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The Inaugural Pretoria Airshow at the Pretoria Fees
By Garth Calitz The "Pretoria Fees" is a yearly festival that happens at Legends Adventure Farm during Easter weekend, just east of...
Garth Calitz
3 days ago7 min read


Pretoria Fees Speed Rally – No. 1 of Season 7
By Garth Calitz Back in 2018, Jonty Esser and Rob Jonkers came up with the Speed Rally idea to get more pilots into Rally Flying. No one...
Garth Calitz
3 days ago3 min read


Airbus A300 – Truly an Iconic Aircraft
By Rob Russell The Airbus A300 was Airbus's first production aircraft and the world's first twin-engine, double-aisle (wide-body)...
Garth Calitz
3 days ago10 min read


RAF Typhoon and Swedish Air Force Gripen Joint Training
RAF Eurofighter Typhoons and Swedish Air Force JAS-39 Gripens participated in joint training exercises for the first time since...
Garth Calitz
3 days ago2 min read


Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Granted Type Certification in Mongolia
The Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2, recognised as the most fuel-efficient and quiet single-aisle aircraft globally, have received type...
Garth Calitz
3 days ago1 min read


Bombardier Global 8000 in Final Assembly and Progressing on Schedule
Bombardier has announced that the Global 8000 business jet program is progressing as planned. The initial Global 8000 jet is currently...
Garth Calitz
3 days ago2 min read


Philippines Security Soars with Latest F-16 Platform
The recent approval by the U.S. State Department for the proposed sale of 20 F-16 Block 70 aircraft to the Philippines represents a...
Garth Calitz
3 days ago2 min read


ICAO Member States Plan Sustainable Future for Global Air Cargo
Approximately 80 state representatives collaborated on enhancing air cargo operations, digital integration, and emissions reduction at...
Garth Calitz
3 days ago3 min read


SAPFA National Rally Flying Championships 2025
By Garth Calitz The South African Power Flight Association held the National Rally Flying Championships at Brits airfield in the North...
Garth Calitz
Apr 164 min read


ACSA Airports Recognised as Some of the Best in the World
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is doing a happy dance because Cape Town International Airport and King Shaka International Airport...
Garth Calitz
Apr 162 min read


Embraer and Kenya Airways sign Collaborative Inventory Planning Agreement
Kenya Airways and Embraer have entered into an agreement for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) program. This initiative...
Garth Calitz
Apr 161 min read


Cessna Citation CJ4 Celebrates 15 Years of Loyal Service
The Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet series recently celebrated a significant milestone, marking 15 years since its certification, entry...
Garth Calitz
Apr 162 min read


Spanish Air and Space Force Inducts First Airbus A330 MRTT
The inaugural Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) for the Spanish Air and Space Force has commenced service with the 45th...
Garth Calitz
Apr 162 min read


Bulgaria Marks Arrival of Its First F-16 Block 70 Jet
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, officially marked the arrival of the first F-16 Block 70 in...
Garth Calitz
Apr 162 min read


Huawei Launches Five Solutions to Accelerate Aviation Intelligence
At the Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 held in Madrid, Huawei unveiled five innovative aviation solutions, prominently featuring the Smart...
Garth Calitz
Apr 164 min read


Tecnam Unveils New P2012 Special Mission Aircraft
Tecnam announced the expansion of its esteemed P2012 aircraft series with the introduction of two new models: the P2012 Special Mission...
Garth Calitz
Apr 163 min read


Embraer and Denel Sign MoU to Cooperate on the KC-390 Millennium
During the LAAD Defence and Security exhibition in Brazil, Embraer and Denel formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)....
Garth Calitz
Apr 83 min read


Allied Forces Demonstrate Air Power During Ramstein Flag 2025
On April 4, 2025, a Turkish Air Force KC-135R tanker aircraft successfully conducted its inaugural refueling of F-35 jets during the...
Garth Calitz
Apr 83 min read


Überlingen Mid-Air Collision- The Swiss Cheese Effect
The theory of the “Swiss Cheese effect” was proven beyond any doubt on the night of 1 July 2002, when Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, a...
Garth Calitz
Apr 88 min read


Aircraft of World War 1- Where Dogfights Began
During World War I, aircraft evolved from basic, unarmed artillery spotters with limited offensive capabilities to advanced bombers and...
Garth Calitz
Apr 812 min read


Australia Orders Two Challenger 650 Aircraft for ISR missions
Bombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a distinguished provider of customized operating leases for aircraft in...
Garth Calitz
Apr 82 min read


Airlink Achieves IATA Environmental Assessment Certification
The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Organisation has acknowledged Airlink's exemplary...
Garth Calitz
Apr 82 min read


Norway Becomes First F-35 Partner Nation to Receive its Full Order
Lockheed Martin has recently finalized the delivery of the 51st and 52nd F-35A aircraft to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, marking a...
Garth Calitz
Apr 82 min read


Airbus Launches the A220 Airspace Cabin with Air Canada
The A220 is set to become a part of the Airspace cabin family, with its inaugural flight scheduled with launch customer Air Canada. The...
Garth Calitz
Apr 83 min read
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