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End of an Era—Airbus Delivers the Last A380
Airbus delivered the final A380 “Super Jumbo” last Thursday, to Dubai's Emirates, marking the end of a 14-year run that gave Europe an...
Garth Calitz
Dec 21, 20213 min read


RAF Typhoon destroys terrorist drone in Syria
An RAF Typhoon has shot down a small hostile drone in Syria which posed a threat to Coalition forces in the area. This unprecedented...
Garth Calitz
Dec 21, 20211 min read


U.S. Navy, Boeing Complete First Carrier Tests for MQ-25
The U.S. Navy and Boeing have successfully manoeuvred the Boeing-owned T1 test asset on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier for the first time –...
Garth Calitz
Dec 21, 20212 min read


Understanding Cloud Types
Some pilots might not be able to tell you the difference between a Cirrostratus and a Nimbostratus cloud. Understanding cloud types,...
Garth Calitz
Dec 21, 20214 min read


Charlie Taylor – Engine builder who powered the Wright Flyer
Charlie Taylor was born in a log cabin on May 24, 1868, in Cerro Gordo, Illinois to William Stephen Taylor and Mary Jane Germain. Taylor...
Garth Calitz
Dec 21, 20213 min read


Archer Takes to the Skies with First Hover Flight of Maker Aircraft
Archer Aviation Maker eVTOL demonstrator aircraft completed its first successful hover flight. The flight marks the completion of the...
Garth Calitz
Dec 21, 20213 min read


Glen Warden – Tribute to an Aviation Legend
As Glen Warden landed at what was to be his final aerobatics competition on Saturday, the conversation amongst the media photographers...
Garth Calitz
Dec 14, 20213 min read


FAA Issues Certificate Of Airworthiness For Type Certified S-70M
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed its certification of the S-70M Black Hawk helicopter, a new type designation, by...
Garth Calitz
Dec 14, 20212 min read


The History of Hot Air Ballooning
On the 19th September 1783 Pilatre De Rozier, a scientist, launched the first hot air balloon called 'Aerostat Reveillon'. The passengers...
Garth Calitz
Dec 14, 20214 min read


10 Inspiring Stories of Bravery During the Battle of Britain
1. WORKING THROUGH THE AIR RAID In November 1940, three women of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) were awarded 50% of all the...
Garth Calitz
Dec 14, 20219 min read
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