Raytheon Technologies to supply Morocco with fighter jet engines

The US Air Force has awarded aerospace and defense company Raytheon Technologies a $212.05 million contract to meet Morocco’s order for military aircraft engines, reports say, citing the Department of Defense. The Massachusetts-based company will manufacture F100-PW-229 install engines through its Pratt & Whitney business, at Hartford, Connecticut. Delivery is expected in 2025. The State […]

Air Senegal to exit key international routes amid restructuring

Air Senegal plans to suspend flights to seven international destinations as it operates a strategic overhaul of its operations. The airline will operate its last transatlantic flight to New York on Sept 15, a once twice a week route using Airbus A340-300. The airline has been grappling with operational difficulties and finding it challenging to […]

Egypt: EFA names Hossam El Badry new national head coach

The Egyptian Football Association, EFA, has appointed former Al Ahly manager Hossam El Badry as new head coach of Pharaohs in replacement of Mexican technician Javier Aguirre sacked in July. Hossam El Badry, 59, was among a shortlist of home-grown managers wanted by President Fattah al-Sisi. The Egyptian leader blasted the EFA for the national […]