AeroTrail

Introduction.

FlyConcorde Ltd. is aiming to reintroduce supersonic passenger flights by 2026, nearly two decades after the Concorde’s retirement, with new aircraft designed to cruise at 60,000 feet, use sustainable aviation fuel, and produce significantly less sonic boom. The U.S. lifting of the overland supersonic flight ban in June 2025 allows the planes to operate on domestic and transcontinental routes, expanding potential markets beyond transatlantic flights like London–New York. While the aircraft promises drastically reduced travel times—for example, London to New York in 2–3 hours and Los Angeles to Washington in 2 hours—its small capacity and high operating costs mean tickets will remain expensive, targeting primarily premium business travelers. Challenges remain, including regulatory approvals, airport readiness, and economic viability, making the 2026 launch target ambitious. Nonetheless, advancements in technology and regulations give this supersonic revival a better chance than previous attempts, positioning it as a niche, luxury travel option rather than mainstream air transport.

AOCs/ASLs/Regulations.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has officially accredited Drone University Zimbabwe as the country’s first institution authorized to teach drone maintenance and repair, granting it the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Training Approved Training Organisation (RMT ATO) certification. Since its establishment in 2021, Drone University has been a pioneer in Zimbabwe’s drone industry, being the first school fully licensed by CAAZ and the first to offer Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) courses in 2022. The institution has trained and certified over 700 professional drone pilots, and the new maintenance training program aims to meet the growing demand for skilled drone technicians across sectors such as agriculture, mining, infrastructure inspection, and emergency response.

Zambia Airways 2014 has allegedly implemented a new policy requiring all passengers traveling to Johannesburg (JNB) to possess a valid return or onward ticket, effective immediately as of October 14, 2025. This measure aims to mitigate financial risks arising from passengers being denied entry by South African immigration authorities. In cases where passengers holding one-way tickets are denied entry, Zambia Airways becomes financially responsible for associated costs, including repatriation and facility charges. To address this, the airline mandates that such passengers demonstrate the ability to purchase a return ticket upon denial and sign an indemnity form accepting full liability for any incurred expenses. This policy excludes South African nationals, who are not subject to the return ticket requirement.

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