, problem solv-

advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this journal nor ing and creativity above all. Here are some spraying. Other companies have developed work pilots might find themselves em-

of its publisher. The mention of specific companies or products in aviation trends that might become normal robots that do the cleaning using a UV ap- ployed as contract flying to remote parts of

articles or advertisements, does not imply that they are endorsed plication while the aircraft is changed over. South Africa and beyond becomes a reality.

or recommended by this journal or its publisher in preference to as the years unfold.

others of a similar nature which are not mentioned or advertised. Firstly there have been and there might Have you heard of private cabins offered Other opportunities will come when

WORLD COPYRIGHT RESERVED. by some airlines? I hadn’t but yes apparent- those aircraft that have been parked off

well be some more ‘flights to nowhere’

trips. Remember the one offered by Qan- ly Air France La Première and the newest now return to service and will need to be

tas. I thought this was brilliant marketing version of Emirates first class provide serviced and checked in order to ensure

and an innovative way to top up cash sealed off private areas on board. Don’t that they are safe to fly.

reserves. This Australian airline offered even think about the price. And lastly what is a better way to start
And then of course, it’s no great surprise

Official journal of:- scenic trips for passengers to spot some but this year will see the roll out of the con- the year than with news of a fantastic com-

iconic sites from the air. The seven hour

petition. All you have to do is buy yourself

journey included low level ‘flybys’ of the tactless traveller. Already the SITA Smart a print copy or take out a digital subscrip-

Great Barrier Reef, Byron Bay and Uluru. Path option promised shorter queues and tion and you stand to win two nights free

With 134 tickets costing between (A$) 575 greater social distancing thanks to more accommodation in a luxury game reserve

Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa, or £314 or (A$) 2,765 or £1513. It was the than 600 biometric checkpoints in China. - the majestic Madikwe Private Game

The Airlines Association of SA, The Association of SA fastest selling flight in Qantas history. Lodge. We are working hard to provide our

Aircraft Traders, Association of Training Organisa- What is stopping our new airline doing winners with the added benefit of a free

tions of SA, Aerodromes & Airports Association of SA, the same? Taking off from Cape Town and flight there and back.

Association of Aviation Maintenance Organisations, a few detours along the way as passengers It’s the chance of a lifetime. So keep your

SA Society of Aerospace & Environmental Medicine, travel to Egoli Joburg. eyes peeled to our social media platforms

Helicopter Association of Southern Africa, Aircraft Then there is the testing. More and more and further information in the mag. There

Owners & Pilots’ Association of SA, Air side Opera- will be spot prizes on the website. Follow

tors’ Association of SA, SA Aerial Applicators Associ- airports will be the site of rapid testing and and like us on Facebook (@WorldAirnews-

ation, East African Commercial Aviation Association, rapid results. This will be a way to bypass Mag) and Instagram (@worldairnewsmag).

African Airline Association (AFRAA) Media Partner. quarantine requirements and is key to

unlocking international travel – while the Q
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